Scholarship Support for Professional Authors, Researchers & Writers
25–100% Tuition Scholarships for the Research & Publishing Program
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Catholic Open University offers 25%, 50%, and 100% tuition scholarships for the Research & Publishing Program exclusively for professional authors, researchers, and writers who already demonstrated a high level of publishing through professional, high-quality documents on reputable platforms.
The purpose of this scholarship is to support professionals who wish to strengthen their research, expand their publishing portfolio, and work within a structured and academically guided Catholic institution.
Scholarships for upcoming postgraduate programs (MSc & PhD) will be announced before the start of each program.
Scholarship Overview
Who is eligible?
Professional authors & researchers
Applicants must have previously published high-quality professional work in academic, scientific, literary, or specialized platforms.
25%, 50%, 100% tuition support
The scholarship percentage is awarded based on the strength of the applicant’s publishing record.
Program covered
Research & Publishing Program
This is the only program currently offering scholarships. Postgraduate scholarships will be announced later.
Scholarship Structure
Research & Publishing Program
Professional Publishing Scholarship (25% / 50% / 100%)
This scholarship is granted to applicants with a demonstrated history of producing high-quality published work on external platforms.
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Scholarship covers 25%, 50%, or 100% of tuition fees.
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Percentage depends on your publishing level and professional profile.
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Only for the Research & Publishing Program.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the scholarships, applicants must:
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Be professional authors, researchers, or writers.
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Have published high-quality professional documents on reputable platforms.
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Show commitment to producing new work within the Catholic Open University's Digital Library through the Research & Publishing Program.
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Postgraduate Programs
Postgraduate Scholarships (MSc / PhD)
Catholic Open University will introduce scholarship opportunities for its upcoming postgraduate programs:
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MSc in Applied Artificial Intelligence
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MSc in Digital Business & Innovation
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PhD in Artificial Intelligence
Scholarship details will be announced before each program’s launch.
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How to Apply
1. Review the Research & Publishing Program
Ensure that you meet the program’s admission requirements before applying for the scholarship.
2. Prepare your portfolio
Collect your published documents, CV, and short motivation statement.
3. Fill the scholarship form below
All scholarship applications for the Research & Publishing Program must be submitted through the form below.
Typical required documents:
After filling the form, you will be asked to provide the following:
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CV / résumé
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Links to publications
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PDF samples
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Motivation statement
How Scholarship Decisions Are Made
Scholarship decisions are based on a holistic academic review that considers the quality of previously published work, the applicant’s professional background, and the potential contribution to the Catholic Open University Digital Library.
Every application is evaluated ethically and without discrimination.
Scholarships do NOT affect acceptance chances
Applying for a scholarship does not reduce your chances of being accepted into the Research & Publishing Program. All applications are evaluated independently based on merit.
Processing Time
Scholarship applications are typically reviewed within 5 –10 working days.
Accreditation, Verification & Academic Framework
Catholic Open University | COU Research & Study Center within a transparent academic and quality-assurance framework consistent with Catholic higher education values and internationally recognized best practices.
Institutional Accreditation & Recognition
Catholic Open University / COU Research and Study Center is currently accredited by the Global Accreditation Council for Online Learning (GACOL), a recognized private international quality-assurance and accreditation body specializing in online higher-education institutions.
Certification ID: GACOL-3257 / Accreditation ID: 3257-001.
Catholic Open University / COU Research and Study Center is also recognized by the World Catholic Online Education Association (WCOEA) as a trusted provider of Catholic higher education that upholds international standards of academic integrity, institutional mission, and educational quality.
Alignment with International Quality Assurance Frameworks
Catholic Open University is accredited by a recognized private international quality-assurance authority specializing in online higher-education institutions and private universities. In parallel, the University actively reviews and benchmarks its internal academic quality-assurance policies against widely respected international higher-education standards.
These benchmark reference standards include frameworks and best-practice guidance associated with bodies such as the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA, United States) and the European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education (EQAR, Europe), which are cited strictly for comparative and reference purposes only. No claim of direct accreditation, recognition, affiliation, or endorsement by these bodies is made.
Any updates related to external recognition or quality-assurance alignment are communicated only after formal confirmation and official institutional publication.
Status of Postgraduate Programs
It must be clearly understood that any institution claiming to issue officially recognized academic degrees without the required legal authorization and recognition applicable within its jurisdiction may be engaging in misleading or unlawful academic practice. Accordingly, Catholic Open University’s postgraduate degree programs are temporarily closed for admission and will open only after the completion of the required external quality-assurance and recognition processes necessary for postgraduate-level academic offerings.
Ethical Standards for Honorary Doctorate Awards
The programs currently offered by Catholic Open University, including the Research & Publishing Program and the Honorary Doctorate Degree Award, operate fully within the scope of the University’s existing accreditation and recognition status. The Honorary Doctorate Degree Award constitutes an honorary academic distinction granted in recognition of significant scholarly, professional, and publishing contributions and does not represent an earned academic qualification for employment purposes. Under the University’s current accreditation framework, these offerings are academically ethical, legally compliant, transparent, and institutionally appropriate.
This framework is publicly accessible to ensure transparency, accountability, and academic integrity.
Ethical Standards for Honorary Doctorate Degrees
Any institution offering honorary doctorate degrees for sale or in exchange for money is engaging in unethical and misleading academic practice, and any individual who purchases such a title risks serious consequences, including significant reputational damage. Honorary doctorate degrees are never intended to be sold under any circumstances.
At Catholic Open University, the Honorary Doctorate is strictly an academic award granted to individuals who demonstrate outstanding publishing achievement through the Research & Publishing Program. The purpose of this award is to recognize excellence, motivate scholars and professionals to contribute meaningful research, and formally highlight their academic contributions within the Catholic Open University Digital Library.
Catholic Open University does not sell honorary doctorates, nor does it request or accept payment in exchange for receiving an honorary distinction. Program fees apply solely to participation in the Research & Publishing Program as an academic publishing and research development service. The Honorary Doctorate award itself is granted at no cost, with no direct fees and no hidden charges.
This is why Catholic Open University stands as a transparent, ethical, and trusted academic institution for the recognition of honorary doctorate awards online.