45 UNISA Scholarship Program for International Students in Italy

The University of Salerno is inviting applications for UNISA Scholarship Program. Scholarships are available for international students who have obtained a bachelor’s degree abroad and wish to enroll in a master degree course (2nd cycle: Laurea Magistrale) academic year 2017-2018.

The University of Salerno is a university located in Salerno, Italy. It is organized in 10 Faculties. Its main campus is located in Fisciano, other faculties in Baronissi.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for students who wish to enroll in a master degree course.

Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded to study the subjects offered by the university.

Scholarship Award: The scholarship consists of free meals at the University Canteen, free lodging at the University Halls of Residence and an Italian Language intensive course (50 hours), as follows:

• 15 grants including free lunch and dinner at the University Canteen and free lodging at the University Halls of Residence;
• 30 grants including just free lodging at the University Halls of Residence.

Number of Scholarships: There are 45 scholarships available.

Scholarship can be taken in Italy

Eligibility: Applicants must have an undergraduate degree.

Nationality: International students are eligible to apply.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have previous degree.

How to Apply: The prescreening application form must be sent via email, along with the Transcript of Records and the Curriculum Vitae.

Application Form

Application Deadline: The application deadline is May 2, 2017.

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Scholarships for Master in Science Crime & Investigation in Italy

The University Link Campus University Studies offers 10 scholarships for the Master of Crime & Investigation Science & Methodologies and Techniques applied to Forensic Science and Criminology Investigation for the academic year 2016-2017. International students are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.

The objective of the Master is to provide the knowledge and practical operational tools in order to professionalize the members, provide them with an appropriate expertise in the field of crime science, forensic and investigative sciences.

University Link Campus University of Rome Studies is a University ordering Italian university. The University Studies Link Campus University has a strong international footprint. The University aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to face the challenges of the working world, starting from the method of study: in all degree courses, teaching and research are one.

Course Level: Scholarships are available to pursue master degree programme.

Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded in Science Crime & Investigation.

Scholarship Award: Scholarship covers all or part of the share participation to be allocated for titles and passing an exam.

Number of Scholarships: 10 scholarships will be awarded.

Scholarship can be taken in Italy

Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship:

Admission requirements

And ‘required to hold a Bachelor’s Degree and/or Masters-old system.

Entry

The selection of candidates distinguishes between candidates and fully self-financed candidates running to the bag of studies.

Nationality: International students are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: Applicants are required to hold a Bachelor’s Degree and/or Masters-old system

English language Requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.

How to Apply: The registration procedures for the Master are:

• Application for Registration Application Form
• A photocopy of your passport
• Curriculum Vitae signed updated

to send:

or by PEC at  lcu-at-pec.unilink.it . The message should state the subject with the following phrase: “Master Application Form in CRIME SCIENCE”;

or by registered letter, a/r addressed to ‘University “Link Campus University” – Postgraduate Office, Via del Casale di S. Pio V n. 44-00165 Rome. In that case the candidate, as a precaution, will have to send documents via email at master-at-unilink.it.

Application Form

Application Deadline: The deadline of submission of the application has been extended to April 28, 2017.

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40 NABA Postgraduate Scholarships for International Students in Italy, 2017

Nuova Accademia di Belle Artio (NABA) is offering 40 scholarships for all new international students. Scholarships cover (60%, 50%, 40% and 20%) the tuition fees to attend the postgraduate programs starting next September.

Founded in 1980, NABA is the largest private art academy in Italy. It offers bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in Italian and English that are accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research (MIUR).

Course Level: Scholarships are available to pursue master degree programme.

Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded in the following programme:

• Design – Interior Design
• Design – Product Design
• Fashion and Textile Design
• Communication Design
• Visual Arts and Curatorial Studies
• Contemporary Art Markets
• Creative Advertising
• Photography and Visual Design

Scholarship Award: The winners of each contest will be awarded three scholarships covering respectively 60%, 50%, 40% and two special mentions covering 20% of the total tuition fee of each of the Master Programs.

Number of Scholarships: 40 scholarships will be awarded.

Scholarship can be taken in Italy

Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship:

• Students having a university degree certificate or a first-level academic diploma or equivalent title, earning that qualification within the last term of academic year 2016/17.
  • Applicants having a proven professional experience in relevant fields for the chosen educational path.

Nationality: International students are eligible to apply for these scholarships.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: Students having a university degree certificate or a first-level academic diploma or equivalent title.

