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.
Program Overviews:
Arizona State University
Location: Tempe, AZ
Approximate Total: $25,000
Point of Contact: scetl@asu.edu
Degrees offered in MA Classical Liberal Education and Leadership. Classes offered at ASU over the summer and during the academic year with teacher-compatible scheduling.
Scholarship Opportunities: Lyceum Fellowship, Great Hearts Teachers typically receive between $20,000 and $30,000 in Scholarships. Funding awards cannot be guaranteed and are subject to renewal.
Grand Canyon University
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Approximate Total: varies by degree and total transfer credits
Point of Contact: Dominique.Hale@gcu.edu
Scholarship Opportunities: Up to 25% off tuition for Great Hearts employees, 5% off tuition for spouses of faculty and staff, 5% off tuition for parents of students attending Great Hearts who are entering a master’s program through GCU’s College of Education or a doctoral degree related to the field of education
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: $23,430
Degrees offered in MAT Classical Education.
Scholarship Opportunities: 60% tuition scholarship, $9,372 total tuition cost
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
Program Flyer
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
Program Flyer
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
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.
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”