Italy
Italian Government (MAECI) Scholarships for Foreign Students
Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI)
What it covers
EUR 10,800 total for 9 months (paid in 3 instalments) + health insurance
Italian government scholarships for foreign students from eligible countries for second-cycle master's (Laurea Magistrale), AFAM arts programmes, PhD programmes, research projects and Italian language courses in Italy. Awards last nine months and include health insurance; some universities waive tuition for recipients.
Who can apply
We have not confirmed Central Asian eligibility for this award. Check the official list of eligible countries.
Citizens of countries listed on the Study in Italy portal
Deadlines
The 2027-2028 call has not been published. The 2026-2027 call closed at 14:00 Italian time on 26 March 2026; age limits were 28 (master's), 30 (PhD) and 40 (research).
Official link and source
- Official page studyinitaly.esteri.it
- Source ambabuja.esteri.it
Checked 20 October 2026. Confirm every detail with the provider before you apply.