Study in Italy Grants – We are pleased to inform you that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) takes great pleasure in announcing the availability of Italian Government grants for the academic year 2024-25. These grants are specifically designed to extend support to foreign citizens as well as Italian citizens residing abroad (IRE).
The primary objective behind these grants is to promote international cooperation across cultural, scientific, and technological domains. By doing so, we aim to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of Italian language, culture, and heritage. Additionally, these grants also play a vital role in bolstering Italy’s economic presence on the global stage, aligning with the provisions outlined in Law 288/55 and its subsequent amendments and augmentations.
We are excited to provide this valuable opportunity, enabling individuals to engage in educational pursuits, research endeavors, and innovative initiatives within Italy’s rich academic landscape. Through these grants, we aspire to forge stronger ties and collaborations with talented individuals from around the world, fostering a vibrant international community that embraces knowledge exchange and cultural diversity.
We encourage all eligible foreign citizens and Italian citizens living abroad to explore and take full advantage of these grants. Together, let us create a meaningful impact, contributing to the progress and prosperity of both Italy and the wider world.
Grant Sponsor(s): Italian Government
Grant Type: Academic Award
Application Deadline: June 9, 2024
Host Institution(s): Legally recognized Italian educational institutions.
Grant Amount: Equivalent of Tuition fee
Number of Awards: Several
Study Level: Masters & PhD
Nationality: Domestic & International Student
DETAILS | Study in Italy Grants for Foreign and Italian Citizens Living Abroad 2024
Grants are offered to complete study courses and research/training programs in public or legally recognized Italian educational institutions. Scholarships are available to attend academic courses on the Italian territory only.
The number of months assigned to the winners and the exact starting date of the grant will be notified by sending the “Dichiarazione di assegnazione di borsa di studio” (Awarding Letter) by the competent Italian diplomatic mission. This document represents the official act awarding the grant. The grantee will have to initiate the university enrolment procedures before the starting date of the grant.
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Eligibility Criteria For Study in Italy Grants for Foreign and Italian Citizens Living Abroad 2024
To be eligible for the grants, applicants are expected to meet the following conditions:
- Application is open to all nationalities
- Applicants must be in possession of a valid passport or identity card. They must upload a legible photocopy of the document at the time of registration, under penalty of exclusion
- Applications must only be submitted by foreign and Italian students living abroad (IRE) holding an appropriate academic qualification required to enroll to the Italian University/Institute(more information on: https://studyinitaly.esteri.it/en/Recognition-of-qualification)
Age requirement
- Applicants for Master’s Degree/Higher Education in Arts, Music, and Dance (AFAM) Programmes/ Italian Language and Culture advanced Courses should have attained the age of majority and shall not exceed the age of 28 years and 364 days by the deadline of this call (June 9th2022), with the sole exception of renewals
- Applicants for PhD Programmes should have attained the age of majority and shall not exceed the age of 30 years and 364 days by the deadline of this call (June 9th 2022), with the sole exception of renewals
- Applicants for Research Projects under academic supervision should have attained the age of majority and shall not exceed the age of 40 years and 364 days by the deadline of this call (June 9th 2024)
Language proficiency
- Italian-taught courses: In order to enroll in an Italian-taught course, applicants must provide a certification regarding their proficiency in Italian language. The minimum level required is B2 within the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
- English-taught courses: In order to enroll in an English-taught course, applicants must provide a language certification regarding their proficiency in English Language. The minimum level required is B2 within the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: In order to apply for Study in Italy Grants for Foreign and Italian Citizens Living Abroad, Applicants must submit the application online, available upon registration on Study in Italy platform at the following link: https://studyinitaly.esteri.it
You are recommended to register through a frequently used email address, as further communications will be sent to the chosen email address.
