Students have lots of questions regarding the Italian Government Scholarship Program. It is the scholarship program offered by the Italian government to international students. Here are the answers to your questions regarding this scholarship program.

 (Q) Is it easy to apply for this scholarship program?

(A) Yes, it is.

(Q) Is it easy to be selected for this scholarship program?

(A) Yes, if eligible

(Q) What is the aim of this scholarship program?

(A) The aim of this scholarship program is:

  • To promote Italian language and culture
  • To support the economic system of Italy in the world
  • To promote international cooperation in scientific, technological, and cultural fields.

(Q) How to apply for the Italian Government Scholarship Program? Or what is the procedure to apply for this scholarship program?

(A) Apply online here.

(Q) Do you have to pay fees for an online application?

(A) No.

(Q) Is it necessary to submit a hard copy of your application?

(A) No.

(Q) What is the duration of this scholarship program?

(A) The scholarship duration may be three, six, or nine months. Only for courses for teachers of the Italian language, the scholarship duration is one month.

(Q) Is it a fully funded scholarship program?

(A) Italian Government Scholarships is offering many grants for the applicants, which are given as follows:

  • The scholarship holders are exempt from the payment of the university tuition fees, under existing regulations. However the Universities, as part of their autonomy, may not allow such exemption. Candidates are therefore recommended to contact the chosen Institution in order to be informed on eventual taxes or tuition fees
  • For the sole period of the scholarships granted by the Italian Government, the scholarship-holders are covered by an insurance policy against illness and/or accident. Air tickets are not granted, except for Chilean citizens
  • Detailed information regarding the scholarship offer, can be requested to the Italian Embassy or Italian Cultural Institute in the applicant’s country of citizenship.

(Q) Is it possible to submit your application after the deadline or last date?

(A) No

(Q) Who can apply for this scholarship program?

(A) Foreign citizens from the following countries and Italian citizens resident abroad (IRE).

(Q) Scholarship will be awarded on merit?

(A) Yes.

(Q) Which fields of education does this program offers?

(A) Italian Government Scholarships is available in any fields at the Italian universities such as:

  • Higher education in Arts, Music, and Dance (AFAM)
  • Research under academic supervision
  • Undergraduate course
  • Postgraduate courses
  • Advanced courses on Italian language
  • Master’s degree
  • D. degree
  • Culture courses for teachers of Italian as a second language
  • Specialization schools.

(Q) What is the eligibility criteria for this scholarship program?

(A) In order to be considered as eligible for the Italian Government Scholarship, the applicant should possess the following eligibility criteria:

  • Educational qualification required by the chosen institution
  • Knowledge of Italian Language:  candidates must possess a certificate of intermediate level in Italian (e.g. CILS B2, CELI 3, PLIDA B2 or INT.IT Roma Tre) or equivalent linguistic proficiency
  • Candidates who are younger than 18 y. o. (born not after 15 April 1998) or older than 35 y. o. (born not before 15 April 1981) on the day of the deadline for the submission of the applications, are not eligible. Candidates for Courses for teachers of Italian as a second language are eligible until they are 45 y. o. (born not before 15 April 1971) on the day of the deadline for the submission of the applications
  • Students enrolled in a year exceeding the legal duration of the course of study (the so-called “fuori corso”) are not eligible for scholarships.
  • The international students from the following list of countries can participate in this scholarship program.
  • Those applicants are not to be considered who cannot meet eligibility criteria.

(Q) What if an applicant submits only their application form not the documents?

(A) Their application form will not be considered.

(Q) A person who already is availing any other scholarship, can apply for this scholarship program?

(A) Can apply but cannot hold two scholarships at the same time.

(Q) Which countries are eligible to apply for this scholarship program?

(A) International students from the following countries are eligible.

(Q) Which documents are necessary for a candidate to submit for the renewal of their scholarship?

(A) If a candidate is a Ph.D. student then he must obtain a letter from their supervisor, stating the positive progress of their studies. If a candidate is a Master’s degree or an AFAM student then he must upload a certificate with exams issued by your university or school.

(Q) Is it possible to make changes in the application form after submitting it?

(A) No. But you can ask to change by writing to borsedistudio@esteri.it.

(Q) Are scholarships limited to the degree courses displayed by the research engine?

(A) No, candidates can apply for any courses which are organized by Universities recognized by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR).

(Q) What happens if any information is found to be untrue?

(A) Process of application will be terminated.

(Q) What is the deadline or last date of this scholarship program?

(A) Last date of form submission is in July 2023. For 2024, deadline is not announced yet.

(Q) How to contact the Italian Government Scholarship Program?

(A) Contact details:

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
and International Cooperation
Piazzale della Farnesina, 1
00135 Rome

Tel: (+39) 06.3691. 8899

Fax: (+39) 06 3236210

Email: crisi@esteri.it

(Q) Want to know more about the Italian Government Scholarship Program?

(A) Visit their official website https://studyinitaly.esteri.it/en/call-for-procedure

By- Syed Pashmina Dolly.