{"id":5318,"date":"2026-03-12T16:03:37","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T15:03:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ambbeirut.esteri.it\/?p=5318"},"modified":"2026-03-12T16:05:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T15:05:01","slug":"italian-government-scholarships-for-the-academic-year-2026-2027-call-for-applications-now-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ambbeirut.esteri.it\/en\/news\/dall_ambasciata\/2026\/03\/italian-government-scholarships-for-the-academic-year-2026-2027-call-for-applications-now-open\/","title":{"rendered":"Italian Government Scholarships for the Academic Year 2026\u20132027 \u2013 Call for Applications Now Open"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Embassy of Italy in Beirut is pleased to inform that the\u00a0<strong>Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI)<\/strong>\u00a0has published the annual\u00a0<strong>Call for Applications for scholarships<\/strong>\u00a0offered to\u00a0<strong>foreign students residing abroad<\/strong>\u00a0and to\u00a0<strong>Italian citizens living abroad (IRE)<\/strong>\u00a0for the academic year\u00a0<strong>2026\u20132027<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This initiative is part of Italy\u2019s longstanding commitment to fostering\u00a0<strong>academic and cultural cooperation<\/strong>\u00a0worldwide and aims to support the internationalization of its higher education system by welcoming talented students from all over the world to study and conduct research in Italy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who can apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Eligible applicants include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lebanese nationals studying outside of Italy<\/strong>;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Italian citizens living in Lebanon (IRE)<\/strong>;<\/li>\n<li>Candidates must possess the necessary\u00a0<strong>academic qualifications<\/strong>\u00a0for enrolling in the Italian university or institution of their choice;<\/li>\n<li>Specific\u00a0<strong>age limits<\/strong>\u00a0apply depending on the chosen program (for example, applicants for Master\u2019s degrees must not be older than 28 at the time of application);<\/li>\n<li><strong>Language proficiency<\/strong>\u00a0is required for most programs: a\u00a0<strong>B2 level in Italian or English<\/strong>\u00a0(depending on the language of instruction) is typically necessary, certified through recognized tests or academic documentation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What is covered?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scholarships are available for the following types of academic programs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Master\u2019s Degree programs (Laurea Magistrale)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 9-month grants, renewable;<\/li>\n<li><strong>PhD programs<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 9-month grants, renewable;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Research projects under academic supervision (Progetti in co-tutela)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 9-month grants, for research at universities or recognized research centers;<\/li>\n<li><strong>AFAM programs<\/strong>\u00a0(Higher Education in Art, Music and Dance) \u2013 9-month grants, renewable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Each scholarship includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A\u00a0<strong>monthly allowance<\/strong>\u00a0totaling up to\u00a0<strong>\u20ac10,800<\/strong>\u00a0per academic year, disbursed in three installments;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Health insurance<\/strong>\u00a0coverage for the duration of the grant;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to apply<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications must be submitted\u00a0<strong>exclusively online<\/strong>\u00a0through the official portal\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/studyinitaly.esteri.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Study in Italy<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0by<strong> March 26 ,2026, at 14:00 (Italian time). <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Late applications will not be considered.<\/p>\n<p>Candidates are strongly encouraged to read the full\u00a0<strong>Call for Applications<\/strong>\u00a0and consult the\u00a0<strong>guidelines and FAQs<\/strong>\u00a0available on the Study in Italy portal. It is essential to prepare all required documents, including passport\/ID scans and language certificates, before submitting the application.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn more<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For detailed information and updates: \ud83d\udd17\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/studyinitaly.esteri.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/studyinitaly.esteri.it<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We invite all eligible students from Lebanon interested in pursuing\u00a0<strong>graduate studies or research in Italy<\/strong>\u00a0to take advantage of this unique opportunity and become part of the vibrant international academic community hosted by Italian universities.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Embassy of Italy in Beirut is pleased to inform that the\u00a0Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI)\u00a0has published the annual\u00a0Call for Applications for scholarships\u00a0offered to\u00a0foreign students residing abroad\u00a0and to\u00a0Italian citizens living abroad (IRE)\u00a0for the academic year\u00a02026\u20132027. 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