Rich history, architecture, fashion, food, tradition, culture, art and there is no stopping when it comes to Italy and what you can discover there. A friend of mine who studied in Italy told me that you could just walk every day through streets of Italian cities, do nothing else and never get bored.
Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Scholarships (MAECI) – Scholarships for: Master, PhD, Specialization and Research studies
Italian government with the aim of promoting Italian language, culture and science, as well as to foster international cooperation offers scholarships to carry out study, training and research projects in Italian Universities. Scholarship covers University courses on second level, Master’s and PhD Degree courses, Specialization Schools, research under academic supervision, courses of Higher Education in Arts, Music and Dance (AFAM). They also offer scholarships for courses of Italian language and culture and training/refresher courses for Teachers of Italian language. You can find more information about the scholarship program here. You can find a list of Universities in Italy for which you can use this scholarship here. Only applicants from specific countries are eligible to apply and you can find a list of lucky candidate countries here. Very detailed information about the scholarship is listed each year in the call for applications, so be sure to watch the official website for the call to be published. To give you an idea of the requirements and what to expect from the application process here is a call for applications for 2024/2025.
What they offer?
Scholarships can be offered for periods of three, six or nine months dependent on the level of courses you are applying to. To find out more about the value of scholarships be sure to contact the Italian embassy in your country.
How to apply?
You need to apply online through their application system. The applications usually open around end of March. You can use HeySuccess notifications and set a reminder. When applications open up you will be notified. This is a good way not to miss an opportunity you are really interested in.
