Grants
The Youth Service Fund and the Grants for Ministries with Young People are available for ministries with young people around the world. The application for the Youth Service Fund is only available in English. However, the application for the Grants for Ministries with Young People is available in other languages. If you require a translation we will try to accommodate your request; contact the Grants Coordinator at youngpeople@gbod.org
Youth Service Fund
The Youth Service Fund is money that is raised by youth to support projects led by youth; the projects are even reviewed and chosen by youth! Youth Service Fund is truly Youth In Ministry! Read More
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international applicants
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Grants for Ministries with Young People
The division recognizes that young people have vision and dreams for the world. These dreams are realized in the way young people live out their ministries. But sometimes these dreams are more difficult to make a reality because funding is limited. Grants for Ministries with Young People funding are for creative, innovative approaches to ministries for, with, and by young people. The purpose of these grants is to fund dynamic, creative ministries with young people that can serve as model programs for other organizations throughout the connection (Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, 2004, ¶1002).
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Central Conference applicants
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Other Opportunities
Many United Methodist general agencies, as well as other non-profits, provide grants for local initiatives.
Other Granting Opportunities
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Scholarships
The division currently offers two scholarships for United Methodist students entering their freshman year of college in the United States. At this time the opportunity is only available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents of the United States. We are continuing to seek new ways to help young people outside of the U.S. obtain funding.
The applications for the upcoming academic year are due no later than June 1st. The purpose of these scholarships is to aid United Methodist students who are continuing their self-development through higher education. These awards are for the first year undergraduate study, are non-renewable, and may be up to $1,000 for full-time study.
Richard S. Smith Scholarship
Designated for racial/ethnic minority youth only. Additional requirements are that the applicant must be a United Methodist youth that has been active in his/her local church for at least one year prior to application, a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, admitted to a full-time degree program in an accredited college/university, pursuing a "church-related" career, maintained at least a "C" average throughout high school, and be able to establish financial need.
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David W. Self Scholarship
Requirements are that the applicant must be a United Methodist youth that has been active in his/her local church for at least one year prior to application, a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, admitted to a full-time degree program in an accredited college/university, pursuing a "church-related" career, maintained at least a "C" average throughout high school, and be able to establish financial need.
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Opportunities Available from other General Agencies
Many scholarship opportunities are available for higher education. Here are only a few additional places to look for scholarship opportunities.
United Methodist Board of Higher Education
United Methodist Higher Education Foundation
United Methodist Communications
UMCOR Health and Welfare Program
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