Great Hearts has developed partnerships with several institutions of higher education that share our commitment to liberal arts education to secure scholarships for our teachers that further reduce the cost of graduate education. Many of these universities and colleges have allocated scholarships specifically for Great Hearts teachers to participate in their programs, and Great Hearts works with these institutions to ensure that their programming is tailored to serve the needs of teachers in classical schools.
Completion of a first Master’s Degree while at Great Hearts qualifies instructional staff for a standard $4200 raise. Please complete the Notice of Intent form in order to start the process.
Program Overviews:
Arizona State University
Location: Tempe, AZ
Point of Contact: scetlgraduate@asu.edu
The School of Civic and Economic Thought prepares students for free and responsible citizenship through a classical liberal arts curriculum and a deep engagement with the principles of the American constitutional order.
Our M.A. in Classical Liberal Education and Civic Leadership at ASU engages the classic texts and great thinkers of the Western and American traditions in Socratic seminar discussions with world-class professors. This interdisciplinary M.A. degree is designed specifically for educators at classical schools. Evening classes, a hybrid of in-person and synchronous online courses, as well as generous scholarship packages, make it ideal for busy K-12 teachers. By enrolling in this program, you will join a community of students and faculty oriented to the holistic pursuit of knowledge. For more information, please visit our website.
Grand Canyon University
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Approximate Total: varies by degree and total transfer credits
Point of Contact: Erica.Peterson@gcu.edu
Scholarship Opportunities: 25% Initial Teacher Scholarship-Masters for Great Hearts employees, 50% Tuition Scholarship-Graduate Certificate (Leap) Teacher Licesure-10 month program, 10% Tuition Discount Scholarship for all Great Hearts Academy employees
St. John’s College
Location: Annapolis, MD or Sante Fe, NM
Approximate Total: $38,232 M.A., $19,116 Certificate
Degrees offered in MA Liberal Arts as well as Liberal Arts Education Certificate.
Scholarship Opportunities: 50% tuition scholarship, Great Hearts teachers given special consideration
$19,116 total cost (M.A.)
Templeton Honors College at Eastern University
Location: St. David’s, PA
Approximate Total: $14, 400
Point of Contact: tyson.rallens@eastern.edu
Degrees offered in MAT Classical Education.
University of Dallas
Location: Irving, TX
Approximate Total: $28,440
Point of Contact: pweinhold@udallas.edu
Degrees offered in MA Humanities with Classical Education Concentration, Master of Humanities with Classical Education Concentration, and Certificate of Classical Learning.
Scholarship Opportunities: Classical Education students receive partial tuition remission to $483.20 per credit hour, plus fees. $18,655.20 total cost (tuition and fees).
University of St. Thomas
Location: Houston, TX
Approximate Total: $14,100
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Degrees offered in Executive Master in Liberal Arts.
Scholarship Opportunities: 50% Tuition Scholarship, $7,050 total cost (tuition only)
Arizona Christian University
Location: Online
Approximate Total: $550 per credit hour
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Degrees offered in Executive Instructional Coaching, Special Education, Bible Studies, K-8 Teaching and Learning, 6-12 Teaching and Learning.
Scholarship Opportunities: 50% Tuition Discount
University of Birmingham
Location: Online, 3 years part-time
Approximate Total: $5078 per year
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Transform lives with the world’s first distance learning MA in Character Education. Gain deep insights into character, wellbeing, and human flourishing with our unique Master’s programme. Make a lasting impact in education, leadership, and beyond.
Scholarship Opportunities: The Kern Award Scholarship
The Jubilee Centre offers a tuition fee scholarship – The Kern Award Scholarship – to students from the U.S.A who are joining the program in September 2026. The Kern Award Scholarship covers the full tuition expense (all 3 years of study) for a select number of applicants.
National University
Location: Online
Point of Contact: Christina Mason (cmason2@nu.edu)
Tuition Reduction: 15% tuition reduction for Great Hearts employees, plus spouces and dependents
Group-based model: In the group-based model, students are placed in a class section with other students. Faculty teach multiple students, with each class section and time based on the length of the course.
Individual-based learning: In the individual-based model, students are not placed in a class with other students. Each student is enrolled in an individual class section taught by predetermined faculty. Faculty teach multiple students, often across multiple courses, with each student having their own beginning and end dates and times based on the length of the course.
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Scholarship Opportunities
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FAQ’s
Q. Will Great Hearts make any contribution toward tuition and program fees?
A. Only if you apply for funds from the Professional Growth Initiative through your campus. Note that these funds come from your Academy’s budget, so you should speak with your Headmaster first.
Great Hearts does not provide any tuition reimbursement for graduate degrees outside of the program listed above.
Q. I am interested in pursuing external funding (e.g. grants and loans). Does Great Hearts have any resources for that?
A. Yes! Please see some options below:
Q. Can I participate in any of these programs without traveling over the summer?
A. Yes.
Q. Do any of these programs have opportunities to study abroad?
A. Yes. The University of Dallas operates a Rome program each summer worth 3 graduate credits. All Great Hearts teachers are invited to participate. The University of St. Thomas–Houston also has study abroad opportunities.
Q. Do I have any work-commitment associated with participation in the program?
A. Not necessarily. If you are grandfathered into the interest-free loan program, then you must pay it back in full before leaving Great Hearts, but you are not committed to employment for the duration and may pay off your balance at any time. However, recipients of funds from the Professional Growth Initiative make a commitment to stay on their campus for 2 years after the completion of their degree.
Q. Am I eligible to participate?
A. Please review your campus handbook to confirm your eligibility for the Professional Growth Initiative. All Great Hearts teachers are eligible to receive scholarships from our University partners.
Read Dr. Paul Weinhold’s article, “Intellectual Flourishing Through Graduate Study”