Undergraduate funding

The Center offers a range of funding opportunities designed for Notre Dame undergraduate students aspiring to travel to or study in Italy. These grants present a distinct opportunity to enhance students' academic journey by offering essential financial support. To optimize these opportunities, please consider the individual deadlines associated with each grant.

Fellowships and Grants

Ravarino Family Italian Scholars Summer Grant 

Deadline: Feb. 4

Thanks to a generous gift from the Ravarino Family, the Center sponsors travel grants for graduate and undergraduate students who are will pursue research or a formal summer language program in Italy. Download the application.

Rome International Scholars Program 

           Deadline: Nov. 1

With Notre Dame International, the Center co-sponsors undergraduate research in Italy through the Rome International Scholars Program. Open to Notre Dame undergraduates.

Sciola Grant for Undergraduate or Graduate Research in Italy 

           Deadline: mid-March

The Jay A. and Sara L. Sellick Endowment for Excellence in Italian Studies, in memory of John A. ('53) and Juli Ann Sellick provides support for undergraduate, graduate student, and faculty research and travel to Italy and the Rome Global Gateway. Download the application.

Sellick Travel Grants for Research in Italy 

          Applications accepted on a rolling basis

The Jay A. and Sara L. Sellick Endowment for Excellence in Italian Studies, in memory of John A. ('53) and Juli Ann Sellick, provides support for undergraduate, graduate student, and faculty research and travel to Italy and the Rome Global Gateway. Download the application.