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Grants for Foreign and Italian Citizens Living Abroad by the Italian Government 2026

Awarded by Government of Italy

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

BachelorsMastersPhDResearch Fellow/ Scientist

Funding Type

Full Funding · Tuition fees + Stipend + Other benefits

Eligible Courses

All subjects offered by the universities

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all selected nationals

Can Be Taken At

Any public or legally recognized Italian university or AFAM institution in Italy

Provider

Government of Italy

Last Verified On

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Overview

Grants for Foreign and Italian Citizens Living Abroad by the Italian Government promote international cooperation in cultural, scientific, and technological fields, support Italian language and culture, and strengthen Italy’s economic system globally.

Eligibility Criteria for Grants for Foreign and Italian Citizens Living Abroad by the Italian Government 2025:

  • Be a foreign citizen living outside Italy
  • Be eligible according to the list of countries/territories specified in the official call
  • Apply for study, training or research programs in Italy (on-site only)
  • Submit application through the Study in Italy portal

Value of Grants for Foreign and Italian Citizens Living Abroad by the Italian Government 2025:

  • 9-month grant: €9,000 per academic year (paid in three installments)
  • 3-month Italian language & culture courses: €3,000
  • Tuition fee exemptions may apply; health and accident insurance included

Application Process:

  • Applicants must apply online via the “Study in Italy” portal.
  • Fill in the online application form and upload the required documents.
  • Select up to three course options (of the same program type) at Italian institutions.
  • Submit the application by the deadline.
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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 Government of Italy. 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 Grants for Foreign and Italian Citizens Living Abroad by the Italian Government 2026 is Expired.
  • Grants for Foreign and Italian Citizens Living Abroad by the Italian Government 2026 is offered to Bachelors, Masters, PhD, Research Fellow/ Scientist degree.
  • Grants for Foreign and Italian Citizens Living Abroad by the Italian Government 2026 is offered for All subjects offered by the universities.
  • Grants for Foreign and Italian Citizens Living Abroad by the Italian Government 2026 is open for: Open to all selected nationals .
  • Grants for Foreign and Italian Citizens Living Abroad by the Italian Government 2026 is offered by Government of Italy.
  • Grants for Foreign and Italian Citizens Living Abroad by the Italian Government 2026 covers Full Funding, Tuition fees + Stipend + Other benefits.