Italy · Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, with ICE Agency and Uni-Italia
Invest Your Talent in Italy
- Study levels
- Master
- Funding
- Partially funded
- Applications open
- See official source
- Deadline
- 11 May 2026Italian time (closed 18:00)
What the funding covers
€10,800 for 9 months plus exemption from tuition fees, and a mandatory internship at an Italian company. Does not cover the regional tax, stamp duty, insurance or travel/accommodation.
- €10,800 for 9 months
- Tuition fee exemption
- Mandatory internship at an Italian company
- Tuition
- Exemption from tuition fees
- Stipend / living allowance
- €10,800 per 9 months
- Other support
- Does NOT cover the regional study tax, stamp duty, accident/civil-liability insurance, health insurance, travel or accommodation. Includes a mandatory internship.
Eligibility
- Who can apply: Bangladesh is explicitly named in the official FAQ's list of 23 eligible countries.
- At least B2-level English (certificate required; English-medium bachelor's graduates may submit a university certificate instead).
- Bachelor's degree qualifying for enrolment in the chosen master's.
- Born on or after 1 January 2000 (except scholarship renewals).
- Not already enrolled at an Italian university and not holding an Italian qualification.
- English / IELTS
- IELTS or alternatives accepted
- B2-level English certificate required; alternatives per the official FAQ.
- Application fee
- See official source
- Not stated on the official page checked.
Run the eligibility checker to see how you line up.
Apply — official links only
The 2026-27 cycle closed 11 May 2026; the 2027-28 call is not yet announced on the official MFA page. This record is kept as a verified archive entry. CORRECTION: a 'Jan–Mar 2027' window for this programme does not match the official record and is not published.
This round is closed. This page is kept as a verified archive record — no Apply button is shown for a closed round.
Official information sourceVerification record
- Source:
- Italian MFA — Invest Your Talent in Italy (esteri.it)
- Last verified:
- 2026-10-24
- Last checked:
- 24 Oct 2026, 13:33 UTC
- Status:
- Applications closed
Evidence: Official MFA page (last cycle): 'Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are now open! The deadline for applications is May 11th at 6.00 pm (Italian time)'. Official FAQ: 'The IYT scholarships are worth € 10.800 per 9 months and include exemption from tuition fees' and the 23-country list names Bangladesh.
Verified against the official page on 2026-10-24.
Not published by the provider (left blank on purpose): an opening date; a numeric minimum GPA (the provider does not state one). NextGrant never fills gaps with guesses.
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