UMVIM Grants and Scholarships

NC Conference Missional Exchange Grants

Missional Exchange Grants are intended to encourage UMVIM initiatives by various groups. All team leaders from the North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church must receive approval from the Conference UMVIM Committee. Team leader training by the Conference UMVIM Committee is required to qualify for this grant. Leaders must have taken their initial or refresher course within the four-year period prior to the trip. Additionally, teams seeking this grant must register for insurance through UMVIM, SEJ.

Domestic (within the US) UMVIM Teams can receive up to $500 per team. International teams can receive up to $1,000 per team.

Scholarships for Individuals

NCC UMVIM offers scholarships to individuals from these funds that have been created over the years. These opportunities include: 

The Amanda Lee Scholarship Fund was created in memory of Amanda Lee, the daughter of Rev. Jim & Sharon Lee. Amanda was a team member which assisted in the building of Steer Town Methodist Church in Jamaica. She died in a house fire in November of 1999 and family and friends contributed to the Amanda Lee Scholarship Fund.  Priority is given to young adults (ages 18-29). Scholarships will not exceed $200.

The Jason K. Branton Scholarship Fund was created in memory of Jason K. Branton, the grandson of Virginia Wrenn. Jason died from a hunting accident in November of 1999. Virginia Wrenn’s love of UMVIM led her to set up the scholarship fund. Scholarships will not exceed $100.