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Scholarship Opportunities for High-Achieving Students at the Dominican House of Studies
The PFIC now has a limited number of Presidential Scholarships available to students applying to begin studying with us in the Fall of 2026.
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November 26, 2025
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Thomistic Institute Graduate Scholarships
What is the Thomistic Institute?
The Thomistic Institute is an academic institute of the Dominican House of Studies. Its mission is to strengthen the intellectual formation of Christians at universities, in the Church, and in the wider public square. The flagship program of the TI is its campus chapters program, which consists of over 100 university chapters and a network of over 200 distinguished professors in philosophy and theology. This network is a great asset to the students of the DHS.
Through the generosity of its donors, the Thomistic Institute is pleased to offer full-ride scholarships for the following graduate degrees in Theology at the Dominican House of Studies:
- Master of Arts in Theology (MA)
- Licentiate in Sacred Theology in Thomistic Studies (STL)
- Doctorate in Sacred Theology in Thomistic Studies (STD)
- Doctorate in Theology in Thomistic Studies (PhD)
What does a TI scholarship entail?*
- Full tuition
- A living stipend of $20,000 per academic year
- Additional funds to cover academic fees & books
*For the PhD Program: The TI will provide up to four years of funding. If a fifth year of funding is needed, the student can apply for a one-year extension.
Scholarship awardees work up to 8 hours per week on research projects for the DHS faculty, or on Thomistic Institute projects with the TI staff.
Apply by:
- January 8 for the STD or PhD
- January 28 for the STL or MA
To matriculate in the following fall semester
Click here to learn more and apply for a TI ScholarshipPresidential Scholarships
The DHS is pleased to offer a limited number of Presidential Scholarships to students intending to matriculate with us in the Fall.
Scholarships are available for all of our degree programs, and will be awarded based on academic merit and student need. These awards may be partial or full, covering part or all of your tuition and fees. Presidential Scholarships do not include a living stipend.
To be considered for a Presidential Scholarship, you must submit your application for admission to the PFIC by January 8.
In addition to this application, you must send a “Presidential Scholarship Personal Statement” and a current CV to our Student Services Officer, Dr. Rebecca Marisseau, at rmarisseau@dhs.edu, by January 8.
Your personal statement should be:
- 1-2 pages, double-spaced
- 12-point font
- Explain (1) which degree program you are applying for, (2) your qualifications and personal strengths for such a program of studies, (3) why you want to pursue this degree at the Dominican House of Studies, and (4) how you see this degree preparing you for the future you hope for yourself.
Your CV should include your educational background and any relevant professional/volunteer experience, leadership roles, academic honors received, etc. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Marisseau at rmarisseau@dhs.edu.