Test Requirements: Below are the English language certificates that NABA accepts.

Certificate	Level
IELTS	5.0 Academic
Cambridge English: FIRST (FCE)	C or 154
Cambridge English: Preliminary (PET)	Distinction or 160
Cambridge English: Business Vantage / BEC V	C or 154
Cambridge English: Business Vantage / BEC P	Distinction or 160
TOEFL Paper	494–510
TOEFL Computer	173–180
TOEFL Internet	59–64
PTE Academic	36–42
TEEP	5
BULATS	40–59 (all 4 skills should be passed: listening, reading, speaking,
TOEIC (provided that student passes all parts)	listening and reading score 600, speaking score 140, writing score 140

Students exempted from this requirement are:

• Mother tongue students
• English Speaking Countries (prior check with the admission office)
• English Speaking Degrees (prior check with the admission office)
• English Speaking Degrees in non-mother tongue countries (prior check with the admission office)

English language Requirements:  NABA postgraduate programs are taught in Italian and/or English. You must submit a certificate as evidence of your language knowledge according to your chosen program. The language certificate must be submitted within the month before the program starts; the certificate should not be older than two years.

How to Apply: Students can apply online or send the required documents by e-mail to: int.info-at-naba.it and also by post. Applicants are required to submit:

• Application for participation (p. 3/3)
• Application for admission
• Curriculum vitae
• Artistic/professional portfolio of projects
• Motivation letter
• Previous transcripts and university degree certificate or first-level academic diploma (if already earned when making the application)
• Valid Passport copy
• Certificate of knowledge of English or Italian – level B1 (according to the chosen program)

Application Form

Application Deadline: The application must be sent by and no later than May 12, 2017. Candidates will be informed about the results of the competition by e-mail on June 6, 2017.

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6 PhD Scholarships in International Studies University of Trento, Italy

The PhD programme lasts three years, with a start date on 1 November 2017. The scholarships are funded as follows:

• 5 by the University of Trento, Italy
• 1 by European Research Academy of Bolzano (EURAC Research).

The scholarship is awarded for three years, subject to satisfactory progress, and is increased by 50% during research periods abroad. The scholarship is adequate to cover living expenses in Trento; no tuition fees are charged.

RESEARCH

Besides the main research strand of the School of International Studies that deals with ‘Integration and disintegration of the European Union’, particular emphasis will be given to research projects on the following subjects:

• Technology, Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA), and International Politics
• Bargaining, voting and power in European decision-making processes
• Complex’ commerce: disputed areas, embargos and sanctions 
• Cross-Border Co-operation, Sub-National Entities and Multi-Level Governance (scholarship funded by EURAC Research)
• Faculty members’ research interests

ELIGIBILITY

Candidates who hold a Master’s Degree in one of the core disciplines of International Studies (mainly, but not limited to, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Economics and Humanities). Candidates who expect to be awarded their Master’s degrees by 31 July 2017 may also apply.

An advanced knowledge of the English Language (C1 level or higher) is required.

Applications  are invited from candidates from all nationalities. See the website for all details and link to the online application. In particular, candidates are asked to include a short summary of their proposed research (2.000 words max.) and a motivation letter.

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

The PhD Programme, entirely in English, is characterized by a strong interdisciplinary approach; it includes structured coursework (mainly first year) as well as periods for individual research abroad.

The programme provides students with excellent and advanced understanding of complex international processes in a rapidly changing world, and increases opportunities for employment as advanced researchers in university and international research centers, governmental and non-governmental organizations at European and international levels, as well as private companies operating globally.

Closing date for applications: 16 May 2017, 16:00 Italian time

Assessment of qualifications: week of 12 June 2017
Interview for shortlisted candidates: week of 26 June 2017

Online application: http://www.unitn.it/en/node/1946

School’s website: http://web.unitn.it/drsis

Contacts: phd@sis.unitn.it

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The Pontifical Institute of Christian Archaeology Scholarships, 2017

Masters

 Christian archaeology

Open to all nationals

  Pontificio Istituto di Archeologia Cristiana (Pontifical Institute for Christian Archeology)

31 May 2017

Partial Funding, 7.200,00 euros p.a

More about this scholarship

The Pontifical Institute of Christian Archaeology Scholarships, 2017 are open to students who wish to pursue the Propedeutic Course of the Institute.

