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Scholarships & Financial Aid

Theological education that’s within reach

 

At Garrett, every degree-seeking student receives a scholarship. No separate scholarship application is required – simply apply for admission and you’ll automatically be considered for a scholarship!

Full-Tuition Scholarships

 

Member of the United Methodist Church with at least a 3.0 GPA? Apply to one of our master degree programs for Fall 2026 by December 31, 2025 and you’ll receive a guaranteed 100% scholarship. Part-time or full-time, online or in-person, international or domestic. No additional application necessary.

Meet the Director

The Office of Financial Aid is here to support students as they pursue financial resources to support their academic pursuits. The office is staffed by Ashley Schreiner, our Director of Financial Aid.

Early Action Deadline

Students applying for the fall should complete their application by November 15th to receive a scholarship between 65-100% of tuition!

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Scholarships to support your unique passion and calling

 

Our scholarships support all degree-seeking students. Full-time or part-time, in-person or online, domestic or international, all denominations and students in every degree – when we say all, we mean it. For master degree students enrolled at least part-time (minimum 5 credit hours), scholarships range from 50% tuition to 100% plus tuition.

 

You are automatically considered for every eligible scholarship upon submitting your admissions application. You do not need to apply separately.

Master Degree Scholarship Deadlines

Scholarships range from 65-100% of tuition if you apply by November 15th for the Fall 2026 term.

  • Apply by December 31, 2025 for Fall 2026 to receive a 100% scholarship
  • Must be a member of the UMC with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Apply by February 1, 2026 for Fall 2026 to receive consideration for top scholarships, including a limited number of stipends.

Worried that you’ve missed all the deadlines? All master degree students receive a scholarship that covers between 50-100% tuition, even those that apply at the last minute.

Doctoral Scholarships

PhD students receive scholarships that cover 100% of tuition.

DMin students receive scholarships that cover between 25-40% of tuition