Course(s) Offered: Available fields
Course Level: Undergraduate, Graduate (masters, PhD)
Provider: Italian Government
Country to Study in: Italy
Scholarship Description
The Italian Government offers scholarships to both foreign citizens and Italian citizens resident abroad (IRE) for study at academic institutions within Italy. Scholarships are only for study and/or research projects within the Italian public education and research system.
The scholarships are available for University degree courses (Undergraduate and Postgraduate), Advanced vocational training, art and music courses, Masters Degree courses (Levels I or II), Ph.D. Courses, Specialisation Schools, Research under academic supervision, Courses on Italian language and culture or courses for teachers of Italian as second language.
Eligibility
To be eligible for study grants, students must have the following prerequisites:
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have the credentials requested for enrollment in the institution of their choice. All credentials and certificates of study must be submitted along with their Italian translation.
- Knowledge of the Italian language: Knowledge of the Italian language is indispensable. Applicants will need a certificate of intermediate level Italian (e.g. CILS B2, CELI 3, PLIDA B2 or INT.IT Roma Tre) or equivalent linguistic competence issued by a local organization or language school (e.g. Italian Cultural Institute, Dante Alighieri Society branch etc.). Applicants for enrolment in advanced vocational training, art and music courses or University courses held entirely in English, must have at least an A2 level of competence.
- Age Limits: The age limit for obtaining a study grant is cited in bilateral Cultural Agreement Executive Programmes. With the exception of the provisions stated in Cultural Agreement Executive Programmes, applicants who are under age (younger than 18) or older than 35 on the day of the deadline for the submission of the applications (see below) are not eligible. Their applications will not be considered.
However, this age limit does not apply to applicants who are Italian language teachers and actively engaged in teaching Italian. Teachers of Italian as second language are eligible until they are 45 y.o. (on the day of the deadline for the submission of the applications). - Restrictions: Students who are not complying with university prescriptions (e.g. who have not passed the due exams) are not eligible for a scholarship.
Citizens of several countries (including African countries) and Italian Residents Abroad. Countries whose students may apply to Italian bursaries are on the Recipient Country List.
Participating Institution(s)
All Italian Universities and Higher Education Institutions within the Italian public education and research system. See the list of International Offices of the main Italian Universities.
Field(s) of study
All eligible Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses offered at participating universities
Sponsorship duration
The only awards to be given will be of three, six or nine month duration. None are available for shorter periods of study.
Number of awards / Bursary benefits
For the sole period of the scholarships granted by the Italian Government, the scholarship-holders are covered by an insurance policy against illness and/or accident.
Detailed and specific information on these is provided by the Italian Embassy or Italian Cultural Institute in the applicant’s country of citizenship.
Method of Application
Applicants for Italian government scholarships are requested to obtain country-specific information from the Italian diplomatic mission or Italian Cultural Institute of their country of origin, either in person or from the institutional websites.
Information provided will include: applicant requirements, application deadlines, bursary types, number, description and monetary amount of bursaries, AND selection procedures.
Before submitting their applications prospective applicants for Italian bursaries must contact the university or institution in Italy where they intend to study and are advised to be as fully informed as possible about the institution and course of study.
All applicants must complete and submit the on-line application form by the stated deadline date.
DEADLINES:
Application forms must be received on-line by midnight (Italian time) Wednesday, May 28th 2014.
PLEASE NOTE:
Applicants will be notified of the outcome by the Italian Embassy in their country. Successful recipients will be asked to immediately submit authenticated copies of their documents along with their official translations in Italian.
Italian language proficiency is necessary. Many Italian Cultural Institutes around the world offer Italian language courses and have language proficiency testing facilities. Check the map Network of Italian Cultural Institutes.
Scholarships are awarded for study and/or research programmes at public and legally accredited institutions. Scholarship recipients study at the Italian universities/institutions of their choice, based on the approval of the selection committee.
Pre-enrolment to the chosen Italian Institution will be done through the Italian Diplomatic Representatives in the student’s country of citizenship.
Application Deadline: 28 May 2014
Open to International students: Yes
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