Study Abroad in Italy

Institution: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy

Country: Italy

Applicant Eligible Countries: Worldwide

Type of Opportunity: Scholarships

Study Levels: Graduate, PhD

Start Date: October 1, 2018

End Date: September 30, 2019

Duration: 6 - 9 months

Application Deadline: April 30, 2018

Funding: 900 Euros monthly allowance

Study in Italy

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy announces the availability of several grants to assist foreign citizens not residing in Italy, as well as Italian citizens living abroad. These awards are offered for the 2018-2019 academic year and serve to promote international cooperation, particularly in the areas of culture, science, language, and the economy. Grants may cover any financial need related to study, research, or training at Italian Higher Education Institutes.

Several types of awards are available. Grants for Master’s Degree courses are awarded for six or nine month periods, and require the completion of a Bachelor’s degree in the applicant’s native country. Generally, admission to the second year is also granted as long as the applicant is making satisfactory academic progress.

Grants are also awarded for individuals interested in higher education in arts, music, and dance. These awards also fund six to nine months of study. PhD grants are awarded to students of any discipline, for six or nine months, and require that applicants submit a letter of acceptance from the relevant Italian university.

Some students may also choose to apply for the research under academic supervision program. These awards are granted to research projects that are carried out at the Italian Research Institutions, such as the Italian Research Council or the Italian Institute for Environmental Protection and Research. Italian language and culture courses may also receive grant applications, with funding available for no longer than three months. Applicants to these programs must provide a certificate of proficiency in Italian language.

Age requirements vary. Some programs require that applicants be no older than twenty-eight years old, while others allow applicants to be up to forty years old. Applicants who are Italian Public Administration employees, as well as their first-degree relatives, may not apply.

This program provides full tuition and fees coverage, as well as a moderate monthly living allowance and health insurance. Admission to some programs requires an admissions test. Applicants should also plan to submit CVs detailing their most significant accomplishments. All materials can be submitted via the online application form. It is available at studyinitaly.esteri.it. All materials must be submitted no later than April 30, 2018 at 2 pm. Questions may be directed to dgsp-07@esteri.it.

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