Admission & Financial Support
Application deadline: Jan. 15 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Admission to the MTS program is competitive and admitted students receive full tuition scholarships and a modest financial stipend. The program creates a tight-knit cohort with ample opportunities for mentorship and a flexible academic schedule.
Application process
Applications for the MTS program are to be submitted online to the Graduate School. For frequently asked questions about the application process, see the Graduate School FAQ.
Applicants to the MTS program are expected to have strong backgrounds in the humanities (preferably including theology or related disciplines) and/or the social sciences. They should have a strong academic record, with a high cumulative grade point average (GPA) and excellent GRE scores, where available.
Applicants must apply to one of the six theological areas that participate in the MTS program.
Learn more at our FAQ page.
Financial support
All students admitted to the MTS program are provided with full-tuition scholarships for the duration of their program. These scholarships include summer school, making it possible for many students to take language courses for two summers. In addition, the MTS program offers a modest stipend to all students, and the opportunity for paid work as graduate assistants. The amount of the stipend is not guaranteed, but in recent years it has ranged from $3,500 to $5,000 for each academic year.