Each year the Italian Cultural Institute makes available to students enrolled in its courses a certain number of short term scholarships offered by the various Italian educational institutions to study Italian language and culture in Italy.
Mainly awarded for furthering studies in Italian language, these scholarships range in duration from 2 to 12 weeks, and entitle the student to a variable percentage discount, depending on the institution.
These scholarships cover – either in full or partially – only the cost of the course. Travel, accommodation and enrollment fees must be covered by the student, who may be assisted by the school in finding accommodation.
Private School Scholarships for 2025
- List of 2 week scholarships
- List of 3 week scholarships
- List of 4 week scholarships
- List of 8 week scholarships
Ordinary Scholarships and Italophony A.Y. 2026-2027
Scholarships offered by the Italian Government to foreign students and Italians residing abroad (IRE)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) offers scholarships for foreign students and Italians residing abroad (IRE) for the academic year 2026-2027, with the aim of promoting cooperation in the cultural, scientific, and technological fields, enhancing the global projection of Italy’s economic system, and spreading knowledge of the Italian language and culture (Ref. Law 288/55 and subsequent amendments and integrations).
The scholarship covers only attendance of courses in Italy.
The call for applications and the list of eligible countries/other territories are available at the following page: https://studyinitaly.esteri.it/ListaBandi.
Candidates can submit applications only through the Study in Italy Portal.
Online applications must be submitted no later than 2:00 PM (Italian time) on 26 March 2026.
For further information on these scholarships, please contact:
IIC STUDENT OFFICE
Tel.: 02 9261 1780
Email: studenti.iicsydney@esteri.it