President Jonathan J. Sanford, Ph.D. | University of Dallas website

The University of Dallas and John Paul the Great Catholic University have announced a new partnership to facilitate graduate admissions and provide a tuition scholarship for JPCatholic alumni. This agreement, valid until June 1, 2029, offers qualified graduates from JPCatholic a 20% scholarship, named the Newman School Scholarship, upon admission to one of UDallas' graduate programs.

J. Lee Whittington, PhD, dean of the Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business at the University of Dallas, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration: “We are delighted to partner with John Paul the Great Catholic University to further opportunities for students as they continue to cultivate and integrate their faith while enhancing their careers.”

The scholarship can be applied to programs in both the Braniff Graduate School of Liberal Arts and the UDallas College of Business. Admission is not automatic and remains subject to academic review. Both universities will host information sessions and welcome admissions representatives to discuss opportunities with prospective students.

Joe Connolly, chief academic officer of John Paul the Great Catholic University, stated: “JPCatholic is grateful to the University of Dallas for extending this scholarship to our graduates. Our missions and areas of study align exceptionally well, so it’s a natural progression for students as they continue their education and formation. We’re eager to see the impact these young men and women will have on the world.”

Designated liaisons at each institution will oversee implementation and coordination efforts for this agreement.

This initiative marks JPCatholic as the second college accepting the Newman School Scholarship after Ave Maria University's agreement with UDallas in February.

For more details about this partnership or graduate programs at UDallas, visit udallas.edu.