Italian Government Scholarships 2025–2026 (MAECI) | Fully Funded Study in Italy | Apply by May 16, 2025

SCHOLARSHIP OVERVIEW

Scholarship Name: MAECI Scholarships 2025–2026
Offered By: Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI)
Host Country: Italy
Degree Levels: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, AFAM, Research Projects, Italian Language & Culture
Deadline: June 16, 2025 – 14:00 (Italian Time)

About the Scholarship

The Italian Government (MAECI) Scholarships 2025–2026 offer fully funded opportunities for international students and Italians living abroad to study in Italy’s top public universities, AFAM institutes (Arts, Music, Dance), and research centers like CNR and INFN. This is your chance to live, study, and build your career in Italy—all expenses covered!

Whether you want to pursue a Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, or even a short Italian language course, this scholarship program is your gateway to Italy.

Host Institutions

  • 🇮🇹 Public universities in Italy
  • AFAM institutes (Art, Music, Dance schools)
  • Research institutions: CNR, INFN, INAF
  • Recognized museums and archives

🎓 Eligible Degree Levels & Scholarship Duration

ProgramDurationRenewable
Master’s Degree9 months✅ Yes
AFAM (Arts, Music, Dance)9 months✅ Yes
PhD Programs9 months✅ Yes
Research Projects9 months❌ No (can reapply)
Bachelor’s/Single-cycle Master’s9 months✅ Yes
Italian Language & Culture Courses3 months❌ No

Scholarship Benefits

BenefitDetails
💰 Stipend€9,000 total (€1,000/month), paid in three installments
🩺 Health InsuranceEmergency coverage for the full stay
🏛️ TuitionExemptions at many public universities (regional fees may apply)
🏆 Special GrantsFor students from Morocco, Nigeria, DR Congo, and Italian schools in Africa pursuing high-demand fields

Language Requirements

  • English-taught programs: B2 level English
  • Italian-taught programs: B2 level Italian
  • PhD/Research projects: Language certificate not always required, but check with your supervisor

Who Can Apply

Foreign citizens or Italian nationals living abroad
Age Limits by program:

  • Bachelor’s: ≤23 (born after May 16, 2002)
  • Master’s/AFAM/Language: ≤28 (born after May 16, 1996)
  • PhD: ≤30 (born after May 16, 1994)
  • Research: ≤40 (born after May 16, 1984)
    Must have the correct educational qualifications for the program
    Must not be employed by the Italian public administration

How to Apply

Only institutions listed on the official Study in Italy platform are eligible

Interested student can apply using the following link

Instruction

  1. Visit the Application site using APPLY HERE button
  2. Register and complete your profile
  3. Upload documents (passport, transcripts, language proof, etc.)
  4. Submit application before May 16, 2025, at 14:00 (Italian time)
  5. Await official notification if selected

👉 Tip: Having a university admission letter (especially for PhD and research) improves your chances!

Fields of Study

You can choose almost any major, including:

  • Engineering & Technology
  • Medicine & Health Sciences
  • Arts, Music, and Dance (AFAM)
  • Social Sciences & Humanities
  • Agriculture, Business, Economics
  • Italian Language & Culture
    Special attention is given to peace, development, and humanitarian fields (Attanasio Grants).

Why Study in Italy?

  • Live and study in one of the world’s most historic and artistic countries
  • Join a vibrant global network through MAECI alumni, WikiAfrica, and Italian research hubs
  • Enhance your international career prospects in Europe and beyond

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37 thoughts on “Italian Government Scholarships 2025–2026 (MAECI) | Fully Funded Study in Italy | Apply by May 16, 2025”

  1. Dear Admission Committee,
    I am writing to express my strong interest for MSC in mathematics and for art’s and design as advertised in your website. With a solid academic background in mathematics coupled with research experience in teaching learning applications, with a strong interest and passion to do high-quality researches in mathematics with technology. I look forward to joining this project as a MSC candidate.
    Currently, I am a teacher at shey bench secondary and preparatory school, Ethiopia in mathematics department. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in natural science colleges department of mathematics from jimma University. Additionally, I hold another certificate about teaching and learning skills in 2022 and in 2024 from mizan tepi University, further enhancing my expertise in the field.
    I have strong background within mathematics to teaching and give about the topic of number system, set, equation, function, geometryical plane figure, vectors, statics and probability at shey bench secondary and preparatory school for around 3 year and size secondary and preparatory school 6 month or 1 semester. My degree project (research) in mathematics, focusing on one dimensional wave equation and it’s application by canonical method:Using canonical method, the one-dimensional wave equation has been present applications in partial differential equations. Further, this equation may be used other methods like Riemann volterra solution, separation of variables may have more accurately and applications for partial differential equations. Additionally, I worked art’s and design using a nature talent for better resources during in rest time.

  2. I am worku tlahun i am finding of works in by driving and takecaring of plantes labor work if there is this types of work i can do it please try to inform me if there is achance

  3. Dr.Aemro Awoke

    I am Aemro Awoke(Doctor of Veterinary medicine and Economist
    I need scholarship to learn, to work …
    Please invite me to join your university and companies.

  4. Well i’m tsega dejene so thanks for give our this opportunity and i need job i’m graduate by engineering and additionally driver of car

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