Local Scholarships
The PHUMC Foundation currently provides administration of four scholarship programs which provide funds for college students. Two of the scholarships, Faulkner Basketball and the Little Joe and the BKs, are based on a student’s participation in youth basketball (Faulkner) and PHUMC youth programs and ministries (Little Joe and the BKs). Both scholarships are one-time awards of $1,500 (2026). Both scholarships are transmitted directly to the recipient’s college or university.
The Stanley and Arminta Berry Music and Arts Scholarship offers qualifying students with a connection to PHUMC and who are pursuing higher education in either music or the arts with a renewable $1,700 92026) award. This scholarship is renewable based upon the student meeting academic standards. The scholarship award is transmitted directly to the recipient’s college or university.
Beginning with the 2026-2027 academic year, the PHUMC Foundation also awarded the Barnwell-Holloway Medical Studies Scholarship of $1,000 (2026) to a deserving student(s) pursuing a degree or certification in science or health-care related fields. The successful candidate(s) will receive a scholarship that may be renewable for additional years based upon continuing requirements. The scholarship will be applied to tuition only and sent directly to the recipient’s college or university.
In 1997, PHUMC accepted a gift from the estate of Lorraine Cokenour from her executors, Mildred Meyer and her late husband Charles, to establish the Loraine Cokenour Ministry Scholarship. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide education assistance to persons preparing for any field of professional Christian ministry. Priority is given but not limited to members of PHUMC. This scholarship is awarded on an annual basis as determined by the selection committee. Inquiries about this scholarship may be directed to the PHUMC Foundation office or by calling 501.664.3600, extension 312.
All local scholarship listed here are determined by individual selection committees.
Dollars for Scholars Program
The PHUMC Foundation is pleased to coordinate the award of tuition assistance through PHUMC-based scholarships and the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation through their Dollars for Scholars Program. Based on enrollment in participating United Methodist-related schools your student can leverage a $1,000 contribution via the PHUMC Foundation to up to a $4,000 award.
Applications for this program are available in January and February prior to the academic year for which you plan to use these funds. This is a renewable scholarship. The basis of eligibility includes participation in PHUMC activities, endorsement by a PHUMC pastor, and a donation via the PHUMC Foundation toward College Ministry. Due to the need to gather the donation, application, and endorsement, PHUMC has set a local deadline for this program of March 1.
Other United Methodist Scholarships
The United Methodist General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) scholarships offer financial aid to United Methodist students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees. With this financial aid, GBHEM is opening pathways for students of all backgrounds to earn their degrees and serve as the next generation of leaders for the church and the world.
Prior Scholarship Recipients
Faulkner Basketball Scholarship
Mason Darr Rinn Hollingsworth
Davis Foltz Cameron Chrisman
Anthony Bean Ted Penick
Sydney Bain Sam Boozer
Little Joe and the BKs Scholarship
Allison Gadberry Caiah Dunlap
Emily Schallenberg Skyler Schaffer
Quin Clark
Berry Music and Arts Scholarship
Tyler Adcock Shelby Taylor Tania Kelley
Christopher Dunn Andre Jordan Arabella Kanaday
Isaiah Bailey Mallory Baker Henry Rye
Archer Tribett Oliver Burrow Sam Colllier-Tenison
Veena Adama-Makia Tate Hanson Campbell Blick
Kyle (Forehand) Foster Daniel Gauger Sid Harris
Parker Pitts Evan Moore
Caitlon Tribett Alex Shannon
Barnwell-Holloway Medical Studies Scholarship
Robert P. Shannon
Cokenour Ministry Scholarship
Lee Jefferson Rev. Annie Lankford
Sarah Shirley Aubrey Nixon
Rev. Belinda Price Stacey Hightower
Gene Parker Rev. Ellen Rowland
Mary Kate (Mimi) Page Rev. Kathleen McMurray
Rev. Katye Dunn Chambers Sungyun Kim
Rev. Jeannie Williams Melanie Buchanan
Rev. Jay Clark
Lupita Chavarria
UMHEF Dollars for Scholars
Lauren Berry Kate Robinson
Riley Brady Michael Rogers
Jayden Childers Phoebe K. Sanders
Jacob Collier-Tenison Sophie Sanders
Sam Collier-Tenison Robert P. Shannon, II
Caiah Dunlap Lillian Williamson
Jack Forrest
Reece Forrest
Jessalyn Hoskyn
Hays Laidlaw