Radboud University Faculty Scholarships for Master’s in the Theology for International Students 2024

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 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.

• Table of Content
• About Radboud University
• Faculty Scholarships for Master’s in the Theology
• Aim and Benefits of Faculty Scholarships for Master’s in the Theology
• Faculty Scholarships for Master’s in the Theology Courses
• Requirements for Faculty Scholarships for Master’s in the Theology Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Radboud University

Radboud University is a public Roman Catholic university with a strong focus on research located in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. The university bears the name of Saint Radboud, a 9th century Dutch bishop who was known for his intellect and support of the underprivileged Established in 1923, Radboud University has consistently been included in the top 150 of universities in the world by four major university ranking tables. As of 2019, it ranks 104th in the Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities.[6] Internationally, RU is known for its strong research output.  Locate...&nb... continue reading

Faculty Scholarships for Master’s in the Theology

Aim and Benefits of Faculty Scholarships for Master’s in the Theology

The amount of the scholarships is € 10,500.

For EER/EU-students this amount covers tuition fees (€ 2.530 for the academic year 2024-2025), 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.

Faculty Scholarships for Master’s in the Theology Courses

• Theology

Requirements for Faculty Scholarships for Master’s in the Theology Qualification

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 2024. 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.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

1. Apply to our program through Studielink. STUDIELINK
2. Once your application is completed for our Master program (1-year or 3-year) you can upload the following documents in Osiris before the 1st of April:

• A letter of motivation stating which area of Theology
• CV
• Two letters of recommendation
• Transcripts
• An academic writing sample/essay. It is preferable that the subject of the writing sample is related to the academic discipline of theology, broadly conceived (including biblical, historical, empirical, or constructive/systematic perspectives). The essay should be between 2000-2500 words (excluding bibliography)
• A Skype interview may be part of the scholarship procedure.
• Please note that we will not be able to consider your application for funding until your application for admission to the Master’s programme has been processed. Application to the Master’s programme is free of charge and non-binding.

For more details, visit Radboud University website.