Italian Regional Scholarships 2026

The Italian Regional Scholarships are need-based grants funded by Italian regions to help students study at Italian public universities. They cover undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral studies and include full tuition exemption, free student housing, free daily meals, and an annual monetary stipend up to about €7,000. Eligibility centers on proving a low family income, typically below a regional threshold, in addition to securing admission to an Italian university.

Tuition exemption, free housing, free meals, and an annual stipend up to €7,000, depending on living arrangements and personal situation.

Open to students who have been admitted to an Italian university and who can prove a low annual family income; often assessed by regional income thresholds.

First obtain admission to an Italian university, then apply for the regional scholarship via the regional portal designated by the administering body.