Master Scholarships for International Students in Italy, 2018-2019

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Italy is offering scholarships for international students for the academic year 2018-2019. Scholarships are awarded for courses of Master’s degree (Laurea magistrale or Master universitario) at Italian Higher Education Institutes partners of the Invest Your Talent in Italy Program.

The aim of the Program is to foster cooperation among Italian Universities and Italian companies in order to promote their internationalization by sustaining higher education courses tailored to the needs of the labor market.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is the foreign ministry of the government of the Republic of Italy. It is also known as the Farnesina as a metonym from its headquarters, the Palazzo della Farnesina in Rome.

Candidates should submit an English language certificate as proof of their proficiency in English. Candidates should hold at least a B2 level certificate within the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Proof of proficiency in Italian is not mandatory but will be taken into consideration in the selection process.

Scholarship Description:

Application Deadline: February 28, 2018
Course Level: Scholarships are awarded for courses of Master’s degree (Laurea magistrale or Master universitario) at Italian Higher Education Institutes (state-owned institutions or institutions legally recognized by the relevant state authorities) partners of the Invest Your Talent in Italy Program.
Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded to study the subjects offered by the university.
Scholarship Award: Grantees will receive 888 euros monthly allowance every three months on their Italian bank account. The first instalment of the scholarship can only be received after the University enrollment according to the necessary administrative procedures. The last instalment of the scholarship can only be received after verification of conditions established under Article 6.2 of this Call. The scholarship only covers courses attended in Italy.
Number of Scholarships: Not given
Scholarship can be taken in Italy

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

Eligible Countries: Scholarships are awarded to citizens, permanently resident in their home country, of the following list of countries: Azerbaijan, Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ghana, Kazakhstan, Mexico, People’s Republic of China, Tunisia, Turkey and Vietnam.

Entrance Requirements: Applications may be submitted only by those who meet the following requirements by the deadline for this call.

• Academic qualifications: Applications may only be submitted by those candidates referred to in Article 2 who hold the required academic qualifications (Bachelor’s Degree) to enrol in the chosen Master’s degree Program (Laurea Magistrale or Master Universitario).
• Application: Only those students who have submitted their application for one of the postgraduate courses (laurea Magistrale or Master) included in the Program can apply for an IYT scholarship:
• Age requirements: Candidates may apply if they are no more than 28 years old at the deadline of this call, except for the only renewals.

English Language Requirements: Candidates should submit an English language certificate as proof of their proficiency in English. Candidates should hold at least a B2 level certificate within the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Proof of proficiency in Italian is not mandatory but will be taken into consideration in the selection process.

Application Procedure:

Candidates must provide the following documents:

• The final transcript of all previous exams as well as the final grade (Bachelor’s Degree). In case these documents are not available, candidates should submit an updated transcript of the exams; documents need to be translated except for the titles in English, French and Spanish;
• One or more Reference Letters were written by a Tutor/Professor/Employer. Reference Letters must be addressed to the University or to the Invest Your Talent in Italy Technical Committee, properly dated and signed. Candidates must also provide full contacts of the Tutor/Professor/Employer;
• A video no more than one minute long about their motivations;
• CV/Resume;
• English language certificate (IELTS or TOEFL);
• Valid Passport or Identity Document.

How to Apply:

Candidates must complete and submit the online application form.

Online Application