Temple University Rome is committed to making international education accessible and rewarding for students from a wide range of backgrounds. Through a variety of merit-based and need-based scholarships, the campus offers financial support to students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, cultural engagement, community involvement, and financial need. The scholarships listed below help students pursue transformative study abroad experiences in Rome while encouraging academic excellence, global citizenship, and meaningful cross-cultural exchange.
Study Abroad Scholarships (Semester/Year)
Eligibility requirements: Temple Rome students demonstrating financial need
The Access to Temple Rome Endowed Scholarship provides scholarships to academically qualified students with financial need who are enrolled in the University and want to study at Temple Rome. Income from the fund can be used for tuition fees, costs associated with room/board and all other expenses related to studying at Temple Rome, including, but not limited to visa application processing fees, travel arrangements and living expenses.
Selection process: Scholarship recipients will be selected by the Dean of the Temple Rome campus or his or her designee(s) in collaboration with the University’s Education Abroad program.
Award: from $500 to a maximum award of $3,000 for each semester
Temple students studying at Temple University Rome for the fall or spring may apply for a Temple Rome Scholarship to help defray the costs of studying in Rome.
Application requirements:Temple students may apply by completing the scholarship application and essay, available within the online program application.
Eligibility requirements:
- Full-time Temple undergraduates
- Studying abroad at the Temple Rome campus for a semester or academic year
- Planning to enroll in Italian Studies courses
The Cleonice and Dominick Sabatini Endowed Scholarship was established to support Temple students who plan to study at Temple Rome for a semester or academic year and enroll in Italian Studies courses.
Recipients of the Cleonice and Dominick Sabatini Endowed Scholarship are strongly encouraged to visit the Abruzzo region of Italy and write a short paper describing the culture and art of the region.
Students who apply for a Temple University Rome Semester scholarship will automatically be considered for this award.
Application requirements: apply by completing the appropriate program application and essay, available within the online program application.
Application deadline: Aligned with the scholarship deadlines indicated for Temple University Education Abroad scholarships: April 1 for fall/academic year programs; October 1 for spring programs.
Award: from $500 to a maximum award of $3,000 for each semester
Eligibility requirements:
- Full-time Temple undergraduate students in the Fox School of Business
- Studying abroad at the Temple Rome campus for a semester or summer
This scholarship is awarded to Fox School of Business students studying abroad at Temple Rome. Fox School of Business students studying at Temple University Rome for the fall, spring or summer may apply for this scholarship to help defray the costs of studying abroad in Rome.
Application requirements: Students who apply for a Temple University Rome Semester or Summer program scholarship will automatically be considered for this award.
Application deadline: Aligned with the scholarship deadlines indicated for Temple University Education Abroad scholarships: April 1 for fall/academic year programs; October 1 for spring programs; February 1 for summer programs.
This scholarship is awarded to Klein College of Media & Communications students studying abroad at Temple Rome.
Established in honor of Lew Klein, by H.F. “Gerry,” Marguerite Lenfest, and Walter and Leonore Annenberg through the Annenberg Foundation. Funding applies to an internship or internship program, independent study project or international study and can be applied to Temple programs only. The award amount varies; however, students are encouraged to review the requirements directly with the Klein College of Media and Communication.
Eligibility requirements: Open to Temple University Klein College of Media and Communication students for their sophomore, junior or senior year. A 3.0 GPA and financial need are required. Students are only eligible to receive the Lew Klein Excellence in the Media Scholarship once during their academic career. Funding can be applied to Temple programs only.
Application deadline: Please refer to temple.scholarshipuniverse.com to determine scholarship availability and application information.
Eligibility requirements: Students who apply for a Temple University Rome Semester scholarship will automatically be considered for this award.
- Full-time Temple undergraduate
- Studying abroad at the Temple Rome campus for a semester
- Art History major
The Franca T. Camiz Memorial Scholarship provides scholarship aid for undergraduate Art History majors who are planning to study for at least one semester at Temple Rome.
Franca Camiz taught Renaissance and Baroque art history at Temple University Rome for many years.
Application requirements: Apply by completing the appropriate program application and essay, available within the online program application.
Application deadline: Aligned with the scholarship deadlines indicated for Temple University Education Abroad scholarships: April 1 for fall/academic year programs; October 1 for spring programs.
