The Polytechnic University of Turin is offering 14 scholarships for Afghan nationals who wish to pursue a Master of Science program for the 2025-2026 academic year. These scholarships are funded through a legacy established in honor of Mrs. Josephine Teresa Pratt and her husband, Ing. Silvano Zorzi, to support Afghan students in their academic endeavors in Italy.

Details of the Scholarship

Application Period for Non-Italian Qualification Applicants Outside the EU:

• First Call: December 2024 – January 30, 2025 (Results announced: March 30, 2025)
• Second Call: March 3, 2025 – April 3, 2025 (Results announced: June 6, 2025)

Benefits

The scholarships include:

1. Annual Stipend: €8,000 gross (approximately €7,373.27 net, depending on individual tax conditions).
2. Tuition Fee Waiver: Applicable for the academic years 2025/26 and 2026/27 for candidates holding recognized refugee status in Italy.
3. Administrative Support: Assistance with applying for an Italian residence permit through the Politecnico Immigration Desk.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Hold Afghan citizenship.
• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent qualification (minimum 15 years of schooling, including at least 3 years at the university level, and 180 ECTS credits or equivalent).
• Satisfy the admission requirements for a Master’s program at Politecnico di Torino for the academic year 2025/26.
• Have not previously enrolled in any degree program at Politecnico di Torino or any other Italian university.

Language Requirements:
Applicants can select courses in English or Italian, depending on their language proficiency. Certain candidates (e.g., native English speakers or those with degrees from English-speaking countries) are exempt from submitting a language proficiency certificate.

Required Documents

Applicants must provide the following:  admission requirements

• Passport or valid ID for EU nationals.
• Residence permit (for non-EU residents in Italy).
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Bachelor’s degree or a university-issued document indicating a provisional graduation date.
• Official transcript of records.
• Course syllabus/description.
• Portfolio (if required for the selected program).
• English/Italian language certificate.
• Statement of Validity or Comparability for the Bachelor’s degree (if available).
• Other relevant documents (optional).

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online via the Apply@polito platform during the specified periods.

Steps to Apply:

1. Register on the portal with personal details as per the passport. here.
2. Log in with the provided username and password.
3. Complete all sections of the application form.
4. Select up to two MSc programs, ranking them by preference.
5. Under the “Research grants and scholarships” section, indicate your intent to apply for the Afghan students’ scholarship.
6. Upload all required documents in the specified format.
7. Submit the application.

Selection Process

Scholarships will be awarded based on:

• Priority for Afghan students with refugee status in Italy.
• GPA ranking converted to the Italian grading system.

Key Dates:

• Provisional Ranking: Published by June 20, 2025.
• Acceptance Deadline: June 27, 2025.
• Final Ranking: Announced on July 4, 2025.

Unused scholarships will be reserved for future academic years.

For detailed information, visit the Politecnico di Torino website or download the official call document.

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