Your Gift, Their Future: Scholarship Funds Help the Leaders of Tomorrow

Thanks to the generosity of Lawrence and Donna Taylor of Boone First UMC, the Taylor Scholarship Fund is helping shape the future of pastoral leadership in Iowa. Click here to learn how this gift is providing education and dedicated pastors. If you’re inspired by the impact of this scholarship, you can create your own fund to support future leaders in the United Methodist Church. Your contribution can make a lasting difference! Reach out to the Foundation at info@iumf.org to get started.

Did you know? We partner with UMHEF in Dollars for Scholars!

If you plan to apply for a Foundation or any UM scholarship this year, we encourage you to see if it is eligible for matching through Dollars for Scholars. Your $1,000 award could turn into $4,000!

The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation (UMHEF) is looking for more partner churches to help send students to college. Learn more and see their current list of partners on their website. They also have tips on how to ask your pastor or church leader to participate.

UMHEF scholarships are open for applications until April 1st, 2025.

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