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United Methodist Scholarships

Lambuth grants and scholarships may not be combined to exceed the cost of tuition.

The Bishop's Scholarship

Each year, Lambuth will award two full tuition pre-ministerial scholarships to incoming freshmen or transfers who have firm intentions of entering professional ministry in the United Methodist Church. Applicants must have a minimum of a 2.5 grade point average and a 20 on the ACT, plus be registered as a candidate with the Board of Ordained Ministry. Candidates must have exhibited a loyal involvement in their local church and demonstrate a vision for a call into ministry. Applications may be obtained from local pastors or from the Lambuth University Chaplain. Candidates will be required to complete an interview at Lambuth with a scholarship committee and must be accepted for admission by February 1. Recipients will be required to maintain a 2.5 grade point average and full-time enrollment at Lambuth. This scholarship does not combine with any other Lambuth funded aid.

United Methodist Scholarship

This scholarship is usually awarded in the amount of $500 per year, for one year, but Scholarships are granted for one year; however, one may apply for renewal each year. One must be a full-time degree candidate at Lambuth University, an active, full member of the United Methodist Church for at least one year, able to establish need for financial aid, and have a grade point average of 3.0 or better during the prior year at Lambuth. The student must have obtained at least sophomore more status. Applications will be mailed to current students in early March. The application deadline is April 15.

Pre-Ministerial Grant

Endowed scholarships are available to students who are approved pre-ministerial candidates in the United Methodist Church. Approval is given by the Lambuth University Chaplain after a personal interview. The amount of financial aid varies depending upon individual status. Students in receipt of pre-ministerial scholarships are required to join the University vocation group and participate in certain other activities. Contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid for an application.

Church Membership Grant

Lambuth University is supported in part by contributions from churches of the Memphis Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. Any student who has been a member of the United Methodist Church for a minimum of one year prior to admission at Lambuth University will be awarded a Church Membership Grant of $300 annually while remaining a full-time student at Lambuth.

Grants to Dependents of Ministers

A grant of up to 50 percent of tuition charges is given to the dependent spouse and/or children of full-time appointed United Methodist ministers when combined with the Church Membership Grant and other institutional aid. This grant may not be combined with other Lambuth funded aid without the written approval of the Lambuth University Director of Financial Aid.