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United Methodist Scholarships

United Methodist Scholarships

Celebrating Birmingham-Southern College’s heritage as a United Methodist institution, BSC offers the following scholarships, generously funded via gifts from the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. All United Methodist students are welcome to apply and each application will be reviewed and decided based on application strength, financial need, and order in which the application is completed and received. Please apply early. All funds are dependent on continued giving from the North Alabama Annual Conference (which is not confirmed each year until Annual Conference). 

Apply Here by February 15

All decisions are dependent on acceptance into Birmingham-Southern College and becoming a full time student as BSC. Awards do not transfer to other institutions. All awards are on a year by year basis and dependent on giving from the United Methodist Church.

 

The  United Methodist Church Scholarship honors the relationship between the United Methodist Church and the College, is awarded to United Methodist students who have been active in, and recommended by, their local United Methodist Church. Awards of $500 to $2,500 are limited in number.  

The  United Methodist Church and College Partnership recognizes students who have served church and community. Local United Methodist congregations may nominate students for this honor by pledging $500, $1000, or $1,500 per year for up to four years. No parent or family contributions may be accepted by the Church or the College. If the student is selected as a Church and College Partnership Scholar, the College matches 2-to-1 the local church contribution.  

Pre-Ministry Scholarships recognize students called to full-time vocation in Christian Education, Student Ministries, and other areas of ministry. Students must present satisfactory evidence of intent to work toward ordination or certification. Recipients receive support through the Programs for Ministry and rotate through internships in the local church. An interview day is held each spring. These awards can range from $3,000 for the Ministerial Tuition assistance $10,000 for the Elizabeth H. Evins scholarship. Both include entrance into our pre-ministry program and are aided by the United Methodist Church’s General Board of Higher Education’s Young Clergy Initiative Grant.  

United Methodist Tuition Assistance

Ministerial Family Tuition Assistance recognizes and honors children of United Methodist clergy. Assistance is awarded annually with confirmation of full-time status and appointment in the United Methodist Church.

To be considered for church-related scholarships or assistance, applicants must submit their form, which can be found by the included links, as well as:

  • nomination/application form signed by pastor with membership confirmation
  • resume of church and community service
  • letter of recommendation from an adult leader (church or community)
  • letter of recommendation from pastor
  • one page essay as specified on application.
  • commitment to fulfill service and leadership components:

Scholarships are awarded one year at a time, with renewal based on participation in activities directed by the Office of Church Relations and Religious Life that connect the College and the denomination. These events promote recruitment, scholarship funding, and programs for youth and children.