Eligibility requirements: Students who apply for a Temple University Rome Semester or Summer program scholarship will automatically be considered for this award.
- Full-time Temple undergraduate
- Studying abroad at the Temple Rome campus for a semester or summer
- Demonstrate financial need
- Never been outside of the U.S. before (not even on a vacation)
The Anne Marie DuPas Scholarship intends to provide financial support to help Temple students study abroad at the Temple Rome campus.
Anne Marie DuPas was a staff member at Temple University who worked in the Office of International Student Services, the Graduate School, and the Office of the Provost, and was a strong supporter of study abroad opportunities for Temple students.
Application requirements: Apply by completing the appropriate program application and essay, available within the online program application.
Temple Rome Entry Year Program Scholarships
Award: Full tuition for first year at Temple Rome
Eligibility requirements: This merit-based scholarship is open to all students, regardless of nationality, who are residing outside of the United States. Students are automatically considered and will be notified if they receive this scholarship by email.
Award: $500 to $10,000 for first year at Temple Rome
Eligibility requirements: Eligibility can include a student’s academic and/or extra-curricular accomplishments. In most cases, a student’s financial need will not determine a student's eligibility for a merit scholarship.
Application requirements: All first-year students who complete their application by February 1 are automatically considered for merit scholarships. A separate application is not required.
Selection process: Students are notified of merit scholarships in late spring. Most merit scholarships at Temple require a minimum GPA to be maintained as a full-time student.
Award: Range from $500 to $3,000* to go towards housing for first year at Temple Rome
Eligibility requirements: Available only to Rome Entry Year applicants of any nationality, this merit-based scholarship goes towards the cost of university-facilitated housing during their first year in Rome. Students must fill out a separate application to be considered for this award.
Application requirements: Please answer the following prompt, on a Word doc, in multiple paragraphs. Upload your submission in .pdf format where indicated in the application form.
Tell us about your interest in spending your first year of college at Temple Rome:
- What attracted you to the Rome Entry Year program?
- What makes you anxious about the program?
- Would studying in Rome be a financial burden to you and your family? In what ways, specifically?
- How do you feel a year in Rome will have an impact on your future studies or career decisions, if at all?
- What else do you think we should know about your family or economic situation?
Application deadline: April 1
*All award amounts are subject to change based on availability of funding for the academic year. Be sure to consult with the specific eligibility requirements and deadlines for each scholarship that you are applying for.
Questions? Please write to rome_entry@temple.edu.
Award: One-time award of $10,000 for the first year at Temple Rome
Eligibility requirements: This merit-based scholarship is open to all students, regardless of nationality, and is offered to students who exhibit a record of engagement and interest in global issues and who aspire to contribute to cultural dialogue and diplomacy.
Application requirements: Interested students should submit a 500-word essay on a topic of global importance, a statement of purpose stating why they believe they are qualified for the award and their curriculum vitae. Students will be notified if they receive this scholarship by email.
Contact Admissions at Temple Rome ([click-for-email]) to confirm applications are open for the 2027-2028 scholarship cycle.
Award: Up to $10,000
Eligibility requirements: Temple Rome students demonstrating financial need
This merit-based scholarship is open to students of all nationalities who meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Completion of coursework in Polish or Italian studies, history, or culture
- Demonstrated knowledge of Polish or Italian culture
- Commitment to promoting Polish or Italian culture through service, leadership, research, creative work, or community engagement
- Active membership in a recognized Polish and/or Italian cultural organization
Application requirements:
Applicants must submit:
- 500-word essay explaining how they meet the scholarship criteria
- Cover letter outlining financial need
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Application deadline: April 1
Application form: Submit your application form here
Selection process: Recipients are selected by the Dean of Temple Rome and a scholarship committee. Applicants will be notified by email.
Bachelor's Degree Program Scholarship
Award: Full tuition for first year at Temple Rome
Eligibility requirements: This merit-based scholarship is open to all students, regardless of nationality, who are residing outside of the United States. Students are automatically considered and will be notified if they receive this scholarship by email.
