Study in Italy for Free: Top Scholarships You Need to Know

What’s better than affordable education abroad? Free education, obviously! And that’s exactly why we have brought you another guide on how you can study in Italy for free.

In this blog, I’ll be listing down the best scholarships in Italy that allow you to pursue higher education without worrying about tuition fees.  Let's take a look at some of the most popular scholarships that can help turn your dream of studying in Italy into a reality.

1. MAECI Scholarships (Government of Italy Scholarships)

These scholarships are available for Postgraduate (PG) students only and not only awards 900 Euros as a stipend per month for 6 to 9 months of living but the winners will also be exempted from paying tuition fee which makes this scholarship worth 100%. Based on academic excellence, the living stipend duration can also be increased. To apply, visit the Study in Italy website, register, and complete the entire application process online. 

2. Bocconi University Scholarships (UG & PG Students)

Bocconi University offers two types of merit-based scholarships:

• Bocconi International Awards Undergraduate – Offers a 50% tuition fee waiver.
• Bocconi Graduate Merit Awards – Offers a 100% tuition fee waiver.

The best part? You don’t need to apply separately, your university application automatically makes you eligible for this scholarship!

3. Merit-Based Scholarships at Politecnico Di Milano

This scholarship is available for Master’s students only, with three different funding schemes:

• Platinum Scholarship – Full tuition fee waiver + 10,000 Euros stipend per year.
• Gold Scholarship – Full tuition fee waiver + 5,000 Euros stipend per year.
• Silver Scholarship – Full tuition fee waiver only.

Excellent academics and a motivation letter are required for this scholarship and you can apply for it along with your application to the university.

4. Padua International Excellence Scholarship

This scholarship is available for both Bachelor's and Master's students and awards a full tuition fee waiver plus 8000 Euros grant per year to international students. You do not have to apply for this scholarship separately and selection is based on academic excellence.

The University of Padua also offers many other scholarships such as 100% Fee Waivers to 100 International Students, Departmental Scholarships, and Galilean School of Higher Education Scholarships.

5. Regione Veneto Scholarships

This scholarship is also applicable to Bachelor's and Master's students but it is available for students from low-income backgrounds. There are a number of benefits that will vary as per a student’s financial needs but will consist of tuition fee waivers, living stipends, and even free or discounted student services such as accommodation and meals at university canteens.

Other Notable Scholarships

Besides these, there are many other scholarships that provide generous tuition fee waivers, saving up to 50% of your total costs. These include:

• University of Bologna Study Grants.
• Università Cattolica International Scholarships.
• EDISU Piemonte Scholarships.

Italy provides amazing opportunities for students who want to study abroad without financial burdens. If you are planning to apply for these scholarships, spend some time reading about eligibility requirements and deadlines to increase your chances of success.