The MAECI Scholarship (also known as the Italian Government Scholarship) is a prestigious study grant offered annually by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) in Italy. These scholarships are designed to support international students and Italian nationals living abroad to pursue higher education at Italian universities, including undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD programs. (Nome del tuo sito)
📌 Scholarship Overview
- Name: MAECI Scholarships
- Offered by: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (Italy)
- Host Country: Italy
- Eligible Students: International students not residing in Italy and Italian citizens living abroad
- Study Levels: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, Italian language and cultural programs (varies by year)
- Official Source: University of Pisa scholarship page and MAECI official info (Nome del tuo sito)
🎯 What the MAECI Scholarship Includes
The MAECI scholarship provides meaningful financial support, including:
✔ A monthly stipend (€900 per month, paid quarterly) to help with living costs during the study period
✔ Exemption from university tuition fees (except for small regional fees and a mandatory revenue stamp)
✔ Access to a range of academic programs at Italian universities
✔ Support for 6 to 9 months of study depending on the academic program and scholarship terms ◆ (University of Pisa)
Note: Students may be responsible for a small regional fee (around €140) and a revenue stamp fee (approx. €16). (University of Pisa)
📚 Who Can Apply?
To be eligible for the MAECI scholarship, candidates generally must:
- Be foreign students not resident in Italy or Italian nationals living abroad
- Hold the required academic qualification to enroll in your chosen Italian university course
- Be under a specific age limit (often under 28 years old by the application deadline)
- Provide proof of language proficiency:
- Italian language certificate (minimum B2 level) for courses taught in Italian
- English language proficiency (minimum B2 level) for programs taught entirely in English
- In some cases, self-certification may be accepted for English proficiency if it is an official language in the applicant’s home country (University of Pisa)
📌 Always refer to the official MAECI call for scholarships for the full list of eligible countries and detailed conditions. (University of Pisa)
📝 Application & Selection
Applications are typically submitted through the official MAECI platform after registration. The selection process involves:
- Submitting a complete application including academic and language documents
- Review and evaluation by a committee (often through Italian diplomatic missions)
- Announcement of grantees and scheduling of scholarship awards
- Scholarship disbursement is done quarterly after enrolment and document verification (University of Pisa)
📌 Important Notes
- MAECI scholarships are competitive and limited in number each year.
- Scholarship awards are incompatible with other Italian Government grants (e.g., regional scholarships), meaning students usually cannot receive multiple state-funded awards simultaneously. (University of Pisa)
- Recipients must enrol in a qualifying study program in Italy to receive the scholarship benefits. (Nome del tuo sito)
- Official Website: https://old.unipi.it/index.php/tuition-fees-and-financial-support/item/9725-maeci-scholarships
