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title: St. Louis the King Scholarship
description: A full-tuition scholarship under St. Louis the King for students of the Augustine Institute master's programs.
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# APPLY TO BE A
# Saint Louis the King Scholar
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# FULL-TUITION SCHOLARSHIP *FOR* MASTER OF ARTS PROGRAMS
[Learn More](https://grad.augustine.edu/)
## About the Scholarship
Few figures in Christian history so perfectly unite sanctity with leadership as Saint Louis IX, King of France (1214–1270). He governed one of the most powerful kingdoms of the medieval world, yet is remembered not for his armies, but for the depth of his faith, his moral clarity, and his passionate commitment to the renewal of the Church.
The Augustine Institute now calls the city of St. Louis its home; a city named for a king who believed that the renewal of society begins with the renewal of souls—that justice flows from holiness, and that no earthly project endures unless rooted in God. The Saint Louis the King Scholarship Fund puts that conviction into action, investing in a new generation of Catholics who will carry the faith forward with the knowledge, conviction, and love that Saint Louis himself embodied.
*“My dearest son, my first instruction is that you should love the Lord your God with all your heart and all your strength. Without this there is no salvation.”*
***— Saint Louis IX***
## Scholarship *Details*
- Full-tuition for the MA Theology, MA Pastoral Theology, or MA Catholic Education programs
- Full Room and Board scholarship
- Reserved for full-time students studying on the Augustine Institute campus in St. Louis, Missouri
- Includes an internship with the Archdiocese of St. Louis where students gain real-life experience in evangelization and leadership.
- Scholarship will cover the two-year program beginning in Fall 2027.
This scholarship will be awarded to one scholar who demonstrates academic merit and a strong aptitude for theological studies, strong Catholic identity and spiritual maturity, commitment to evangelization, and a desire to serve in apostolic work in St. Louis.
## How to *Apply*
To be considered for the St. Louis the King Scholarship, candidates must complete an application to the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology, taking care to meet the following requirements:
- Letters of recommendation testify to Catholic identity, academic abilities, and leadership potential. Letters from undergraduate professors and a pastor/spiritual director are strongly encouraged.
- Applicants must demonstrate the ability to read and synthesize insights into thoughtful written work and expression in their letter of intent and writing sample.
- Apply by January 18, 2027
Open an application to view full list of requirements.
Finalists are invited to interview on-campus in the spring. Scholarship award decisions will be made in March.
[Apply](https://grad.augustine.edu/)
## Questions?
Contact Robert Le Grand, Admissions Counselor
[admissions@augustine.edu](mailto:admissions@augustine.edu)
314-912-0530
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