Italian Government Scholarships for Foreign and Italy-resident Italian Citizens 2024/2025

The Italian Government Scholarships are awarded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to foreign nationals and Italian citizens living abroad to support study, training and research programmes at public and recognized higher education and research institutions in Italy. Scholarships cover different types and lengths of study including 9-month awards for full-degree and research programmes, and 3-month awards for Italian language and culture courses. The scholarships aim to promote international cultural cooperation, the dissemination of Italian language, culture and science, and the international visibility of Italy's economic and technological sectors.

Monthly stipend (example given: EUR 1,000 per month for Lithuanian allocation); scholarship payment for the duration specified (3-month or 9-month types); official award letter from the Italian embassy. Exact benefits and duration specified in the award letter.

Open to foreign nationals and Italian citizens residing abroad who meet specific education, age and language requirements by the final competition date. Candidates must already hold the education required for their chosen study programme and meet specified age limits (generally up to 28; up to 30 for first-year doctoral applicants; up to 40 for research projects with a supervisor).

Applications submitted according to the competition notice via the Study in Italy portal and through Italian diplomatic representations; applicants must attach required documents including language certificates and, where required, an acceptance letter from the Italian host institution or research supervisor.