MAECI Scholarships 2025-2026 - Foreign Students (Italy)

Opportunity summary

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) offers each year scholarships for foreign students wishing to study in Italy. The application call for the academic year 2025-2026 is now closed.

Interested candidates are invited to regularly check the official Study in Italy website to be informed of the next publication. In case of download issues, the files are also available via the link "Borse di studio offerte dal Governo italiano a studenti stranieri e italiani residenti all’estero (IRE)".

Eligibility criteria

Benefits and funding

Funding level: fully funded. The details of the benefits (stipend, tuition fees, travel, insurance) are published by the organisation on its official page.

Required documents

The exact list of documents is not detailed in the announcement we consulted. It appears in the official form or rules: open the application page to read it before preparing your file.

How to apply, step by step

1. Read the official announcement. Open the opportunity page published by MAECI - Italian Government Scholarships (Study in Italy) and read the conditions and timeline carefully.
2. Check your eligibility. Review the nationality, study level, field and language requirements set by the organisation.
3. Prepare your file. Gather the documents requested in the official announcement (usually: ID, diplomas, transcripts, CV and cover letter).
4. Submit your application. Follow the submission procedure described by the organisation on its official page.
5. Check the deadline. The exact calendar is on the official page: confirm it before submitting your file.
6. Follow your application. Keep the acknowledgement of receipt and check your inbox: the organisation will contact you about the next steps.

Important dates

Source and verification

• MAECI - Study in Italy (Bourses du Gouvernement Italien) - official page (main source)