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Italian Government Scholarships (MAECI)

Fully Funded: Tuition waiver + ~€900/month stipend + health insurance. Duration: 9–12 months, renewable.

At a glance

Funding type

Fully Funded

Funding details

Tuition waiver + ~€900/month stipend + health insurance. Duration

Deadline

✗ Deadline passed — 2025-02-28
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Apply for the Italian Government Scholarships (MAECI) program in Italy. This listing has been verified by Dr. Wajid Ali.

Eligibility criteria

  • Pakistani nationality (bilateral quota)
  • Age typically under 28 for undergraduate, under 30 for postgraduate (verify per call)
  • Strong academic record (minimum 70% or equivalent)
  • Italian or English language proficiency depending on program
  • Not currently enrolled at an Italian institution

How to apply — step by step

  1. 1 Check eligibility criteria and deadlines.
  2. 2 Prepare your academic documents, CV, and SOP.
  3. 3 Submit pre-enrollment via the official portal.
  4. 4 Apply for visa support if selected.

Official scholarship portal

https://www.esteri.it/en/opportunities/scholarships/

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