Italian Government Scholarship 2019 for Indian Nationals to Pursuing Master’s Program in Italy

Italian Government Scholarship 2019 – Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has invited application from eligible candidates for Italian Government Scholarship 2019-20.

The last date to submit scholarship application is 30th May 2019. The scholarship will be provided to Indian Nationals for pursuing courses at Italian Universities and institutions.

About the Scholarship

  • The scholarship will be provided to Indian Nationals for pursuing courses at Italian Universities and institutions. The grants would be provided for a period of 6 or 9 months. Scholars studying a multi-year degree course and whose academic progress is satisfactory may apply for renewals. Grants for Italian language and Culture Courses would be awarded for a period of three months only.
  • The Italian Government Scholarship 2019-20 will be awarded to study the following courses:

See: Scholarships in India

Master’s Degree Program

  • Courses of Higher Education in Art, Music and Dance
  • Ph.D. Program
  • Research under Academic Supervision
  • Italian Language and Culture Courses
  • The scholarships would be provided in any of the following disciplines: Biology, Architecture, Physics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Nanotechnologies, Chemistry, Art, Music, Dance and Italian Language and Culture.

Scholarship Value & Duration

Tuition Fees

  • Grantees may be exempted from the payment of enrollment and tuition fees depending on the policy of each University. Exemption is not granted for courses in Italian language and culture, for which enrollment fees are due.

Health and Medical Insurance

  • Grantees will be covered by a health and medical/accident insurance contracted by MAECI for the entire duration of the grant. Insurance coverage will not apply to events derived from pre-existing physical and pathological conditions.

Financial Grant

  • Grantees will receive a 900 Euros monthly allowance on a quarterly basis, which will be paid on their Italian bank account.
  • The scholarship duration can be three, six, or nine months depending on the type of course.

See: National Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria for Italian Government Scholarship 2019

  • Master’s Degree: applicants must hold the Bachelor’s degree in the applicant’s country of origin and must not be over 28 years old as on May 30, 2019.
  • PhD Program: Applicants need to meet the entry requirements and academic qualifications established by the Italian University/Institute and arc required to provide a letter of acceptance on behalf of the relevant Italian University/institute. The applicant must not be over 30 years old as on May 30, 2019
  • Research under academic supervision: applicants must submit the letter of admission on behalf of the host University/Institute and must not be over 40 years old as on May 30, 2019.
  • Courses of higher Education in Arts, Music and Dance (AFAM): Applicants need to meet the entry requirements and academic qualifications established by the relevant University/Institute and must not be over 28 years old as on May 30, 2019.
  • Italian Language and Culture Course: Applicant must provide a certificate of their proficiency in Italian language. The minimum level required is A2 within the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CLFR). The applicant must not be over 28 years old as on May 30, 2019

Nomination & Final Selection

  • The priority would be given to the candidate who have completed their last qualifying exam from Centrally Funded Education Institute, Institute of National Importance and NAAC accredited institution and marks obtained their. The preference will be given to the candidates having the admission letter/acceptance of supervisor.

Italian Government Scholarship 2019 Application Process

  • Applicants will have to apply both at the MHRD portal http://proposal.sakshat.ac.in/scholarship/ and also on the website of MAECI, Govt. of Italy https://studyinitaly.esteri.it/registrazione
  • It is important the read the 2019-20
  • The last date of online application in the Ministry is 30th May 2019 (midnight)
  • Call for Applications and visit the official website to access the online application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship
  • Official Scholarship Website: https://studyinitaly.esteri.it/en/call-for-procedure

Italian Government Scholarship 2019 Important Dates

  • The last date of online application in the Ministry is 30th May 2019 (midnight)