The Therese D’Orsa Mission Education bursaries have been created in recognition of Therese’s contribution to the Church.

They are available to support students and research into missiological thinking and action, and are administered by YTU to fund studies at YTU and CTC.

The criteria are on the form/s below and include those who hold the role of Director of Mission or the equivalent in a Catholic school.

Further information is available by contacting Rev Associate Professor Michael Kelly at Yarra Theological Union .

Applications for Semester 2, 2026 close: Friday 17 July.
Please complete the attached bursary application form and research grants form and email it to Rev. Associate Professor Michael A. Kelly at