Summary
The Government of Italy is offering MAECI Scholarships for the academic year 2026-27, encouraging international students to pursue Master’s or PhD degrees in Italy. The scholarships are fully funded and cover various academic fields.
- 🎓 Fully Funded Opportunity: The Government of Italy MAECI Scholarships 2026–27 invite international students to pursue Master’s and PhD degrees in Italian universities.
- 🌍 Open to All Nationalities: Students from any country worldwide can apply for this prestigious scholarship to study in Italy for the 2026–2027 academic year.
- 🏫 Wide Range of Study Fields: Almost all academic disciplines and majors are available at participating Italian universities for postgraduate programs.
- 💰 Financial Coverage: The scholarship covers tuition fee exemption, health and accident insurance, and a monthly allowance of €900 paid quarterly to support living expenses.
- 🎯 Purpose of the Program: Offered by Italy’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) to promote cultural, scientific, and technological collaboration, and spread Italian language and culture globally.
- 📚 Selection Criteria: Candidates are selected competitively based on academic qualifications, financial need, motivation, and language proficiency (Italian or English depending on the program).
- 🎓 Eligibility for Master’s: Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and meet the admission requirements of the chosen Italian university or institute.
- 🧑🎓 Eligibility for PhD & Research: PhD applicants must meet the doctoral admission criteria, while research applicants must work under the guidance of an academic supervisor.
- 🎂 Age Requirements: Maximum age is 28 years for Master’s/AFAM programs, 30 years for PhD applicants, and 40 years for research programs.
- 🗣️ Language Requirements: Applicants must provide English proficiency for English-taught programs or Italian language certification for Italian-taught courses.
- 🗓️ Application Deadline: The last date to apply is 26 March 2026, and applications must be submitted online through the official MAECI port.
Designation
Fully Funded Scholarships
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| University | Italian Universities |
| Degree Level | Master’s, PhD |
| Scholarship Coverage | Fully Funded |
| Eligible Nationality | All Nationalities |
| Award Country | Italy |
Research Area
- All academic fields and majors available in Italian Universities.
Location
Italy
Eligibility/Qualification
- Master’s Degree Applicants: Must have completed a bachelor’s degree.
- PhD Applicants: Must meet degree entry requirements established by the university.
- Age Limit:
- Master’s degree: At least 28 years old.
- PhD: Maximum age of 30 years.
- Research under supervision: Under 40 years old.
- Language Proficiency:
- For English-taught courses: Certificate of English proficiency.
- For Italian-taught courses: Certificate of Italian language proficiency.
Description
The MAECI Scholarships are provided by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to promote international cooperation and support cultural, scientific, and technological exchanges. The scholarship includes:
- Tuition fee exemption (subject to university policy)
- Health and medical/accident insurance
- Monthly allowance of €900 credited to the student’s Italian bank account.
How to Apply
- Interested students are required to apply through the online application portal.
- Registration is mandatory to access the application process.
Last Date for Application
March 26, 2026
For more details and to apply, please visit the official application portal.
