The Pontifical Salesian University, through the Pro Universitate Don Bosco Association, promotes fundraising activities aimed at providing study grants and/or scholarships for Italian and international students who are experiencing economic hardship and/or social difficulties.
To get in touch with the Association, visit the page: https://prouniversitatedonbosco.unisal.it/
Opportunities from Third Parties
Fondazione Vaticana Joseph Ratzinger - Benedetto XVI - Città del Vaticano
Requirements: Presentation letter from the Supervisor and the approved thesis outline.
Greater consideration for topics related to theology, Joseph Ratzinger – Benedict XVI.
Istituto Goethe e l'Ambasciata di Germania presso la Santa Sede - Roma, Italia
Requirements: Being students of a pontifical university.
Ambasciata di Francia presso la Santa Sede e l’Institut français - Centre Saint-Louis - Roma, Italia
Subject: French language course at the Institut Catholique de Paris, at the candidate’s choice, in July or August.
Requirements: Priests, seminarians, religious, laypeople. Priority is given to candidates who wish to improve their level of French in order to prepare for or complete their future or current doctoral work.
Institut français - Centre Saint-Louis - Roma, Italia
Subject: The research areas of interest cover all the disciplines mentioned in the Apostolic Constitution Veritatis Gaudium on ecclesiastical universities and faculties of December 8, 2017.
Requirements: Doctoral students from universities, pontifical academies, and Roman pontifical colleges who have presented and defended their thesis within a year and a half before the application deadline.
Adveniat - Essen, Germania
Subject: Postgraduate Courses. Requests reflecting: “Signs of the Times”, Second Vatican Council, Episcopal Conferences, and topics concerning Latin America.
Requirements: Religious individuals, members of congregations, priests, laypeople.
Il servizio di scambio accademico tedesco (DAAD) - Roma, Italia
Subject: Research Stays, Scholarships, and Master’s Programs in Germany.
Requirements: Students from pontifical universities.
The FutureLearn Scholarship - London, United Kingdom
Subject: Mental Health; Technology, Teaching, Sustainability.
Italian Catholic Federation - Oakland, California
Subject: Degree in Italian Studies.
Requirements: Being Catholic, Italian citizenship, living in the Dioceses of Arizona, California, Illinois, or Nevada.
Fundación Cristo Sacerdote - Città del Messico, Messico
Subject: Licentiate and Doctoral Theses.
Requirements: Mexican diocesan priests.
Kirche-In-Not - Königstein im Taunus, Germania
Subject: Advanced Degree Courses in Theology and Philosophy at Ecclesiastical Faculties and Universities.
Requirements: Religious individuals, priests, and laypeople. Priority given to future seminary and novitiate formators, ecclesiastical tribunal staff, trainers, and leaders with specific expertise in abuse prevention.
Missio - Munich, Germania
Subject: Pastoral Care, Spirituality, Theology, Philosophy, Training Courses (including non-academic) that Support the Mission and Self-Sufficiency of the Local Church.
Requirements: Priests, religious individuals (only if they have completed the canonical novitiate year), laypeople working for the Church.
The Papal Foundation - Chester, Pennsylvania
Subject: Studying at a Pontifical University in Rome
Requirements: Seminarians, priests, religious individuals, and laypeople from developing countries.
Acton Institute
Subject: Scholarships and Academic Awards on Topics of Economy, Administration, Law in Relation to Theology, Human Dignity, and Freedom. The Calihan Academic Scholarships provide financial assistance to graduate students and seminarians currently studying theology, philosophy, economics, or related fields. Novak Award: Current doctoral candidates or those who have obtained a doctorate in the last five years on the aforementioned topics.
Centro Universitario Cattolico - Roma, Italy
Subject: Support for Research and Doctoral Studies.
Scholarships are awarded for projects lasting up to three years and are subject to annual review.
Requirements: Italian citizens with a master’s degree.
Fraterna - Città del Messico, Messico
Subject: Licentiate and Doctorate.
Requirements: Mexican diocesan priests residing at the Pontifical Mexican College in Rome.
Ministerio de Educación y Cultura - Montevideo, Uruguay
Subject: Doctorate, Master’s, Specializations, and Diplomas in Any Discipline of Social and Human Sciences, Education, Culture, and Art.
Requirements: Uruguayan citizenship.
Education Future - Stati Uniti d'America
Subject: Postgraduate Courses Abroad at a Recognized University.
Requirements: Indian students.
Study Portal - Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Subject: Enrollment in an Undergraduate or Postgraduate Program (Master’s or Doctorate) Abroad.
Requirements: Must be at least 18 years old, letter of recommendation from the academic institution.