Eligibility criteria:

• Applicants must not be more than 35 years old.
• Applicants of The Pontifical Institute of Christian Archaeology Scholarships, 2017 are required to be proficient in the Italian language.
• Candidates are required to possess a graduate degree or equivalent diploma.
• For students from the countries where Bologna process is applied, a second cycle is necessary.
• For students of other countries, the duration of the university degree must be at least four years.

Documents required:

The applicants of Pontifical Institute of Christian Archaeology Scholarships, 2017 must submit the following documents before the deadline:

• Document like birth certificate with details of place and date of birth, residence, nationality
• Transcripts with grades of each course and all the examinations
• Copy of the degree thesis and other original works
• CV with list of languages known or has studied
• Letters of recommendation from at least one university professor under whom the student worked/works
• Any documentation that demonstrates their activity in the field of Christian archaeology
• Seven passport-sized photos

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Call for foreign students: University of Padova

The University of Padova, one of the most olden universities in the world, has a long tradition in the promotion of excellence of its students, regardless their nationality, gender, beliefs, or interests.

Subject areas:

• Humanities
• Natural Sciences
• Social Sciences

In addition to the regular students, the Galilean School of Higher Education recruits up to 4 highly motivated foreign students, who can enroll in a 2-years program towards the Master Degree (Second Cycle Degree).

• School of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine
• School of Economics and Political Sciences
• School of Engineering: Environmental engineering
• School of Human and Social Sciences and Cultural Heritage
• School of Medicine
• School of Psychology
• School of Science

Academic Duties & Rights at  University of Padova

• The admitted International students will share all obligations, duties and rights of the other Galilean students. In particular, students must:
• choose and enroll in the 1st year of a Second Cycle Degree of the University of Padova
• attend the regular courses and seminars of their chosen program, and pass the relevant exams at the required dates, with scores not less than 24/30 in any single exam and an average score not less than 27/30;
• attend the courses and seminars given by the Galilean School, and pass the relevant exams with the same scores as above.
• They will share their experience and ideas with the other Galilean students, and will adhere to the disciplinary rules of the College where they are hosted;
• write an additional, final Galilean thesis, within one year after obtaining their Master Degree, under the supervision of an advisor of their choice but approved by the School, on a subject different from that of the Master thesis.
• Following the successful defence of the Galilean thesis, the student will receive the Galilean Diploma.

Benefits:

• The School will reimburse one round trip ticket from/to the country of origin (economy class) up to 1.500,00 Euros for each Academic Year, and cover the cost of books and miscellaneous documented expenses of educational nature, authorized and within reasonable limits.
• The School will provide free room and board in the University student houses and canteens.
• The School reserves the right to assign a grant up to 5.000,00 Euros to the admitted students, as a contribution towards personal living expenses; this grant is subjected to the economic availability of the School and to the evaluation by a specific committee; no other scholarships will be compatible with this grant.

Requirements

• This call is reserved to non-Italian citizens, residing outside Italy.
• Applicants must be eligible for enrolling in the 1st year of a Second Cycle Degree (Laurea Magistrale) of the University of Padova
• Applicants must hold a Bachelor degree and not be older than 26 at the time of application;

Application Procedures

The on-line procedure requires the uploading of the following documents:

• a copy of the passport (or identity card only for EU nationals);
• a certified copy (on headed paper, signed and stamped by the awarding Institution) of the academic transcript of records in English with the indication of ECTS credits or the indication of the grading scale used by the Institution, if ECTS grading is not available. The transcript may be replaced by the Diploma Supplement, if available;
• a copy of the First Level University Diploma (Bachelor Degree). If a Bachelor Degree hasn’t been obtained yet before the application deadline, the applicant must attach an official letter of the Home Institution, stating that the candidate is registered as a Bachelor student and that he will earn his/her Bachelor degree before July 31, 2017 (the date of graduation would be appreciated);
• CV in English
• 2 reference letters are needed from experienced scientists/ mentors who know the applicant. The letters must be written on headed paper of the referee’s Institution; they must be signed and sent personally by the referee, as a pdf file, to the Galilean School (galilean.school@unipd.it), specifying “Reference Letter (Name, Surname and date of birth of the applicant)” in the e-mail subject.

