MAECI scholarship

Type: Scholarship

Organization: Italian Government

Countries: Italy

Degree levels: Master, PhD

Funding:

• Total Stipend: €10,800 quarterly paid, usually lasting 9 months.
• Tuition: Full exemption from tuition fees at public/recognized institutions.
• Insurance: Health and accident insurance provided.

Eligibility:

• Nationality: Foreign citizens or Italian citizens living abroad (IRE) from specified countries.
• Age Limits (by deadline):
  • Master's Degree (Laurea Magistrale): Not over 28 years old.
  • PhD Programs: Not over 30 years old.
  • Research Projects (under supervision): Not over 40 years old.
• Academic Qualifications: Candidates must hold a suitable academic qualification (e.g., Bachelor’s for Master's programs).
• Language Proficiency:
  • Italian-taught courses: Proof of B2-level proficiency in Italian (CEFR).
  • English-taught courses: Proof of B2-level proficiency in English (CEFR).
  • Exceptions: No language proof is required for Ph.D. students in some cases, or for native speakers, or those with entirely English-taught Bachelor's degrees.
• Program Types: Enrollment in Master's degree programs, PhD programs, or Research projects under academic supervision at Italian public universities/institutes.

Deadline: March 26, 2026

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