Italian Government Scholarship (Invest Your Talent in Italy)
Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) · 🇮🇹 Italy · Europe
FundingFully Funded
LevelMasters/PhD
DeadlineMay
Application feeFree
About this scholarship
Full tuition waiver, monthly stipend (€900/month), health insurance, and Italian language course for international students in Italy. Masters 1-2 years; PhD 3-4 years
ProviderItalian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI)
CountryItaly (Europe)
Host university / institutionItalian universities and AFAM institutions (Politecnico di Milano, Sapienza, Bocconi, etc.)
Degree levelsMasters/PhD
Fields of studyEngineering & Tech, Business & Economics, Arts & Humanities
Funding typeFully Funded
Application feeFree
DeadlineApplications typically open in April and close in May. Results announced July-August.
IntakeOctober / November
Applications openApril
CompetitionHigh
Programme durationMasters 1-2 years; PhD 3-4 years
Italian Government Scholarship (Invest Your Talent in Italy) eligibility criteria
Citizen of eligible countries (check MAECI website)
Bachelor's degree for Masters; Master's for PhD
English proficiency (B2 level or higher)
Age limit: 28 years for Masters, 40 for PhD
Not already residing in Italy
Meet university-specific admission requirements
Benefits and coverage
Full tuition fee waiver
Monthly stipend €900
Health insurance coverage
Italian language and culture course
Access to Italian university network
No tuition at public universities
Required documents
MAECI online application form
Academic transcripts and degree certificates
English/Italian language certificate
CV/Resume
Motivation letter
Two recommendation letters
Copy of passport
University admission letter (if already obtained)
How to apply for the Italian Government Scholarship (Invest Your Talent in Italy)
Review the eligibility criteria above and confirm you meet every requirement.
Prepare all required documents early — transcripts, CV, recommendation letters and motivation letter.
Applications typically open in April and close in May. Results announced July-August. Submit a complete application before the May deadline.
Always confirm the latest details on the official website before applying.
Amount / coverageFull tuition waiver, monthly stipend (€900/month), health insurance, and Italian language…
LevelsMasters/PhD
Frequently asked questions
Citizen of eligible countries (check MAECI website) Bachelor's degree for Masters; Master's for PhD English proficiency (B2 level or higher) Age limit: 28 years for Masters, 40 for PhD Not already residing in Italy Meet university-specific admission requirements
Full tuition fee waiver Monthly stipend €900 Health insurance coverage Italian language and culture course Access to Italian university network No tuition at public universities
MAECI online application form Academic transcripts and degree certificates English/Italian language certificate CV/Resume Motivation letter Two recommendation letters Copy of passport University admission letter (if already obtained)
Applications typically open in April and close in May. Results announced July-August.
No — applications for the Italian Government Scholarship (Invest Your Talent in Italy) are free.