Merit-based AUR Scholarships
For new incoming degree-seeking students at AUR, there is ONE application for all of the below merit-based scholarships at AUR. You can apply for multiple scholarships that are applicable to you, however, please note that you can only be awarded one merit-based scholarship. While these scholarships are not able to be combined with each other, they can be combined with a financial need scholarship and/or a student training position. Each academic year, a maximum of €7000 or $8000 annually will be awarded to up to three students per scholarship.
Please note the scholarship application deadlines here below to ensure you make your submission on time!
FALL | |
Admissions Acceptance Round | Scholarship Application Submission Deadline |
Round 1 | November 1st |
Round 2 | February 1st |
Round 3 | March 1st |
Round 4* | April 1st |
Round 5 | May 1st |
Round 6 | July 15th |
SPRING | |
Admissions Acceptance Round | Scholarship Application Submission Deadline |
Round 1 | June 1st |
Round 2 | September 15th |
Round 3* | November 1st |
Round 4 | December 15th |
Need-based AUR Scholarships
Financial Need Scholarship | Hardship Scholarship (Undergraduate Only) | |
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For new incoming degree-seeking students at AUR, Financial Need scholarships are renewable annually until degree requirements are met for a maximum of four years (depending which comes first). Returning students must apply each semester for the AUR hardship scholarship. Students must remain in good academic standing. All scholarships are only applicable during the spring and fall semesters. | For returning degree-seeking undergraduate students, this scholarship is offered to students who have found themselves in financial hardship and need financial assistance returning to their studies. The amount students receive varies depending upon their temporary financial needs. The Hardship Scholarship is not renewed automatically from one academic year to the next, students must reapply. | |
Students must be accepted and enroll full time in order to be considered for a scholarship. Priority Deadlines: Fall semester: April 1st; Spring semester: November 1st | Priority Deadlines: Fall semester: April 1st; Spring semester: November 1st | |
Apply for this scholarship here. | Apply for this scholarship here. |
Affiliation Scholarships
Sons and Daughters of Italy Scholarship | National Italian American Foundation | |
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The Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America offers a scholarship together 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 | The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) offer various merit scholarships per year to an AUR graduate or undergraduate student of Italian heritage. The NIAF committee requires a minimum 3.5 GPA or higher, an online application, two letters of recommendation, an essay response and a small fee of $30 to become a member. Award amounts vary. Deadline: March 1st | |
Find out more and apply for this scholarship. | Find out more and apply for this scholarship. |
AmeriCorps (Undergraduate) |
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The American University of Rome offers up to 3 undergraduate scholarships of €1,500/$2,000 per academic year to AmeriCorps students. This scholarship is automatically renewable for students in good academic standing until degree requirements are met, for a maximum of four years. |
Contact the Financial Aid office for more information. |