The Nebraska United Methodist Foundation is pleased to announce the distribution of over $90,000 in scholarships to sixteen students for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Albert R. Murdoch Ministerial Scholarship – Lillian Jones
Alice Kruse Ministerial & Seminary Scholarship – Amazing Grace Ayegbayo
Alva Clark Seminary Scholarship – Amazing Grace Ayegbayo
Andrew & Nevabelle Howe Scholarship – Yusaima Caridad Fonseca Romero
Baldwin F. and Amy L. Kruse Scholarship – Michael Turner
Ben and Martha Simmons Scholarship – Lillian Jones
Charles & Marilyn Humphrey Seminary Scholarship – Amazing Grace Ayegbayo
Cowles UMC Memorial Scholarship – Amazing Grace Ayegbayo, Nick Baker, Lillian Jones, Michael Turner
Darrell & Joyce Pickett Scholarship – Nick Baker
Floma Taylor Ministerial Scholarship – Nick Baker, Anny Kapundu, Charles Kitua, Keunsik Lee, Bellarmee Milosi
Frederick & Esther Paulus Seminary Scholarship – Yusaima Caridad Fonseca Romero Harlan & Mabelle Wyrick Memorial Scholarship – Nick Baker, Lillian Jones
Hughes-Morris-Schroeder Seminary Scholarship – Bellarmee Milosi
Murdock Ebenezer UMC Professional Church Leadership Scholarship – Ed Ostlund
Myrtle E. Williams Seminary Scholarship – Amazing Grace Ayegbayo, Nick Baker, Anny Kapundu
Scahill Family Scholarship – Charles Kitua
Tither's Scholarship - Andrew Reed, JobJosiah Muthiani
United Methodist Men’s 100 Club Scholarship – Jeremy Alessi, Megan Eisenbarth, Andrew Herbek, Lillian Jones, Charles Kitua, Keunsik Lee, Sammy Ndungu, Ed Ostlund, Michael Turner
Women in Ministry Scholarship – Amazing Grace Ayegbayo, Megan Eisenbarth, Lillian Jones, Anny Kapundu

These scholarships would not be possible without the vision and generosity of our donors. Thank you to all of those who have a heart to support those continuing their education. If you are interested in setting up a scholarship in honor of or in memory of a loved one, please contact the Foundation at 402-323-8844.