Applications are now open for the Italian Government Scholarships 2026/27 (MAECI) for worldwide students and Italian citizens living abroad who want to study in Italy.
The scholarship is moneyed by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and supports trainees pursuing Master’s degrees, PhD programs, research, and advanced courses in Italian language and culture at acknowledged institutions in Italy.
Chosen applicants will receive a EUR9,000 grant, along with tuition assistance and health insurance.
Italian Federal Government Scholarship 2026/27 Summary
Host Country: Italy
Sponsor: Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAECI)
Research Study Level: Master’s|PhD|Research|Italian Language & Culture Courses
Qualified Nations: All Nations
Reward: EUR9,000 Grant|Tuition Assistance|Health Insurance
Deadline: March 26, 2026
IELTS: Not needed in a lot of cases
Eligibility
Requirements
To look for the Italian Federal Government Scholarship 2026/27, candidates must:
- Be a worldwide trainee or an Italian citizen living abroad
- Apply through the Study in Italy portal
- Have a valid passport or identity file
- Hold the needed scholastic credentials for the chosen program in Italy
- Age Limits
- Master’s/ AFAM/ Italian Language & Culture Courses: Should not be above 28 years
- PhD Candidates: Should not be above 30 years
- Research Study Applicants: Should not be above 40 years
Scholarship Benefits
Chosen prospects will receive:
- EUR9,000 overall grant
- Payment in 3 installments
- Tuition charge exemption (depending on organization policies)
- Health and mishap insurance coverage during the scholarship period
How To Apply
To request the Italian Federal Government Scholarships 2026/27:
- Check out the official Research study in Italy portal
- Create an account utilizing an active email address
- Total the scholarship application form
- Submit all required files
- Send your application before the deadline
Application Due date
Due date: March 26, 2026