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MAECI scholarships

Open for the 2027 intake · Italy

Funded by: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), applied through the Study in Italy portal

What it pays for

EUR 10,800 in total for a 9-month course, paid in quarterly instalments with a larger first payment, plus exemption from tuition fees. Regional right-to-study tax and stamp duty remain payable.

Who can apply

  • Master's Degree
  • PhD / Doctorate

Application window

The 2026/27 call closed at 14:00 CET on 26 March 2026; the next cycle is expected to close around late March 2027 (projected)

For Bangladeshi applicants: Bangladesh appears in MAECI recipient lists for earlier editions, but its inclusion in the 2026/27 country annex could not be confirmed — check the annex before you build a plan around this award.

Official website

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