Applications are now open for the Italian Government Scholarships 2026/27 (MAECI) for international students and Italian residents living abroad who wish to study in Italy.
The scholarship is moneyed by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and supports students pursuing Master’s degrees, PhD programs, research, and advanced courses in Italian language and culture at acknowledged institutions in Italy.
Chosen applicants will get a EUR9,000 grant, in addition to tuition support and medical insurance.
Italian Government Scholarship 2026/27 Summary
Host Nation: Italy
Sponsor: Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAECI)
Study Level: Master’s|PhD|Research study|Italian Language & Culture Courses
Eligible Nations: All Nations
Reward: EUR9,000 Grant|Tuition Assistance|Health Insurance
Due date: March 26, 2026
IELTS: Not required in most cases
Eligibility
Requirements
To request the Italian Federal Government Scholarship 2026/27, candidates must:
- Be a global student or an Italian person living abroad
- Apply through the Study in Italy website
- Have a valid passport or identity document
- Hold the needed scholastic credentials for the picked program in Italy
- Age Limits
- Master’s/ AFAM/ Italian Language & Culture Courses: Need To not be above 28 years
- PhD Applicants: Need To not be above 30 years
- Research Applicants: Should not be above 40 years
Scholarship Benefits
Selected candidates will get:
- EUR9,000 overall grant
- Payment in 3 installments
- Tuition charge exemption (depending on organization policies)
- Health and accident insurance coverage throughout the scholarship duration
How To Use
To request the Italian Government Scholarships 2026/27:
- Go to the main Research study in Italy portal
- Create an account using an active email address
- Total the scholarship application
- Submit all required documents
- Submit your application before the due date
Application Due date
Due date: March 26, 2026