Scholarship
Vatican Pontifical Universities Scholarship
This scholarship is designed to support students attending pontifical universities in Rome. It provides comprehensive support to cover academic and living expenses.
About this scholarship
Vatican Pontifical Universities Scholarship is offered by Holy See at bachelor, master and phd level. The award is valued at Full tuition waiver plus housing and meals valued at approximately €15,000 - €20,000 per year, provided as tuition and living support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Full tuition waiver plus housing and meals valued at approximately €15,000 - €20,000 per year. Selection is merit-based and need-based, so both academic record and financial circumstances are assessed.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor, master and phd level. Eligible study areas include Theology, Philosophy and Canon Law. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Students enrolled or applying to pontifical universities in Rome.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-03-31. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
bachelor, master and phd
Fields of study
Theology, Philosophy and Canon Law
Funding basis
Merit-based and Need-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Holy See
- Award
- Full tuition waiver plus housing and meals valued at approximately €15,000 - €20,000 per year
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- bachelor, master and phd
- Fields of study
- Theology, Philosophy and Canon Law
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-03-31
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20