Invest Your Talent in Italy 2026
About this scholarship
Invest Your Talent in Italy supports international students to pursue selected master's degrees in Italy with financial support, Italian language training, and internship opportunities in Italian companies.
Invest Your Talent in Italy is an international scholarship programme promoted by the Italian government, notably through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in cooperation with partners including the Italian Trade Agency and participating Italian universities. It is designed to attract talented international students to Italy for selected postgraduate study opportunities linked to the country's academic and industrial strengths.
The programme is primarily aimed at students applying for master's degree courses at participating Italian universities. Based on programme postings, supported fields commonly include engineering, computer science, economics, and related technical or business disciplines. A distinctive feature of the scholarship is its connection to the Italian labour market: awardees are typically offered not only financial support for study, but also Italian language training and an internship or training placement with an Italian company.
Funding commonly includes a tuition fee waiver and a monthly stipend for part of the academic year. Reference postings also indicate support such as a free Italian language course. Exact benefits can vary by university and cycle, so applicants should review the current call and the participating institution's details carefully.
The programme is generally open to students from selected eligible foreign countries who hold a bachelor's degree suitable for admission to an eligible master's programme in Italy. Applicants are usually expected to demonstrate English-language proficiency, and some programme cycles may include additional conditions such as an age limit and submission of a short motivation video.
Applications are normally made through the official Invest Your Talent in Italy application portal alongside admission to a participating university. Students should identify an eligible master's course, prepare academic documents and language evidence, and follow the yearly call for the most up-to-date eligibility rules, participating universities, and deadlines.
Eligibility
Who can apply for this scholarship
Applicants are typically international students from eligible countries applying to selected master's programmes at participating Italian universities. They should hold a bachelor's degree that qualifies them for master's admission and meet the academic and programme-specific admission conditions. Reference postings indicate that the scheme is mainly aimed at non-EU international candidates, and some cycles may apply an upper age guideline of around 28 years.
Requirements
Documents typically needed to apply
Language requirements
English proficiency at B2 level; IELTS or TOEFL may be accepted, and a previous degree taught in English may sometimes be accepted instead.
