SCHOLARSHIP SERVICES
Scholarships
Last year The Foundation distributed $25,000 in scholarship funds.
UM Dollars for Scholars
The United Methodist Dollars for Scholars (UMDFS) program involves matching support from a student’s church, UMHEF, as well as participating United Methodist-related schools and UMC conference foundations. Awards may total up to $4,000!
Long Journey Scholarship
The Desert Southwest Conference, in partnership with the Desert Southwest United Methodist Foundation, is taking applications for the Long Journey Scholarship. This scholarship program recognizes DACA / undocumented students who have demonstrated exceptional leadership potential, are active in their community and/or within their local United Methodist Church, and who are pursuing a higher education. The scholarships assist students with the common financial challenge that they face while attending school. Multiple scholarships up to $1,000 may be awarded annually. For more information, please refer to this PDF.
Other Available Scholarships Funds:
Bruce & Carolyn Mathews Fund
Lucille S. Bailey Memorial Fund
Charles S. Kendall Gift Fund
Methodist Medical/Dental Student Scholarship Fund
Roger M. & Jane L. Stressman Scholarship Fund
Dr. Jack Brown Family Endowed Fund
Christian Ministry/ SAPP Seminary Scholarship Fund
Rebecca Oaks – Long Scholarship Fund
Recent Scholarship Recipients
For more information on scholarship opportunities, please email Executive Director Anne Green at agreen@dsumf.org