MAECI Scholarships 2023-24 | Italian Government Scholarships for Foreign Students | Fully Funded

Italian Government Scholarships for Foreign Students | Fully Funded

MAECI Fully Funded Scholarships 2023-24 | Foreign And Italian Citizens Living Abroad Scholarship.

Grants for Foreign And Italian Citizens Living Abroad | Awarded By The Italian Government. 

Call for Applications for the Academic Year 2023-24. 

MAECI Fully Funded Scholarships 2023-24 in Italy is open to all international aspirants who want to pursue higher education abroad. Applications are accepted for fully funded scholarships for those who wish to continue their Master’s Programs and Ph.D. Programs education abroad. Almost all the subjects and specializations such as arts, Business, Social Sciences, Engineering, and Law are offered.

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 2023-24 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.

Grants are offered to complete study courses and research/training programs in public or legally recognized Italian educational institutions.

MAECI Fully Funded Scholarships 2023-24 in Italy:

Ø Offered Degrees: Masters & PhD Programs

Ø Funded By: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Ø Scholarship Award: Fully Funded

Ø Host Country: Italy

Scholarship Benefits of MAECI in Italy:

Entrants chosen for Italian government scholarships 2023 will be benefited from the following:

Ø  Payment of enrollment fee

Ø   Tuition Fees

Grantees may be exempted from the payment of enrollment and tuition fees depending on the policy of each University. Exemption is not granted for courses in Italian language and culture, for which enrollment fees are due.

Ø  Health and Medical Insurance.

Grantees will be covered by a health and medical/accident insurance contracted by MAECI for the entire duration of the grant. Insurance coverage will not apply to events derived from pre-existing physical and pathological conditions.

Ø  Financial Grant

Grantees will receive a monthly allowance of 900 Euros on a quarterly basis, which will be paid on their Italian bank account.

The scholarship duration can six or nine months depending on the type of course. Renewals are granted only to applicants who prove satisfactory academic progress.

Eligibility Criteria applying Italian Government Scholarships for Foreign Students

Ø Academic qualifications

Applications must only be submitted by foreign students not residing in Italy and by Italian citizens living abroad (IRE)* holding an appropriate academic qualification required to enroll to the Italian University/Institute. See this link for more information.

Ø Age limits

Applicants for Master’s Degree/Higher Education in Arts, Music, and Dance (AFAM) Programmes/Italian Language and Culture Courses should not be over 28 years old and 364 days by the deadline, with the sole exception of renewals.

Applicants for PhD Programmes should not be over the age of 30 years and 364 days by the deadline, with the sole exception of renewals.

Applicants for Research Projects under academic supervision should not be over 40 years old and 364 days by the deadline.

Ø Language skills and proficiency

In order to enroll in an Italian-taught course, applicants must provide a certificate of their proficiency in Italian language. The minimum level required is B2 within the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Candidates who were enrolled in an Italian-taught course at the University may submit a language certification issued by a language teacher of the University department.

In order to enroll in an English-taught course,  applicants must provide a language certificate of 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 and who are applying for courses held entirely in English. Proof of proficiency in Italian is not required for courses entirely taught in English.

For Italian language and culture courses, applicants must provide a certificate of their proficiency in Italian language. The minimum level required is A2 within the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

For PhD programs and Research projects under academic supervision, no proof of language proficiency is required for PhD programs and Research under academic supervision.

Application Requirements:

Ø  A bachelor’s degree is required for applicants to a master’s degree program.

Ø  At the time of application for the Master’s degree program, you must be 28 years old or younger.

Ø  If you are applying for a Ph.D. program, you must be under 30 years old at the time of application.

Ø  The aspirants must be able to demonstrate English language competency through IELTS or another language certificate such as English competency Language Proof.

THE LIST OF ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES CLICK HERE TO SEE ON PDF.

Necessary Documents:

Ø  The Highest Degree Diploma

Ø  Passport for International Students.

Ø  Short Resume/CV.

Ø  Recent Passport size Photograph.

Ø  Consent letter or Invitation Letter

Ø  Medical Report

Ø  Research Proposal

Ø  Proof of Citizenship (Passport, ID Card)

Ø  Language Proof (optional)

Ø  Study plan 

Ø  Recommendation Letters.

Ø  Health Certificate.

Application Deadline:

Ø  The last date to apply online for the MAECI Fully Funded Scholarships 2023-24 in Italy is 9th June 2023.

How to apply Italian Government Scholarships for Foreign Students:

Applicants must complete and submit the online application form available upon registration at the official website.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO APPLY ON OFFICIAL WEBSITE.