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2015 Italian Government Scholarships for Foreign Citizens to study in Italy

by lanredahunsi
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Application Deadline: Wednesday, May 13th 2015.

The Italian Government awards scholarships for studying in Italy both to foreign citizens and Italian citizens resident abroad (IRE). The aim of these scholarships is fostering international cultural cooperation, spreading the Italian language, culture and science knowledge and promoting the economic and technological sectors of Italy all around the world.
These Scholarships are offered only for study/research projects at higher education Institutions
within the Italian State Education and Research system (State Institutions and research centers, or legally recognized by the competent State authority). The list of these Institutions is on the Ministry of Education, University and Research (MIUR) webpage: http://www.istruzione.it/web/universita/home
It is NOT allowed to apply for study/ research projects  at:
  • foreign institutions (such as universities, academies, libraries, schools of any kind) even if they operate in Italy;
  • Centers or research laboratories not legally recognized by the competent State authority
Courses for which it is possible to apply for a scholarship and required qualifications
No scholarships are offered for:
  • Single university course
  • Research project
  • Undergraduate University courses, except for renewals
  • A certain number of scholarships (named IRE scholarships) is available for Italian citizens resident abroad only for the following countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, Tunisia, Uruguay and Venezuela.
Scholarship duration and time frame
  • The scholarship duration can be three,six, or nine months.
  • Only for Courses for teachers of Italian language the scholarship duration is one month.
Time frame: January 1st- December 31st 2016.
A ccording to the Agreement between Italy and Libya, the scholarship duration for Libyan citizens will be 12 months, starting from October 1st 2015

Requirements:

  •   Italian language proficiency is a determining factor in being accepted for study in Italy and for being awarded a bursary. A B2 level “Certificate of Italian as a foreign language” must be submitted. Many Italian Cultural Institutes around the world offer Italian language courses and have language proficiency testing facilities.
  • Age limits: candidates who are younger than 18 y. o. or older than 35 y. o. on the day of the
    deadline for the submission of the applications ( 13-05-2015), are not eligible.
  • Applications – How to apply:
    All applicants must fill in the on-line application form at “Borse on Line” at http://www.esteri.it/mae/it/ministero/servizi/stranieri/opportunita/borsestudio_stranieri.html
    Deadline for all applications:
    Application forms must be submitted online by 00:00 am
    (Italian time) on Wednesday, May 13th 2015. Applicants will be notified via email of the
    reception of their application.
    For More Information:
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Italian government Scholarships for foreign Students 2014/2015

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

The Italian Government awards scholarships for studying in Italy both to foreign citizens and Italian citizens resident abroad (IRE).

Scholarships can be awarded only for study/ research projects at institutions within the Italian public education and research system (state universities and research centres or legally accredited private institutions), following the approval of a selection committee.
 

Scholarships duration and  time frame
It is only possible to apply for three, six, or nine month scholarships. Exceptions can be made for courses for teachers of Italian language.
Time frame: January 1st–December 31 2015

Scholarships are available for:

  • University degree courses (Undergraduate and Postgraduate):

candidates must have got an academic qualification allowing them, in their country, to register for the same level university course they are applying for in Italy.

  • Advanced vocational training, art and music courses:

candidates must have got an academic qualification allowing them, in their country, to register for the same level course they are applying for in Italy.

  • Masters Degree courses (LevelsI or II):

candidates must have got an academic qualification allowing them, in their country, to register for the same level course they are applying for in Italy.

 

  • Ph.D. Courses:

since admission to ph.d. courses in Italy is regulated by strict provisions issued by universities, beside the requirements listed in the previous point for the Masters courses, candidates are required to previously contact the university/ universities of their choice in order to comply with the given requirements.

  • Specialisation Schools:

The programme must be at least of six months. No scholarship can be awarded to study at any kind of medical specialisation school.

  • Research under academic supervision:

The research project must be carried out within the Italian public education and research system, including public museums and archives, and institutions as CNR ( Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche)  and ISS ( Istituto Superiore di Sanità).

  • Courses on Italian language and culture:

scholarship can be awarded to students attending an Italian language and culture university course.

  • Courses for teachers of Italian as second language:

applicants must be teachers of Italian as second language with documented experience.

Requirements

A. Educational qualification required by the chosen institution.
B. Knowledge of Italian Language:
applicants will need a certificate of intermediate level Italian
(e.g. CILS B2, CELI 3, PLIDA B2 or INT.IT Roma Tre) or equivalent linguistic competence issued by a local organization or language school (e.g. Italian Cultural Institute, Dante Alighieri Society branch etc.)

Age limits:
applicants who are under age (younger than 18) or older than 35 on the day of the deadline for the submission of the applications  are not eligible.

Restrictions :
students who are not complying with university prescriptions (e.g. who have not passed the due exams) are not eligible for a scholarship.

For the academic year 2014 -2015, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has signed agreements with the following Italian Universities:
Politecnico di Milano
Politecnico di Torino
Università Ca’ Foscari di Venezia
Università Bocconi
Università degli studi di Torino
Università degli studi di Milano
Università degli studi di Roma Tor Vergata
Università per stranieri di Perugia
Università per stranieri di Siena
Università per stranieri “Dante Alighieri” di Reggio Calabria

Payments

Payment of allowances will take place on a three- month basis via bank transfer to an Italian bank or postal account under the name of the scholarship holder, who is the sole responsible for opening the account and communicating its details to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Rome.

How to apply
All applicants must fill in the online application form at “Borse onLine”.
http://borseonline.esteri.it

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Italian Government Scholarships for Foreign Student

 

 

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