Italian Government Scholarships 2026–2027 for Foreign Students @Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI)

Overview

The Italian Government Scholarships 2026–2027 offer fully funded opportunities for foreign students and Italian citizens living abroad to pursue studies in Italy.

Eligibility

• Foreign students from eligible countries
• Italian citizens living abroad (IRE) in selected countries

Benefits

Winners of the scholarships receive:

• €10,800 total for 9-month scholarships
  Paid in three instalments of €5,500, €2,300, and €3,000
• €3,600 total for 3-month Italian language scholarships (paid in one instalment)
• Health insurance coverage during the scholarship period

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the Study in Italy portal.

Deadline

The application deadline is March 26, 2026 at 14:00 Italian time.