2024 United Methodist Church 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.

Different types of scholarship:

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 $1500 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 1-to-1 the local church contribution. Awards are limited in number.

Pre-Ministry Scholarships
Recognizes 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 to $10,000 No matter what amount is given they 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.

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. Awards limited in number.