AUR MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
The AUR Merit Scholarship

The AUR Merit Scholarship is awarded to academically outstanding students who demonstrate strong potential for success at The American University of Rome. This partial tuition scholarship is available to all applicants with an excellent academic record at the time of admission.

Key Details:

  • Merit scholarships may be combined with financial need-based scholarships and/or student training positions.
  • Scholarships do not apply to summer sessions.
  • The award is automatically renewed each semester, provided the student maintains a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS WITH ITALIAN HERITAGE AND/OR CITIZENSHIP
The Sons and Daughters of Italy Scholarship

The Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America offers a scholarship with The American University of Rome to American students with Italian heritage. The winning scholarship recipient will receive a maximum of $2,500 each academic semester and is awarded based on merit. The OSDIA Committee selects the recipient based on academic merit (including test scores, transcripts, and a letter of recommendation), the essay response, and community service/volunteerism. Both new and returning AUR students are eligible to apply. 

Deadline: February 28th

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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR VOLUNTEERING
AmeriCorps Scholarship   PeaceCorps Coverdell Matching Scholarship
The American University of Rome offers up to 3 undergraduate scholarships of €1,500/$2,000 per academic year and up to 5 graduate scholarships of €1,500/$2,000 off the overall Master's program tuition to AmeriCorps students. This scholarship is not combinable with the AUR Coverdell Matching Scholarship for graduate students.   All Returned Peace Corps Volunteers admitted to AUR’s master’s degree programs receive a guaranteed partial scholarship. As a U.S. accredited institution based in Italy, AUR is not eligible to participate in the Paul D.Coverdell Fellows Program. However, recognizing the depth of experience RPCVs bring to our programs, we acknowledge their contribution and service through our own Coverdell Matching Scholarship. There is no separate scholarship application, but the submission of a DOS (Description of Service) will be required in order to qualify. This scholarship is not combinable with the AUR Americorps or other AUR merit-based scholarships.
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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOUNG ARTISTS
The Irene Worth Scholarship

The Irene Worth Scholarship for Young Artists is a donor-funded scholarship dedicated to an American student, selected on a merit and need basis, who intend to mature as an artist and choose to pursue a degree in Fine Arts, Film or English Writing.  

Deadline: February 28th

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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FAMILY MEMBERS OF AUR STUDENTS
The AUR Sibling Discount

A student who has one or more siblings studying at The American University of Rome is eligible for a 20% discount. The discount will not apply to the first sibling to enroll, but will be applied to additional siblings while they are enrolled simultaneously and are degree-seeking students at AUR. When there are no longer multiple siblings enrolled full-time, due to graduation, transfer, part-time enrollment status, or withrawal, the remaining sibling pays full tuition less any scholarships/work study he/she may have. The students must be making satisfactory academic progress. The discount will only apply to tuition costs.

Definition of Sibling: The student must be one of two or more children having one or both parents in common.
Note: This discount is not available to family members outside the sibling relationship such as cousins, spouses, etc.


 

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THOSE IN FINANCIAL NEED
The Financial Need Scholarship

At The American University of Rome, need-based scholarships are part of our commitment to making a high-quality, international education accessible to students from all walks of life. These scholarships are awarded to applicants who demonstrate financial need and are designed to reduce barriers for students whose potential and ambition align with AUR’s values, but for whom cost may be a limiting factor. By offering this support, we aim to build a community where financial circumstances do not stand in the way of opportunity, growth, and global engagement. For degree-seeking students at AUR, Financial Need scholarships are a partial tuition discount only and are renewable annually until degree requirements are met for a maximum of four years (depending which comes first). Students must remain in good academic standing. 

Priority Deadlines:

  • Fall semester: April 1st
  • Spring semester: November 1st

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Scholarship Application Submission Deadlines

FALL    
REVIEW ROUNDS Application & Scholarship Submission Admissions & Scholarship Decision Notification
Early Action Admissions  November 1st December 1st
Regular Admissions * February 1st Rolling
Late Admission April 1st After May 1st
The deadline to confirm enrollment is May 1st or as otherwise stated in the acceptance email. 
*Note: Due to visa processing times, international students (those who do not hold EU citizenship and/or residency) should apply by this deadline.
 
SPRING    
REVIEW ROUNDS Application & Scholarship Submission Admissions & Scholarship Decision Notification
Early Action Admissions  June 15th July 15th
Regular Admissions * November 1st Rolling
Late Admission December 15th January 15th
The deadline to confirm enrollment is November 1st or as otherwise stated in the acceptance email. 
*Note: Due to visa processing times, international students (those who do not hold EU citizenship and/or residency) should apply by this deadline.