Invest your Talent in Italy. Call for scholarships for international students academic year 2025-2026

The new call for applications has been published

The Invest Your Talent in Italy Program, which aims to promote the internationalization of the Italian academic system as a center of excellence and to stimulate synergies between universities and businesses, allows young foreign talents to get their specialization in Italy and to start a working experience in the Italian companies that are part of the Program.

Scholarships are awarded for master’s degree programs and postgraduate courses at Italian Higher Education Institutes (state-owned institutions or institutions legally recognized by the relevant State authorities) that are part of the “Invest Your Talent in Italy” Program.

The University of Florence participate in the 10th edition of the IYT program.

Candidates coming from one of the 18 countries listed for this edition are eligible to apply.

The scholarship will cover a period of study of 9 (nine) months starting from 1 October 2025.

Candidates who are granted a scholarship under the “Invest Your Talent in Italy” program are exempted from the payment of tuition fees except for the Regional Tax for “Diritto allo Studio”, stamp duty, any expenses regarding accident insurance and/or civil liability, as well as the health insurance policy.
The scholarship does not cover travel expenses and does not include accommodation.

Get all the details and apply via the dedicated website

Deadline for applications: 24 February 2025 until 12:00 (Midday, Italian Time)

3 Feb 2025