The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation offers financial assistance to foreign students and Italian nationals residing overseas through the Italian Government Scholarship 2026/27 (MAECI). The initiative seeks to advance Italian language and culture globally as well as scientific, technological, and cultural interaction.
Depending on the length specified in the award letter, recipients get a €9,000 stipend, which is normally provided as a monthly allowance of €900. The scholarship funds training, research, and study programs in public or accredited Italian universities. For those who are interested, this guide describes the requirements, advantages, and application procedure.
Eligibility Criteria :
- Applications should only be submitted via the Study in Italy website.
- own a current identity card or passport.
- When registering, upload a clear copy of the document; otherwise, you risk being disqualified.
- Before the application deadline (May 16, 2:00 PM CET), fulfill all prerequisites.
Academic prerequisites:
- Both foreign applicants and Italian nationals residing overseas are welcome.
- must meet the academic requirements to get admitted to a university or institute in Italy.
Age Requirements:
- Master’s, AFAM, and Italian language and culture courses need students to be under 28 years old and of legal age (with the exception of renewals).
- PhD programs require applicants to be under 30 and of legal age (with the exception of renewals).
- Research projects (under supervision): Participants must be under 40 and of legal age.
Italy is the host nation.
Study Location: Europe
Category: Master’s, PhD, and Postgraduate Scholarships
Candidates from all nations are eligible.
Benefits include health insurance, a €9,000 stipend, and full scholarship.
Benefits :
- exemption from tuition and enrollment costs.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation offers health and medical/accident insurance.
€9,000 total grant, paid in three installments:
- €4,500 (initial payment)
- €2,500 (second payment)
- €2,000 (last payment)
- All-inclusive health insurance coverage that is valid in the event of illness or injury for the period of the grant.
Deadline: March 26, 2026
