Entry ID SC-95199
At a glance
The Italian Government Scholarships, offered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), support foreign students and Italian citizens living abroad (IRE) for the 2026-2027 academic year. These grants promote international cultural, scientific, and technological cooperation, as well as the Italian language and economic system. Scholarships are for onsite study, training, or research at public or legally recognized private Italian institutions, including universities, AFAM institutions, research centers, museums, and archives.
Who can apply
- Citizenship: Foreign nationals or IRE (sole Italian citizens resident in specific countries: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, etc.) from eligible countries listed on portal; one country only; dual citizens apply as foreign.
- Age (as of 2026-03-26): ≤28 for Master's/AFAM/Italofonia/Costruiamo (born on/after 1997-03-27); ≤30 for PhD; ≤40 for research. Renewals exempt.
- Academic: Appropriate prior degree/title (e.g., Bachelor's for Master's); PhD admission letter; research tutor letter+project. No prior Italian degrees, no MAECI research 2021-2026, full-time courses only, no first-year Bachelor's except renewals.
- Language: B2 Italian/English for relevant programs (certificates, exemptions); A2 Italian for Italofonia; none for PhD/research.
- Other: Valid ID; not Italian public employees/relatives; apply online by deadline with docs (integrate some later if shortlisted).
Contact
Phone: +39 06 36911
Piazzale della Farnesina, 1