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Organization	University of Padova
Fellowship Level	Bachelor’s/Master’s
Country	Italy
Subject areas	Humanities, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences
Fellowship amount	Varies
Eligibility	Open to International students
Deadline	22 May 2017
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18 Postdoctoral Fellowships at Gran Sasso Science Institute in Italy

Gran Sasso Science Institute, School of Advanced Studies is offering 18 postdoctoral fellowships in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science and Social Sciences. The research grants are awarded for two years and their yearly amount is € 36.000,00 gross.

The GSSI aims to create a new center of scientific excellence in L’Aquila fostering the skills and highly specialized structures already present in the area, such as the Gran Sasso National Laboratories of the National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN) and the University of L’Aquila, facilitating the attraction of high-level resources in the fields of natural and social sciences.

The Gran Sasso Science Institute (GSSI) is an international PhD school and a centre for research and higher education.

Course Level: Fellowships are available for pursuing the postdoctoral programme.

Study Subject: Fellowships are awarded in the field of Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science and Social Sciences.

Scholarship Award: The research grants are awarded for two years and their yearly amount is € 36.000,00 gross.

Number of Scholarships: There are 18 fellowships available.

Scholarship can be taken in Italy

Eligibility: There is no age limit for applicants; however they must have earned their doctoral degree not earlier than the date specified in the call for applications. Candidates who are preparing their doctoral thesis are eligible to apply; however, they must have obtained their Ph.D degree before taking up their appointment with GSSI.

Nationality: Citizens of all nationalities are eligible to apply.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must hold a PhD degree or an equivalent qualification.

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirement: A good knowledge of English is required.

How to Apply: The applications must be sent to GSSI only by filling out the online application. The documents you need to submit are:

• A curriculum vitae
• A detailed research statement
• Publications (max 3; the PhD thesis can be included)
• A copy of a valid Identity Document (ID)

Application Form

Application Deadline: The application deadline is May 15, 2017.

Scholarship Link

University of Messina in Italy, offering 40 Scholarships For International Students

Deadline: The application deadline is May 22, 2017.

Eligible Nationality: International students can apply for these scholarships.

Scholarship Award: In accordance with the Call, selected candidates will benefit from a 100€ monthly grant, free accommodation in one of the UniME student Halls of Residence and exemption from the payment of tuition fees for the whole duration of the programme.

The University of Messina (UniME) is offering 40 scholarships for international students. These scholarships are available for students enrolling to a UniME two-year long Master degree programme (Laurea Magistrale) for the academic year 2017/2018.

For the purposes of the Call, international students are those students holding a degree awarded by a foreign University (not Italian) whilst with the term “enrollment” it is considered the registration to the first year of a Master degree course (Laurea Magistrale).

The University of Messina is a public university located in Messina, Italy. Founded in 1548 by Ignatius of Loyola, it became the model for hundreds of Jesuit colleges. The university is organized in 11 Faculties.

All international applicants for whom English is not the native tongue must provide proof of competence in the English language.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for students enrolling to a UniME two-year long Master degree programme

Eligibility: In order to apply for the scholarship, candidates must hold

• A degree awarded by a foreign University recognized as being appropriate to enroll to a Master degree programme (Laurea Magistrale).
• A certificate of Italian language (B2 level) issued by the C.L.I.Q. (Certificazione LinguaItaliania di Qualità) system (in case of enrollment to a Master degree programme taught in Italian), or
• One of the following certificate of English language: TOEFL iBT internet based (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 87 -109; ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages -Pitman): B2 IESOL Communicator; IELTS (International English Language Testing System
• University of Cambridge): 5.5 – 6.5; ISE (Integrated Skill in English – Trinity College London): B2 ISE II; LCCIEB (London Chamber of Commerce & Industry Examinations Board): Level 5; FCE (First Certificate in English – University of Cambridge) (in case of enrollment to a Master degree programme taught in English).

In case of no certification, candidate’s language knowledge will be evaluated by a Commission in a conference-call examination.

 

Application Procedure: Candidates must apply on-line. In the application, candidates must indicate the Master degree programme (Laurea Magistrale) to which he/she wants to enroll and uphold the following documents (either in English or Italian):

• Curriculum vitae
• Language certificate
• A motivation letter or/and a Reference letter provided by the University/Higher Education Institution (HEI) where the candidate gained the degree/latest qualification.
• Official transcript of records of previous studies in English or translated into Italian by a competent Italian authority (Embassy/Consular if abroad);
• Photocopy of a valid passport.

After the first on-line access it is possible to save the application and modify/integrate it in further sessions. The application will be processed only if duly filled and “submitted”. Once the application is submitted it cannot be modified.