Award: $500 to $10,000 for first year at Temple Rome
Eligibility requirements: Eligibility can include a student’s academic and/or extra-curricular accomplishments. In most cases, a student’s financial need will not determine a student's eligibility for a merit scholarship.
Application requirements: All first-year students who complete their application by February 1 are automatically considered for merit scholarships. A separate application is not required.
Selection process: Students are notified of merit scholarships in late spring. Most merit scholarships at Temple require a minimum GPA to be maintained as a full-time student.
Award: Range from $500 to $3,000* to go towards housing for first year at Temple Rome
Eligibility requirements: Available only to Rome Entry Year applicants of any nationality, this merit-based scholarship goes towards the cost of university-facilitated housing during their first year in Rome. Students must fill out a separate application to be considered for this award.
Application requirements: Please answer the following prompt, on a Word doc, in multiple paragraphs. Upload your submission in .pdf format where indicated in the application form.
Tell us about your interest in spending your first year of college at Temple Rome:
- What attracted you to the Rome Entry Year program?
- What makes you anxious about the program?
- Would studying in Rome be a financial burden to you and your family? In what ways, specifically?
- How do you feel a year in Rome will have an impact on your future studies or career decisions, if at all?
- What else do you think we should know about your family or economic situation?
Application deadline: April 1
*All award amounts are subject to change based on availability of funding for the academic year. Be sure to consult with the specific eligibility requirements and deadlines for each scholarship that you are applying for.
Questions? Please write to rome_entry@temple.edu.
Award: Up to $10,000
Eligibility requirements: Temple Rome students demonstrating financial need
This merit-based scholarship is open to students of all nationalities who meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Completion of coursework in Polish or Italian studies, history, or culture
- Demonstrated knowledge of Polish or Italian culture
- Commitment to promoting Polish or Italian culture through service, leadership, research, creative work, or community engagement
- Active membership in a recognized Polish and/or Italian cultural organization
Application requirements:
Applicants must submit:
- 500-word essay explaining how they meet the scholarship criteria
- Cover letter outlining financial need
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Application deadline: April 1
Application form: Submit your application form here
Selection process: Recipients are selected by the Dean of Temple Rome and a scholarship committee. Applicants will be notified by email.
Award: $1,000 per year for four years
Eligibility requirements: Temple tuition grant is contingent on earning a B or better in the pre-college program “Temple Summer Academy” (Temple University, Philadelphia), or attending one of Temple University Rome's Pre-College Workshops or Temple University Rome's Pre-College Summer Program and then enrolling at Temple University Rome as a first-time, full-time freshman, and maintaining a 3.0 GPA and continuous full-time enrollment status.
Application requirements: To apply please fill out the Application form and upload your Certificate of Participation to any of the above Temple University/Temple University Rome pre-college programs.
*Please note that being accepted to Temple Summer Academy (TU, Philadelphia), Temple Rome Pre-College Workshops or to the Temple Rome Summer Program does not mean that you are guaranteed admission to Temple University and Temple University Rome for undergraduate or graduate study. Similarly, if your application to Temple Summer Academy or Temple Rome Pre-College Workshop or Temple Rome Summer Program is denied, it does not mean that you will not later be admitted to Temple University and Temple University Rome for undergraduate or graduate study.
Pre-college Program Scholarships
Award: $1,000 per year for four years
Eligibility requirements: Temple tuition grant is contingent on earning a B or better in the pre-college program “Temple Summer Academy” (Temple University, Philadelphia), or attending one of Temple University Rome's Pre-College Workshops or Temple University Rome's Pre-College Summer Program and then enrolling at Temple University Rome as a first-time, full-time freshman, and maintaining a 3.0 GPA and continuous full-time enrollment status.
Application requirements: To apply please fill out the Application form and upload your Certificate of Participation to any of the above Temple University/Temple University Rome pre-college programs.
*Please note that being accepted to Temple Summer Academy (TU, Philadelphia), Temple Rome Pre-College Workshops or to the Temple Rome Summer Program does not mean that you are guaranteed admission to Temple University and Temple University Rome for undergraduate or graduate study. Similarly, if your application to Temple Summer Academy or Temple Rome Pre-College Workshop or Temple Rome Summer Program is denied, it does not mean that you will not later be admitted to Temple University and Temple University Rome for undergraduate or graduate study.
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