Italian Government Scholarships for Foreign Students

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) is offering grants to foreign citizens and Italian citizens living abroad for the academic year 2023-2024.

These scholarships aim to promote international cultural, scientific, and technological cooperation, as well as support Italy’s economic system in the world. The grants provide opportunities for pursuing study, training, and research programs at various Italian Higher Education Institutes.

Scholarship Details:

The MAECI scholarships cover various fields of study, including eligible Master’s Degree programs, Higher Education in Arts, Music, and Dance (AFAM) courses, PhD programs, Research projects under academic supervision, and Italian Language and Culture Courses.

Benefits:

Selected grantees may receive exemptions from enrollment and tuition fees, depending on the university’s policy. Health and medical insurance will be provided for the entire scholarship duration. Additionally, grantees will receive a monthly allowance of 900 Euros, paid quarterly into their Italian bank account. The scholarship duration can be either six or nine months, depending on the chosen course, with the possibility of renewal for satisfactory academic progress.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be foreign students not residing in Italy or Italian citizens living abroad. They should hold the necessary academic qualifications required for enrollment in an Italian University/Institute. Age limits vary for different programs:

• Master’s Degree/AFAM Courses/Italian Language and Culture advanced Courses: Applicants must be between the age of majority and 28 years old (born after June 9th, 1994), with exceptions for renewals.
• PhD Programs: Applicants must be between the age of majority and 30 years old (born after June 9th, 1992), with exceptions for renewals.
• Research Projects under academic supervision: Applicants must be between the age of majority and 40 years old (born after June 9th, 1982).

Language Proficiency:

For Italian-taught courses, applicants must provide a certificate of proficiency in Italian (minimum level B2 within CEFR). For English-taught courses, a language certificate of proficiency in English (minimum level B2 within CEFR) is required, except for applicants from English-speaking countries applying for courses entirely taught in English. Proof of Italian proficiency (minimum level A2 within CEFR) is necessary for Italian language and culture courses. However, no language proficiency proof is required for PhD programs and Research projects under academic supervision.

Application Process:

The application period for the 2023-2024 scholarships is currently closed. To apply, interested candidates must complete and submit the online application form available on the official website. The deadline for applications is 2 pm (Central European Time) on 9th June 2023. For detailed information on how to apply and the specific requirements, applicants should refer to the official scholarship website.

Conclusion:

The MAECI scholarships present a remarkable opportunity for foreign students to study in Italy and experience its rich cultural heritage. By fostering international cooperation and promoting academic excellence, these grants contribute to Italy’s global engagement and support its economic development on the world stage.