Italian Government Scholarships in Italy 2016

Italian Government Scholarships

Italian Government is offering scholarships for both to foreign citizens and Italian citizen’s resident abroad (IRE).The aim of this scholarship to complete the degree in the best environment and the applicants can select any field to complete the degree. And the applicant who wants to study in Italy this is the best chance.

Scholarship Field

 Applicant can select any field to complete the degree

 Duration of Study

The scholarship duration may be three, six, or nine months. Only for courses for teachers of Italian language the scholarship duration is one month

Scholarships Description

The scholarship holders are exempt from the payment of the university tuition fees, in accordance with existing regulations. However the Universities, as part of their autonomy, may not allow such exemption. Candidates are therefore recommended to contact the chosen Institution in order to be informed on eventual taxes or tuition fees

For the sole period of the scholarships granted by the Italian Government, the scholarship-holders are covered by an insurance policy against illness and/or accident. Air tickets are not granted, except for Chilean citizens

Detailed information regarding the scholarship offer, can be requested to the Italian Embassy or Italian Cultural Institute in the applicant’s country of citizenship

Eligibility Condition

Educational qualification required by the chosen institution

Knowledge of Italian Language:  candidates must possess a certificate of intermediate level in Italian (e.g. CILS B2, CELI 3, PLIDA B2 or INT.IT Roma Tre) or equivalent linguistic proficiency

Candidates who are younger than 18 y. o. (born not after 15 April 1998) or older than 35 y. o. (born not before 15 April 1981) on the day of the deadline for the submission of the applications, are not eligible. Candidates for Courses for teachers of Italian as second language are eligible until they are 45 y. o. (born not before 15 April 1971) on the day of the deadline for the submission of the applications

Students enrolled in a year exceeding the legal duration of the course of study (the so-called “fuori corso”) are not eligible for scholarships

How to Apply – Download Scholarships Form

All applicants must apply online application form at “Borse on Line”

Attach all necessary documents with form

Contact us

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
and International Cooperation

Piazzale della Farnesina, 1
00135 Rome

Tel: (+39) 06.3691. 8899

Fax: (+39) 06 3236210

Email: crisi@esteri.it

Last Date to Apply / Deadline

15^th April (annual)

Official Website

For more information and details visit Scholarship Website

http://www.esteri.it/mae/en/ministero/servizi/stranieri/opportunita/borsestudio_stranieri.html?LANG=EN