Study in Italy with a MAECI Scholarship 2025/ 2026 for international students (Fully-funded)
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) is offering scholarships to foreign citizens and Italian citizens residing abroad (IRE) for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Deadlines: All applications must be submitted online by 16 May 2025 at 14:00 (CET).
The programme aims to:
- Promote international cooperation in cultural, scientific, and technological fields;
- Support Italy’s global economic and cultural presence;
- Foster the dissemination of the Italian language and culture.
Scholarships are exclusively intended for on-site attendance of academic courses in Italy.
In collaboration with the Aurora Foundation, selected MAECI grantees from Africa will be invited to participate in the WikiAfrica Higher Education Initiative.
This programme, developed by the Moleskine Foundation in partnership with the Wikimedia Foundation and Aurora Foundation, encourages students to contribute knowledge on African topics to the global digital space.
More information on the grants can be found at: https://studyinitaly.esteri.it/ListaBandi
Degree Level
Degree Programmes:
- Italian Language
- Research
- Bachelor’s
- Master’s
- PhD
Non-Degree Offers
- Higher Education courses in Fine Arts, Music, and Dance (AFAM)
- Research under academic supervision
- Advanced Italian language and culture courses
Fields of Study
A list of available courses is accessible via the Universitaly portal: https://www.universitaly.it/
In the Course Data section of the application form, applicants must:
- Select the course type from the drop-down menu;
- Enter the name of the Italian institution, the course name, and the city;
- Indicate up to three course options, even at different institutions (all must be of the same course type).
Applicants awarded a grant must confirm one of their listed course options.
Who Can Apply?
General Eligibility:
- Foreign students and Italian citizens living abroad (IRE);
- Must hold the academic qualifications required for enrolment at the selected Italian institution.
Age Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following age requirements by the application deadline (16 May 2025):
| Programme Type | Maximum Age | Born After |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s / Single Cycle Degree | 23 years | 16 May 2002 |
| Master’s / AFAM (Fine Arts, Music, Dance) / Italian Language | 28 years | 16 May 1996 |
| PhD Programmes | 30 years | 16 May 1994 |
| Research under Academic Supervision | 40 years | 16 May 1984 |
- Age limits do not apply to those renewing a previously awarded MAECI grant.
Language Proficiency Requirements
| Programme Type | Minimum Language Requirement |
|---|---|
| Italian-taught Bachelor’s/Master’s/AFAM | Italian B2 (CEFR) |
| English-taught Bachelor’s/Master’s/AFAM | English B2 (CEFR) |
| Italian Language & Culture Courses | Italian A2 (CEFR) |
| PhD & Research under supervision | No language certificate required |
What the Grants Offer
Duration:
- Most grants are awarded for a period of nine (9) months.
- Italian language and culture courses are awarded for three (3) months.
Tuition Fees:
- Some universities may exempt grantees from the payment of enrollment and tuition fees in accordance with the autonomy regulations of academic institutions (Italian Legislative Decree of 29 March 2012, No. 68).
- Grantees are responsible for contacting their chosen institution to confirm eligibility for exemption.
- Regional fees are always payable and cannot be waived.
- Exemptions do not apply to Italian language and culture advanced courses; tuition and enrollment fees are required for these programmes.
Health Insurance:
- Grantees will be covered by collective health and accident insurance contracted by MAECI for the duration of the grant only.
- The insurance does not cover expenses related to pre-existing medical conditions or dental care.
- EU citizens are advised to bring their European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) for additional coverage.
Financial Support:
- A total grant amount of €9,000 will be disbursed to grantees.
Note: Applicants will need to make provision for all expenses not covered by the scholarship.
Application Process
Applicants must complete and submit the online application form through the Study in Italy portal by 16 May 2025 at 14.00 (CET)
Applicants must be in possession of a valid passport or identity document and they must upload a legible copy of this document at the time of registration, under penalty of exclusion.
Contact
For inquiries, please contact the Italian Institute of Culture via email: borsedistudio@esteri.it
Documents and Links
- Call for Applications 2025/2026
- Self-Declaration Affidavit
- CEFR Language Framework
- Application Portal
- Enrollment Procedures
- Website guidelines
- Universitaly Course Search
- FAQ
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