Italian Government Scholarships for Foreign Students (MAECI)

Overview

Funded by Italy's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, this long-running programme offers grants for foreign citizens (and Italians living abroad) to study, train, or research at Italian public and legally recognized institutions. It includes both academic-year study grants and shorter Italian language/culture course grants.

Funding

Total award of approximately €10,800, plus a full tuition fee waiver and collective health insurance

Eligibility

• Citizen of a country/territory listed as eligible in the current year's call
• Meet the academic requirements for the course/programme level applied for
• Apply exclusively through the official Study in Italy online portal
• Different tracks exist for full study programmes vs. short language courses, each with separate grant amounts
• Health and accident insurance is provided by MAECI for the grant duration

Application Deadline

Annual deadline typically in late March (e.g., 26 March) Always confirm exact dates on the official site before planning your application, since deadlines shift year to year.

How to Apply

1. Secure admission/pre-enrolment at an Italian public or recognized private institution separately
2. Register on the 'Study in Italy' portal (studyinitaly.esteri.it)
3. Complete the online MAECI scholarship application form with all required details
4. Upload supporting documents (transcripts, CV, language certificates, motivation letter)
5. Await results published on the portal, generally a few months after the deadline