 

 

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SDA Bocconi School of Management MBA Scholarships 2017-2018

Deadline:

30 Apr 2017 (annual)
Study in:  Italy
Course starts Sept 2017

Scholarship value/inclusions: 50-100% tuition fee waiver

SDA Bocconi School of Management is making available 31 total/partial merit-based tuition waivers to 2017-2018 MBA candidates with an outstanding profile.

Number of Awards: 31 full and partial scholarships

Target group:

Full tuition waivers are open to students from Italy, Europe, and Outside Europe. Partial tuition waivers are open to Africa and Mediterranean Area (Italy excluded), China and Far East, India and South Asia, East Europe and Central Asia, Western Europe (Italy excluded), North America, Central and South America, Mexico, Italy and Women.

 

 

Eligibility:

To be eligible for the scholarships/tuition waivers applicants must:

• • Have sent the application to the 2017/18 MBA Program
• • Look at the pre-requisites for each scholarship/tuition waiver
• • Send the Scholarship or Tuition waiver Application Form by the deadlines indicated

 

Application instructions:

To be considered for this scholarship, candidates must apply to the 2017/2018 MBA Program. Candidates can apply to the scholarship/tuition waivers even though their selection process is still in progress.  To apply for the scholarship, applicants must send the Scholarship or Tuition waiver Application Form by the deadline. The next application deadline for most of the tuition fee waivers is 30 April 2017. Please check the information sheets for the specific deadlines for the scholarships.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

 

Official Scholarship Website

 

Scholarships by Italian Government 2017-2018 for Foreign Students

Deadline: 10 May 2017 (annual)
Study in: Italy
Course starts AY 2017/2018

 

The Italian Government awards scholarships for studying in Italy both to foreign citizens and Italian citizens resident abroad (IRE) for the Academic Year 2017-2018. The scholarships are offered for the following type of courses:

• • Second-level University courses (five-year degree/Master of Science) (Laurea specialistica/Laurea Magistrale 2° ciclo)
• • Master’s Degree courses (First and Second Level)
• • Ph.D Courses
• • Specialisation Schools
• • Research under academic supervision
• • Courses of Higher Education in Arts, Music and Dance (AFAM); Scuola Internazionale di Liuteria di Cremona; Scuola di Alta Formazione e Studio (SAF) of the Istituto Superiore per la Conservazione ed il Restauro (ISCR); Scuola Nazionale di Cinema
• • Courses of Italian language and culture
• • Training/refresher courses for Teachers of Italian language

 

Host Institution(s): The scholarships are offered to carry out study, training and research projects in Italian Higher Education Institutes (State-owned institutions or institutions legally recognized by the relevant State authorities)

Field(s) of Study: Eligible field(s) of study offered by participating Italian Universities.

Target Group: Students from countries included in the Recipient Country List.

Scholarship value/duration:The scholarship duration can be three, six, or nine months.

Normally, the scholarship holders are exempt from the payment of the university tuition fees, in accordance with existing regulations. However the Universities, as part of their autonomy, may not allow such exemption. Candidates are therefore recommended to contact the chosen Institution in order to be informed on eventual taxes or tuition fees.

For the sole period of the scholarships granted by the Italian Government, the scholarship-holders are covered by an insurance policy against illness and/or accident. Air tickets are not granted, except for Chilean citizens.

Detailed information regarding the scholarship offer, can be requested to the Italian Embassy or Italian Cultural Institute in the applicant’s country of citizenship.

Eligibility:

Academic qualifications
Foreign students or IREs may apply if they have the academic qualifications required for enrolling in the institution chosen.
Age limits
Candidates may apply if aged between 18 and 36 years on the expiry date of this call for applications. For those who apply for the first year of a PhD program the maximum age limit is 33 years on the expiry date of this call for applications. Candidates may apply for training/refresher courses for Italian language teachers if aged between 18 and 45 years on the expiry date of this call for proposals.

Language skills and proficiency
Candidates shall submit a certificate showing their knowledge and proficiency in the Italian language, starting from the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The knowledge of the Italian language is not required for enrolling in the university courses fully provided in English.

Application Instructions:

Applications shall be sent only electronically, by accessing the “Portale borse online” from the MAECI website. All online applications must be submitted by midnight (Italian time) on 10 May 2017.

It is important the read the 2017/2018 Call for Applications and visit the official website to access the online a

Official Scholarship Website