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Italian Government MAECI Scholarship 2025/26: Fully Funded Opportunity for Master’s & PhD Students

Table of Content

  1. Overview of Italian Government MAECI Scholarship
  2. How Does the MAECI Scholarship Work?
  3. Financial Coverage
  4. Eligibility Criteria
  5. How to Apply for the Italian Government MAECI Scholarship 2025?
  6. Participating Italian Universities

The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAECI) has announced that applications for the 2025/26 Italian Government Scholarship are now open. This prestigious scholarship is available to foreign students and Italian citizens living abroad, providing an opportunity to pursue Master’s and PhD degrees at Italy's public or officially recognized universities. Citizens from 141 countries are eligible to apply for this fully funded scholarship, which aims to support talented students who may otherwise struggle to finance their studies in Italy.

About the Italian Government MAECI Scholarship 

  • Host Country: Italy

  • Scholarship Name: MAECI (Study in Italy) by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

  • Degree Levels: Master’s and PhD

  • Scholarship Benefits: Fully Funded

  • Application Deadline: 16th May 2025

How Does the MAECI Scholarship Work?

If you're considering studying in Italy but lack the financial means, the MAECI Scholarship could be the perfect solution. The scholarship provides complete financial support to selected students, making studying in Italy an achievable goal. Most public universities in Italy participate in the MAECI Scholarship Program. When applying to an Italian university, simply select the MAECI Scholarship option.

Financial Coverage

The scholarship offers the following financial benefits:

  • Exemption from enrollment and tuition fees

  • Health and medical accident insurance

  • A total grant of €9,000, divided into three installments:

    • First installment: €4,500

    • Second installment: €2,500

    • Final installment: €2,000

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the MAECI Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Nationality: Applicants must be citizens of one of the 141 eligible countries.

  • Master’s Degree Applicants: Must hold a bachelor’s degree and be under 28 years old at the time of application.

  • PhD Applicants: Must be under 30 years old at the time of application.

  • Language Proficiency: Proof of English proficiency is required, either through IELTS or an equivalent language certificate.

How to Apply for the Italian Government MAECI Scholarship 2025?

Applicants must apply online through the official “Study in Italy” website. Importantly, the scholarship application process is separate from university admission. After being selected for the scholarship, applicants will then need to secure admission at an Italian public university.

Participating Italian Universities

The MAECI Scholarship is available at all public and legally recognized higher education institutions in Italy. This includes many prestigious universities throughout the country, ensuring broad access for eligible students.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Scholarship at Uniplus Global to apply

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