The Nebraska United Methodist Foundation's Tither's Scholarship provides $15,000 to a student who, along with their parents, is an active member of a United Methodist congregation in Nebraska or Iowa, where the parents have tithed for at least five consecutive years before the scholarship begins. It can be used at an accredited two- or four-year college or university in Nebraska or Iowa, or at any United Methodist-affiliated school. Applications are accepted each year from April 1 through June 30; GPA and essay requirements beyond the membership and tithing criteria are not published, so applicants should request the guidelines packet directly from the Foundation.
DemographicsApplicant and parents must be active United Methodist Church members in Nebraska or Iowa, with parents tithing 5+ consecutive years before the scholarship begins.
Eligibility requires 5+ consecutive years of family tithing and active United Methodist Church membership in NE or IA; renewal terms not published.