🌍 Overview
💰
Award Amount
900 Euros per month
⏱
Duration
9 months (renewable for the second year)
🗓
Deadline
Typically March (March 1st for the 2024/2025 cycle)
⚙️
Fields
Engineering, Advanced Technologies, Economics, Management, Design, Architecture
🏆
Awards/Year
Approximately 150 - 200 per year
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Provider
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), Italian Trade Agency (ITA), Uni-Italia
Invest Your Talent in Italy is a program supported by the Italian Government that allows students from selected countries to complete a Master's degree in Italy while gaining professional experience through a mandatory internship at an Italian company.
👥 Who Should Apply
Open to graduates from specific target countries born on or after January 1, 1998, who have applied to a participating Master's program in Italy.
🏛️ Host University
Participating Italian Universities (e.g., Politecnico di Milano, University of Bologna, Sapienza University of Rome, etc.)
🤝 Sponsor
Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
⚙️ Fields of Study
Engineering, Advanced Technologies, Economics, Management, Design, Architecture
✨ Key Benefits
Provides a monthly allowance of 900 EUR, full tuition fee exemption, health insurance coverage, and professional internship placement in an Italian company.
🎯 Target Students
International students from selected partner countries
🏷 Tags
Italy
Masters
Internship
Engineering
Economics
Design
Architecture
International Students
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
Yes (Total exemption from tuition fees)
Living Stipend
900 Euros per month paid in quarterly installments
Total Award
900 Euros per month
✈️ Travel: No
🏠 Accommodation: No
💊 Health Insurance: Yes (Health and medical insurance provided for the duration of the scholarship)
🔄 Renewable: Yes
💳 App Fee: None for the scholarship (University application fees may apply)
🎓 Tuition Coverage
Yes (Total exemption from tuition fees)
🏠 Living Stipend
900 Euros per month paid in quarterly installments
💊 Health Insurance
Yes (Health and medical insurance provided for the duration of the scholarship)
🎁 Other Benefits
Mandatory three-month internship at an Italian company and Italian language courses
📋 Renewal Conditions
Must obtain at least 30 university credits (CFU) by July 20th and complete the mandatory internship.
✅ Eligibility Requirements
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
Citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Republic of Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Vietnam
🎓 Academic Level
Master's Degree (Laurea Magistrale) or Master Courses
📊 Minimum GPA
Varies (Competitive academic record required)
🗣️ English Requirement
B2 level or higher (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent certificate)
🎂 Age Limit
Born on or after January 1, 1998 (for the 2024/2025 call)
💼 Work Experience
Not required, but internship interest is mandatory
🏆 Leadership
Not explicitly required
💰 Financial Need
Not a primary selection criterion
🎯 Target Students
International students from selected partner countries
📝 Application Requirements
Essay / SOP
Yes (Motivational video resume required)
Rec Letters
Varies by host university requirements
Interview
No (Selection is based on submitted documents and video)
Application Fee
None for the scholarship (University application fees may apply)
Documents Required
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport / National ID
- Varies by host university requirements Recommendation Letters
- CV / Resume
- Personal Statement / Essays
- B2 level or higher (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent certificate)
- Interview: No (Selection is based on submitted documents and video)
- Min GPA: Varies (Competitive academic record required)
📋 Application Process
Focus on the video resume; it is a critical component. Clearly explain how your background aligns with Italian industry interests.
💡 Insider Tip: You must apply for admission to one of the participating university courses before submitting the scholarship application.