Italian Government MAECI Scholarships for Foreign Students

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI)

Amount: $900
Deadline: June 9 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: graduate, phd, research
Renewable: No

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About

The Italian government offers scholarships to foreign citizens and Italian citizens living abroad (IRE) for study, training, and/or research programs in Italy.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: non-Italian
  • GPA: N/A
  • Age limit (usually 28 for Master's, 30 for PhD, 40 for research)
  • Proficiency in Italian required for some programs

Required Materials

  • Online application
  • Academic transcripts
  • CV
  • Motivation letter
  • Letter of acceptance from Italian institution

Timeline

Applications typically open April. Deadline June 9. Results by end of July.

Tips

Secure admission to an Italian institution before applying. Demonstrate a clear study plan and, if possible, Italian language proficiency.