The Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious studies offers three scholarships for excellent students from abroad, for the one-year Master's in Theology (60 EC) and 3-year Master's in Theology (180 EC). The scholarship amounts € 10,500, and counts for three years if chosen for the 3-year Theology specialization. The scholarship is renewable for two more years, for three years in total, provided you remain in good academic standing. Students with a Bachelor degree in Theology or a related discipline can apply.
The amount of the scholarships is € 10,500.
For EER/EU-students this amount covers tuition fees (€ 2.314 for the academic year 2023-2024), plus living expenses. For more information click here.
For non EER/EU-students: more information about other possible scholarships you can apply for can be found here.
The Master’s program in Theology is one of the most culturally diverse MA programs at Radboud University. Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds in Theology (especially women) and those seeking an ecclesiastical career in the Catholic Church are strongly encouraged to apply.
FAQ
Out of all applicants the selection committee selects applicants who have demonstrated the capacity to make a significant contribution to the academic excellence of the Faculty. This criterion can be assessed on the basis of the academic transcript, a writing sample (e.g. Bachelor's thesis), a motivational letter, recommendation letters, and/or a Skype interview. Please be aware of the fact that the selection committee will only start their procedure after the first of April 2023. The committee strives to assign the scholarship to one of the candidates before the first of May.
If there are more excellent applicants than scholarships available, the selection committee prioritizes the applications using societal contribution and contribution to internationalization policy as additional criteria. These criterion allow the committee to select applicants who can demonstrate extra-curricular activities in their motivation letter and CV, such as volunteer work whilst studying, and a clear vision about how a second degree contributes to their ability to take up responsible positions in the Church or society.
By contribution to internationalization policy we define students that might be future ambassadors for the Faculty in their home countries, for example, students that are coming from academic institutions with which our Faculty has currently a partnership, or those that are affiliated with the academic institutions, organizations, and networks that the Faculty would like to engage with in the future. This criterion can be assessed on the basis of the applicant's CV, letter of motivation, and/or the applicant's letters of recommendation.
Contact
If you have any questions about the scholarship or the procedure, do not hesitate to contact us at theology [at] ru.nl or call us on +31 24 36 12 476.