RUFA, in collaboration with TSH Talent Foundation, is launching an additional scholarship opportunity for students facing financial constraints: “The Changemaker Scholarship”.
This initiative offers a new chance for talented students considering enrollment in an Academic Master’s programme at RUFA for the 2025–2026 academic year.
As part of The Social Hub Foundation’s Changemaker Programme, selected scholarship recipients will benefit from:
– A full tuition fee waiver
– 10 months of free accommodation at The Social Hub Rome campus
How to Apply
To be eligible, candidates must:
– Successfully complete the RUFA admission process
– Register for the scholarship competition
Scholarship Coverage
– 100% tuition fee waiver for RUFA Academic Master’s programmes
– 10 months of free accommodation at The Social Hub Rome
Expenses Not Covered
– Admission test fee (if applicable for the chosen programme)
– Annual registration fee (€1,200)
– Regional government taxes
– Visa-related bureaucratic procedures
– Travel expenses (flights, etc.)
– Any other costs not explicitly mentioned as covered
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
– Pass the admission procedure for the chosen Master’s degree at RUFA
– Demonstrate sufficient English proficiency for academic participation
– Reside outside a 100 km radius from the Rome municipality
Priority will be given to candidates with the following backgrounds:
– Limited access to financial, educational, social, or health resources (including disability)
– Refugee status or recent arrival in the country, accessing the education system for the first time
– First-generation university students
– Members of the LGBTQI+ community facing personal safety concerns due to their identity
Deadline for registration (Academic Master Courses): April 10, 2025
If you are interested in this opportunity, take the first step toward studying in Rome with RUFA!
Learn more and apply via the RUFA Scholarships Website.
For clarifications contact the International Guidance Office at guidance@unirufa.it, using “The Changemaker Scholarship Programme – information request” as the subject line.