Uplifting Young Methodists Scholarship

For the 2024-25 educational year, the Midwest Methodist Foundation will award the Uplifting Young Methodists Scholarship to four individuals.

For many students, continuing education beyond high school is a challenging decision due to financial circumstances. Midwest Methodist Foundation wants to empower students to continue their education by providing financial assistance. This scholarship is designed to assist minority United Methodist students attend a non-profit trade school, community college, college, or university. “Minority” refers to people of racial and ethnic minority identities.

• ONLY APPLICANTS APPYLING FOR SELF WILL BE ACCEPTED.
• HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATING CLASSES 2018 THROUGH 2024.
• APPLICATIONS ARE DUE APRIL 30, 2024.

All students must meet the following criteria:

• Must be an active member of a United Methodist Church within the Northern Illinois Conference for at least one year prior to applying.
• Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a part-time or full-time program at an accredited NON-PROFIT educational institution in the United States. Preference will be given to applicants planning to attend a community college and/or a trade school.
• Part-time or full-time program attendance.
• Scholarship will prioritize students considering their circumstances for financial assistance.
• Graduate programs and Doctoral (including PhD and any other doctorate-level program) candidates are not eligible.
• International students are not eligible.

Other Important Notes:

• Students may receive only ONE scholarship from UYMS per year.
• The scholarship can be used for one complete academic year.
• Awards are made for one academic year. Recipients may apply for a second year, however new applicants will be given priority. A person may not receive awards for more than two academic years.
• Awards must be used for the payment of tuition. Checks will be mailed directly to the business office of the school where the student is enrolled, with instructions that the full amount be applied to the student’s account.
• Scholarships offered by UYMS are separate from those offered by the United Methodist Higher Education
• Foundation (UMHEF) and the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM). You are welcome to apply for all. You can only receive one scholarship from UYMS per year.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. START HERE: https://midwestmethodist.org/uplift

Questions? Email scholarships@midwestmethodist.org