This award has been initiated by the Bernhard van Hagen Foundation. The foundation strives to financially assist students of the Roman-catholic theology within the diocese Münster. The maximum duration of the financial support is 7 years. The exact amount is to be announced.
Students have to be enrolled in Roman-catholic studies at the Philosophical-Theological University Münster Kirchlich or the Westfälische Wilhems University of Münster. Students may apply during all stages of their studies. Scholar should have the goal to be initiated into priesthood after successful completion of this program.