Grantees may be exempted from the payment of enrollment and tuition fees depending on the policy of each University.
Exemptions are not granted for courses in Italian language and culture, for which enrollment fees are due.
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.
Terms of Grant
Grantees will receive a 900 Euros monthly allowance on a quarterly basis, which will be paid on their Italian bank account.
The first installment of the grant can be received only after the completion of University enrollment and the submission of all the documents requested according to the necessary administrative procedures.
The MAECI will begin the disbursment procedures at the end of each quarter. Individual payments will therefore commence after that period.
The last installment of the grant will be paid only upon verification of satisfactory academic progress.
Eligibilities
Applicants who will meet the following requirements by the deadline of this call (May 30th, 2019, 2 p.m. C.E.T.) may apply for a grant.
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
Age requirements
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 by the deadline of this call (May 30th, 2019), with the sole exception of renewals.
Applicants for PhD Programmes should not be over 30 years old by the deadline of this call (May 30th, 2019), with the sole exception of renewals.
Applicants for Research Projects under academic supervision should not be over 40 years old by the deadline of this call (May 30th, 2019).
Language proficiency
Italian-taught courses
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 Italian course at the University may submit a language certification issued by a language teacher of the University department.
English-taught courses
In this case 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).
Proof of proficiency in Italian is not required for courses entirely taught in English.
Self-certification may be valid for candidates from countries where English is an official language and who are applying for courses held entirely in English.
Italian language and culture courses
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).
Candidates who were enrolled in Italian course at the University may submit a language certification issued by a language teacher of the University department.
Eligible Regions: Multiple Regions (Please refer to the official website)
Application Process
Applicants must complete and submit the online application form available upon registration.
They recommend choosing a frequently used email address; subsequent communications will be sent to the chosen address.
Applications must be submitted by 2 pm C.E.T. May 30th, 2018.
Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
Application Deadline: May 30, 2019 (30 Days Remaining)