Italian Government Scholarships 2024 : The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) offers grants in favor of foreign citizens and Italian citizens living abroad (IRE) for the academic year 2024-25 in order to foster international cooperation in cultural, scientific and technological fields, to promote Italian language and culture and to support Italy’s economic system in the world (according to Law 288/55 and its subsequent changes and additions).
Grants are offered to complete study courses and research/training programs in public or legally recognized Italian educational institutions.
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Brief Description
Scholarship Sponsor(s): Italian Government
Host Institution(s): Italian educational institutions
Scholarship Type: Full Funding
Number of Awards: Several
Study Level: Postgraduates
Nationality: Local and International Students
DeadlineÂ: June 14th  2024
Eligibility Criteria | Italian Government Scholarships 2024 for International Students
- Applications must only be submitted by foreign and Italian students living abroad (IRE)* holding an appropriate academic qualification required to enroll to the Italian University/Institute (more information on: https://studyinitaly.esteri.it/Static/ProcedureIscrizione).
- Applicants for Master’s Degree/Higher Education in Arts, Music, and Dance (AFAM) Programmes/ Italian Language and Culture advanced Courses should have attained the age of majority and shall not exceed the age of 28 years by the deadline of this call (born after June 9th 1994), with the sole exception of renewals.
- Applicants for PhD Programmes should have attained the age of majority and shall not exceed the age of 30 years by the deadline of this call (born after June 9th 1992), with the sole exception of renewals.
- Applicants for Research Projects under academic supervisionÂshould have attained the age of majority and shall not exceed the age of 40 years by the deadline of this call (born after June 9th 1982).
- In order to enroll in an Italian-taught course, applicants must provide a certification regarding their proficiency in Italian language. The minimum level required is B2 within the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
- In order to enroll in an English-taught course, applicants must provide a language certification regarding their proficiency in English Language. The minimum level required is B2 within the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
- A self-certification may be accepted for candidates from countries where English is an official language. Candidates in possession of an English-taught Bachelor’s degree may submit a document certifying that the study program of their Bachelor’s degree was entirely held in English.
Scholarship Benefits
- Tuition fee
- Health and Medical Insurance
- monthly amount of 900 euros
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Eligible Countries for MAECI Scholarship 2024
Candidates from the following Countries can avail of this Scholarship (MAECI):
Pakistan, Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bielorussia, Bolivia, Bosnia-Erzegovina, Brasile, Bulgaria, Burkina-Faso, Cambogia, Camerun, Canada, Cile, Cina, Cipro, Colombia, Congo Kinsh. , Corea Sud, Costa D’avorio, Costarica, Croazia, Cuba, Ecuado,r Egitto, Estonia, Etiopia, Federazione, Russa, Filippine, Francia, Georgia, Germania, Ghana, Giappone, Giordania, Grecia, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israele, Kazakhstan, Kenia, Kirghizistan, Kosovo, Lettonia, Libano, Libia, Lituania, Macedonia Del Nord, Malesia, Mali, Malta, Marocco, Messico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Mozambico, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, T. Palestinesi, Panama, Paraguay, Peru’, Polonia, Regno Unito, Repubblica Ceca, Romania, Senegal, Serbia, Singapore, Siria, Slovacchia, Slovenia, Sri Lanka, South Africa, South Sudan, Svizzera, Tagikistan, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailandia, Tunisia, Turchia, Turkmenistan, Ucraina, Ungheria, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
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How to Apply for Italian Government Scholarships 2024
Applicants must submit the application online, available upon registration on Study in Italy platform at the following link: https://studyinitaly.esteri.it/
We recommend to register on the Study in Italy portal through a frequently used email address, as further communications will be sent to the chosen email address.
Applications must be received by June 14th 2024, 2 pm CET.
Applications received after the deadline will be rejected.
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*  Indian citizens should also register their application on the website of the Indian Ministry of Education (https://www.education.gov.in/scholarships-education-loan-2/)