Scholarships, Jobs and Financing

Ways to support your studies.

Merit Scholarships for Full-Time On-Campus Students

St. John Paul II Scholarship

The John Paul II Scholars at the Augustine Institute are faithful, gifted, and vibrant potential leaders being trained to make a significant and lasting contribution to the New Evangelization.

Enjoying a full scholarship for the Graduate School of the Augustine Institute, the John Paul II Scholars also work as apostolic interns for one of the Institute’s programs or for another Catholic apostolate in Denver. As paid student workers, the John Paul II Scholars hone their skills for the apostolate under the direction of a mentor.

Once their two-year course of studies and training has come to an end, they will have the Institute’s nation-wide network of ecclesial partners as resources for placement.

Requirements

Applicants for the John Paul II Scholarship must apply for full-time graduate studies at the Augustine Institute campus in Denver, Colorado. Successful candidates will demonstrate a clear Catholic identity, aptitude for theological studies, leadership potential, and the ability to make an immediate contribution to the Institute’s apostolic internship program.

Due to the commitment level asked of a St. John Paul Scholar, students who have additional alternative employment outside of the internship (of more than 10 hours per week) may not be considered good candidates for the St. John Paul II internship. Student may not use current employment as an internship.

While all full-time on-campus students are expected to participate in the life of the on-campus community, the St. John Paull II Scholars are expected to be leaders in a particular way in on-campus life.

Selection Process

To be considered for the John Paul II Scholars program, candidates must complete an application to the Graduate School of the Augustine Institute, making sure that their letters of recommendation testify to the candidate’s Catholic identity and leadership potential. Instructions for the two required essays are in the online application. In addition, it is recommended that applicants submit a writing sample. Finalists will be invited to interview on campus in the Spring by the John Paul II Scholars committee of the Augustine Institute.

The deadline to apply for the St. John Paul II Scholarship is January 23, 2023. The application for the fall 2023 academic year is now open.

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St. John Henry Newman and Saint Jean de Brebeuf Scholarships

Newman and Brebeuf partial tuition scholarships are awarded to those students who demonstrate a faithful commitment to the New Evangelization as well as an aptitude for theological studies. Applicants must apply for full-time graduate studies at the Augustine Institute Campus in Denver, Colorado. Newman scholarships are awarded to students applying for the MA in Theology, and Brebeuf scholarships are awarded to students applying for the MA in Leadership for the New Evangelization.

The deadline to apply for the St. John Henry Newman and St. Jean de Brebeuf Scholarships is May 31, 2023. The application for the fall 2023 academic year is now open.

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Need- and Mission-Based Scholarships for All Students

St. Nicholas Scholarship Fund

The St. Nicholas Scholarship Fund provides tuition assistance to Augustine Institute students who are unable to make their tuition payments either because of personal or family financial stress or due to an income that does not suffice to support the needs of their families. To be eligible for the fund, a student must have completed a minimum number of courses (typically three) with good academic progress (3.00 GPA) and be able to demonstrate financial need. To apply for the Saint Nicholas Scholarship Fund, please contact the registrar.

St. Mother Teresa Scholarship Fund

The Saint Mother Teresa Scholarship Fund provides tuition assistance to distance education students of the Augustine Institute who are currently serving in positions of great strategic importance for the New Evangelization but cannot afford to make tuition payments. The Fund is designed particularly for students serving recent immigrants, the urban poor, and other under-served locations such as Indian reservations and European countries in need of evangelization.
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To apply for the Mother Teresa Scholarship Fund, please contact the registrar.

St. Paul Scholarship Fund

The Saint Paul Scholarship Fund will begin to offer funding in January 2020. Its purpose is to support the studies of men and women actively engaged in the Church’s mission of evangelization and catechesis. Students must be employed full-time by the Church or by a recognized Catholic apostolate (e.g. Catholic Charities, LifeTeen, independent Catholic schools). Recipients of scholarships from the St. Paul fund will continue to be eligible for the St. Nicholas Fund, should they be experiencing extraordinary financial challenges.
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To learn more about the Saint Paul Scholarship Fund, please contact admissions@augustineinstitute.org.

Jobs and Financing

Student Jobs

The following departments employ students throughout the school year: FORMED.org, STUDIOS, Academics, Tolle Lege Café, Administration, and more. Students typically work approximately fifteen hours per week. Upon acceptance to the on-campus program, incoming students are put in touch with the hiring managers in August to interview for available openings.

Payment Plan

During registration, students can indicate whether they would like to pay in full by the first day of classes or to spread their tuition over the course of the semester using a payment plan. Please visit the Graduate Bulletin or ask your Admissions Counselor to learn more.

Subsidized Graduate Student Housing

If you are considering moving to Denver, please discuss with your Admissions Counselor the subsidized housing options available to full-time on-campus students.

Student Financing

The Augustine Institute offers a limited number of loans to full-time, on-campus students who demonstrate financial need. Students will be evaluated on their financial need, ability to succeed at the Augustine Institute, and ability to repay the loan after graduation.

For more information visit the Graduate Bulletin or email admissions.