Applications are now open for the Italian Federal Government Scholarships 2026/27 (MAECI) for worldwide trainees and Italian people living abroad who want to study in Italy.
The scholarship is funded 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 recognized institutions in Italy.
Chosen applicants will receive a EUR9,000 grant, together with tuition support and health insurance.
Italian Federal Government Scholarship 2026/27 Summary
Host Nation: Italy
Sponsor: Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAECI)
Study Level: Master’s|PhD|Research|Italian Language & Culture Courses
Qualified Nations: All Nations
Reward: EUR9,000 Grant|Tuition Assistance|Health Insurance
Due date: March 26, 2026
IELTS: Not required oftentimes
Eligibility
Requirements
To apply for the Italian Federal Government Scholarship 2026/27, candidates must:
- Be a global student or an Italian citizen living abroad
- Apply through the Research study in Italy website
- Have a legitimate passport or identity document
- Hold the required academic certification 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 thirty years
- Research Study Applicants: Must not be above 40 years
Scholarship Advantages
Selected prospects will get:
- EUR9,000 overall grant
- Payment in 3 installations
- Tuition fee exemption (depending upon institution policies)
- Health and accident insurance throughout the scholarship period
How To Use
To apply for the Italian Federal Government Scholarships 2026/27:
- Check out the official Research study in Italy portal
- Produce an account using an active email address
- Complete the scholarship application form
- Publish all needed documents
- Submit your application before the deadline
Application Due date
Due date: March 26, 2026