Are you planning to start your academic journey in Italy? Excellent news — Italy offers a wide selection of fully funded and partially funded scholarships for international students across Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programs. These scholarships can cover tuition fees, accommodation, monthly stipends, health insurance, and sometimes travel and living allowances. In this guide, you will find complete details about the top scholarships in Italy for the 2026 – 2027 academic year, including eligibility criteria, benefits, deadlines, and the required step-by-step application process. Many programs also offer an Italian language course, helping students settle into the culture and education system more comfortably.
Italy is home to some of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Europe, offering world-class education and global research exposure. Renowned institutions such as Scuola Normale Superiore, University of Bologna, Bocconi University, and Gran Sasso Science Institute (GSSI) provide generous scholarship opportunities for talented international applicants. If studying in a historic, culturally rich, and academically strong country is your dream, these scholarship programs can make it a reality. Below is the list of the most popular and fully funded scholarships available in Italy for international students — explore the options and begin your application journey today.
PhD Position Program at University of Genoa in Italy 2015 is a scholarship for students seeking programs on scholarship in Italy.
Italy PhD Scholarships at University of Trento 2015 is a scholarship for students seeking programs on scholarship in Italy.
NABA Fine Arts Scholarship competition for master of arts Program, Italy 2015 is a scholarship for students seeking programs on scholarship in Italy.
Italian Government Scholarships 2015 for Foreign and National Students is a scholarship for students seeking programs on scholarship in Italy.
University of Macerata Masters Scholarships in Italy 2015 is a scholarship for students seeking programs on scholarship in Italy.
ICGEB Postdoctoral Fellowships for Developing Countries in Life Sciences 2015 is a scholarship for students seeking programs on scholarship in South Africa.
Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Seismology MSc Scholarships, Italy is a scholarship for students seeking programs on scholarship in Italy.
International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Fellowships is a scholarship for students seeking programs on scholarship in South Africa.
University of Trieste PhD Studentships in Italy 2015 is a scholarship for students seeking programs on scholarship in Italy.
Italian Giorgio Cini Foundation Scholarships Foreign Applicants 2015 is a scholarship for students seeking programs on scholarship in Italy.
Erasmus Mundus MEES Scholarships Program 2015-16 is a scholarship for students seeking programs on scholarship in France.
Vittore Branca Center Residential Scholarships in Italian Culture in Italy is a scholarship for students seeking programs on scholarship in Italy.
Bocconi Need-based Scholarships in Italy, 2015-2016 is a scholarship for students seeking programs on scholarship in Italy.
Masters Scholarships for International Students at UNIVPM, Italy is a scholarship for students seeking programs on scholarship in Italy.
LLM Scholarships at University of Turin (UNITO), Italy is a scholarship for students seeking programs on scholarship in Italy.
Gini Foundation Grants for Foreign Students in Italy, 2014-2015 is a scholarship for students seeking programs on scholarship in Italy.
Italy University of Pavia Scholarships for Developing Countries is a scholarship for students seeking programs on scholarship in Italy.
ITALY : Ferrarelle Scholarship Program at Alma Graduate School is a scholarship for students seeking programs on scholarship in Italy.
MBA International Scholarships LUISS Buisness School Italy 2014 is a scholarship for students seeking programs on scholarship in Italy.
PhD Scholarships for International Students in Italy 2014-15 (Economics) is a scholarship for students seeking programs on scholarship in Italy.