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Early Action Scholarships

Early Action Scholarships

Apply by November 15, 2021, to get your admission decision faster plus the opportunity to qualify for scholarships from 65% tuition to 100% tuition plus stipends!

There are a lot of factors to weigh when deciding to follow God's call and pursue a theological education. A central concern for most is how to pay for one’s education. We'll help you get the information you need sooner through our Early Action Scholarships program. With our Early Action Scholarships, you'll receive an admissions decision no later than December 15, 2021, and have the opportunity to qualify for scholarships ranging from 65% to 100% of tuition plus stipends.

To qualify, students must complete their application by November 15, 2021, and plan to enroll in Fall 2022 as a full-time student for one of our master's degree programs. Additional criteria for each scholarship is available in the sliders below. All students who apply by November 15, 2021, will receive an admission decision by December 15, 2021. 

Early Action Scholarships | Minimum 65% Tuition

Early Action Scholarships

A minimum of a 65% tuition scholarship will be awarded to eligible students who apply in full by November 15, 2021.

Criteria includes: Student must be applying as a full-time student and must not be a conditional admit.

To apply in full, students must submit their online application, resume, statement of purpose, references, and transcripts from any institutions attended for credit.

All students who apply by November 15, 2021, will receive an admission decision by December 15, 2021.

North Central Jurisdiction Scholarship | 100% Tuition

North Central Jurisdiction Scholarship

100% tuition scholarships will be awarded to one student from each conference within the North Central Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church.

Criteria includes: The student must be a certified candidate for ministry, applying as a full-time student for Fall 2022, and have a minimum of a 3.3 GPA.

To apply in full, students must submit their online application, resume, statement of purpose, references, and transcripts from any institutions attended for credit.

All students who apply by November 15, 2021, will receive an admission decision by December 15, 2021.

Deacon Fellows Scholarship | Minimum 75% Tuition

Deacon Fellows Scholarship

A minimum of a 75% tuition scholarship will be awarded to students eligible for of our Deacons Fellows Program.

Criteria includes: The student must be eligible for our Deacon Fellows Program, applying as a full-time student, and have a minimum of a 3.1 GPA.

To apply in full, students must submit their online application, resume, statement of purpose, references, and transcripts from any institutions attended for credit.

All students who apply by November 15, 2021, will receive an admission decision by December 15, 2021.

Pan-Methodist Fellows Scholarship | Minimum 75% Tuition

Pan-Methodist Fellows Scholarship

A minimum of a 75% tuition scholarship will be awarded to students eligible for of our Pan-Methodist Fellows Program.

Criteria includes: The student must be eligible for our Pan-Methodist Fellows Program, applying as a full-time student, and have a minimum of a 3.1 GPA.

To apply in full, students must submit their online application, resume, statement of purpose, references, and transcripts from any institutions attended for credit.

All students who apply by November 15, 2021, will receive an admission decision by December 15, 2021.

Hispanic-Latinx Fellows Scholarship | Minimum 75% Tuition

Hispanic-Latinx Fellows Scholarship

A minimum of a 75% tuition scholarship will be awarded to students eligible for of our Hispanic-Latinx Fellows Program.

Criteria includes: The student must be eligible for our Hispanic-Latinx Fellows Program, applying as a full-time student, and have a minimum of a 3.1 GPA.

To apply in full, students must submit their online application, resume, statement of purpose, references, and transcripts from any institutions attended for credit.

All students who apply by November 15, 2021, will receive an admission decision by December 15, 2021.

Have questions or would like to connect with the Admissions Office? 

Our Admissions Team knows that discerning God’s call, researching seminaries, and navigating the application process can be a little overwhelming. They are here to partner with you on this journey of discernment, discovery, and transformation. You can reach Garrett Admissions at getadmitted@garrett.edu or 847.866.3945.

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