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.
Local Scholarships
The PHUMC Foundation currently provides administration of four scholarship programs which provide funds for college students. Two of the scholarships, Faulkner Basketball (2025 Application – Faulkner Basketball) and the Little Joe and the BKs (2025 APPLICATION – 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 $1,000 (2024).
We also offer the Arminta Berry Music and Arts Scholarship. For qualifying students, this scholarship offers $1,500 (2024) to a student with connections to PHUMC who is also pursuing higher education in either music or the arts. This scholarship is renewable based upon the student meeting academic standards. Download the 2025 BERRY APPLICATION here.
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 at 501.664.3600, extension 312.
All local scholarship listed here are determined by individual selection committees.
Dollars for Scholars Program
The PHUMC Foundation also helps coordinate access to the Dollars for Scholars Program sponsored by the United Methodist Board of Higher Education. 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. You can apply for this scholarship 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.
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
Cokenour Ministry Scholarship
- Lee Jefferson
- Sarah Shirley
- Rev. Belinda Price
- Gene Parker
- Mary Kate (Mimi) Paige
- Rev. Katye Dunn Chambers
- Rev. Jeannie Williams
- Rev. Jay Clark
- Lupita Chavarria
- Rev. Annie Lankford
- Aubrey Nixon
- Stacey Hightower
- Rev. Ellen Rowland
- Rev. Kathleen McMurray
- Sungyun Kim
- Melanie Buchanan
Berry Music and Arts Scholarship
- Tyler Adcock
- Christopher Dunn
- Isaiah Bailey
- Archer Tribett
- Veena Akama-Makia
- Kyle Forehand
- Parker Pitts
- Caitlon Tribett
- Shelby Taylor
- Andre Jordan
- Mallory Baker
- Oliver Burrow
- Tate Hanson
- Daniel Gauger
- Evan Moore
- Alex Shannon
- Tania Kelley
- Arabella Kanaday
- Henry Rye
- Sam Collier-Tenison
Little Joe and the BKs Scholarship
- Allison Gadberry
- Emily Schallenberg
- Quin Clark
Faulkner Basketball Scholarship
- Mason Darr
- Davis Foltz
- Anthony Bean
- Sydney Bain
- Rinn Hollingsworth
- Cameron Chrisman
- Ted Penick
UMHEF Dollars for Scholars
- Lauren Berry
- Riley Brady
- Jayden Childers
- Jacob Collier-Tenison
- Sam Collier-Tenison
- Jack Forrest
- Reece Forrest
- Jessalyn Hoskyn
- Hays Laidlaw
- Kate Robinson
- Phoebe K. Sanders
- Sophie Sanders
- Robert P. Shannon, II
- Lillian Williamson