Are you a university student in Italy with international protection status and looking for financial assistance to continue your studies? The Ministry of University and Research, in partnership with the Conference of Italian University Rectors (CRUI), has announced a call for applications for 100 scholarships for the 2024/2025 academic year. This initiative aims to support students holding international protection status by providing financial aid and helping them integrate into the Italian higher education system.

This scholarship is part of a larger project funded by the Asylum, Migration, and Integration Fund (FAMI 2021-2027). It is designed to assist students in covering essential expenses while pursuing their academic goals. Along with financial benefits, the program offers access to resources and services that support students throughout their university journey.

Key Details and Important Dates

• Application Deadline: March 3, 2025 (23:59 UTC)
• Result Announcement Date: March 30, 2025
• Type of Funding: Scholarship
• Organizers: Ministry of University and Research, CRUI
• Eligible Applicants: University students with international protection status in Italy
• Gender Eligibility: Male and Female
• Target Group: Students enrolled in Italian universities
• Fields of Study: Various academic disciplines
• Study Levels: Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Single-Cycle Master’s Degree Courses
• Number of Scholarships: 100
• Duration: 1 year
• Program Language: Italian, English
• Host Country: Italy

Scholarship Benefits

Selected students will receive the following financial and academic support:

• A lump sum of 7,015.97 Euros per year for students living away from home.
• An additional 15% financial increase for students with an ISEE (Equivalent Economic Situation Indicator) of 13,863.40 Euros or lower.
• Coverage for expenses related to academic tools and essential services.
• Equal rights and benefits as other students receiving state scholarships.
• Possible additional services provided by third parties.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for this scholarship, students must meet the following requirements:

• Must be enrolled in an Italian university for the 2024/25 academic year.
• Must have international protection status in Italy (refugee status, subsidiary protection, or temporary protection for Ukrainian citizens).
• Must be enrolling for the first time in an Italian university (previous enrollment in an Italian university makes applicants ineligible).
• Students who completed a bachelor’s degree in Italy and received a Ministry of Interior scholarship in 2023/24 may apply for a master’s degree, provided they meet all eligibility requirements.
• First-year Bachelor’s and Single-Cycle Master’s Degree applicants must provide a “Declaration of Value in Loco” or a CIMEA certification of their high school diploma.
• Master’s degree applicants do not need a Declaration of Value in Loco, but a CIMEA certification is recommended.
• The European Qualifications Passport for Refugees may be accepted as proof of qualifications.
• Universities have the authority to handle the enrollment and registration process for refugee students.

Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following documents as part of their application:

• A copy of an identity document issued in Italy.
• A document proving international protection status in Italy.
• A university enrollment certificate for the 2024/25 academic year.

Selection Process and Evaluation Criteria

The selection process will follow these guidelines:

• Candidates must meet all eligibility criteria, including proof of international protection status and university enrollment.
• Students must meet minimum academic credit (CFU) requirements depending on their year of study:
  • 1st Year: No CFU requirement
  • 2nd Year: 15 CFU
  • 3rd Year: 60 CFU
  • 4th Year: 90 CFU
  • 5th Year: 120 CFU
  • 6th Year: 150 CFU
• A provisional ranking list will be published by March 30, 2025, based on enrollment confirmation.
• All ranked candidates will undergo verification of their international protection status. Any discrepancies or false information will result in disqualification.

How to Apply?

Follow these steps to apply for the scholarship:

Step 1: Complete the Online Application

Applicants must fill out and submit the official online application form by March 3, 2025.

Step 2: Submit Required Documents via Email

After completing the application, students must send the following documents via email to [email protected]:

• A copy of an identity document issued in Italy.
• A document certifying international protection status in Italy.
• A university enrollment certificate for the academic year 2024/25.

Apply now

For complete information, please read the details on the official website or check the English Version of the Call.

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