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Fulbright - Fondazione Falcone - NIAF Scholarship 2027

Awarded by National Italian American Foundation (NIAF)

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

PhD

Funding Type

Partial Funding · up to EUR 12,700

Eligible Courses

Law and criminology

Eligible Nationalities

Open to Italian and US nationals

Can Be Taken At

Any Italian and US nationals

Provider

National Italian American Foundation (NIAF)

Last Verified On

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Overview

Fulbright - Fondazione Falcone is offered by the National Italian-American Foundation (NIAF).

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Candidates from the USA and Italy are eligible for this scholarship.
  • Applicants of Fulbright - Fondazione Falcone - NIAF Scholarship at the B.A., M.A., and Ph.D./JD level can apply for this award. 
  • Candidates who are enrolled in a graduate program in Criminology at a university in the U.S. will be given preference.
  • Students with plans for an academic/professional career in the field of Law and Criminology are the best fit for the award.
  • Applicants with a particular interest in relevant priority issues related to Sicily and the promotion of the rule of law must apply.
  • Candidates applying for Fulbright - Fondazione Falcone - NIAF Scholarship must be consistent with the Fondazione “Giovanni e Francesca Falcone” mission and program. 
  • In-depth knowledge and familiarity with Sicily’s economic context are essential.
  • Students with projects involving interdisciplinary disciplines related to Criminology, such as Law, Economics, Sociology, Education, and Anthropology, are invited to apply.
SIMPLE 5 STEP PROCESS

How to Apply

1

Check Eligibility

Confirm that you meet the scholarship requirements

2

Prepare Documents

Gather all required documents for your application

3

Submit Application

Apply through the official scholarship application process

4

Application Review

The scholarship provider evaluates eligible applications

5

Scholarship Decision

Selected applicants are informed about the final results

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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at National Italian American Foundation (NIAF). Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of Fulbright - Fondazione Falcone - NIAF Scholarship 2027 is 06 Oct, 2026.
  • Fulbright - Fondazione Falcone - NIAF Scholarship 2027 is offered to PhD degree.
  • Fulbright - Fondazione Falcone - NIAF Scholarship 2027 is offered for Law and criminology.
  • Fulbright - Fondazione Falcone - NIAF Scholarship 2027 is open for: Open to Italian and US nationals.
  • Fulbright - Fondazione Falcone - NIAF Scholarship 2027 is offered by National Italian American Foundation (NIAF).
  • Fulbright - Fondazione Falcone - NIAF Scholarship 2027 covers Partial Funding, up to EUR 12,700.