Scholarships · Italy
31 currently-tracked awards for Sri Lankan students applying to Italy. We monitor new scholarship cycles weekly — talk to a counsellor about your profile to access opportunities not yet on this list.
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Bocconi University
Eligibility
Non-Italian international applicants to Bocconi's Bachelor's, Master of Science, or LL.M. — separate scholarship application required.
Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Eligibility
Sri Lankan citizen applying for a Master's, PhD, AFAM arts/music programme, or Italian-language course at an Italian state-recognised institution; selected by the Italian Embassy / Consulate.
Bocconi University
Eligibility
Non-Italian international applicants to a Bocconi Bachelor's programme with an outstanding secondary record; merit-and-talent based, separate application.
Politecnico di Torino
Eligibility
High-achieving international students entering an English-taught Bachelor in engineering at Politecnico di Torino — merit grants plus tuition exemption.
Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa
Eligibility
International Master's graduates entering a PhD at Sant'Anna. Sri Lankan applicants welcome.
Ca' Foscari University of Venice
Eligibility
International applicants to Ca' Foscari's English-taught Master's (second-cycle) programmes; merit-based welcome benefits plus regional need-based grants.
University of Padova
Eligibility
International applicants to Padova's English-taught Master's (second-cycle) programmes; merit-based, with a dedicated scholarship application.
Scuola Normale Superiore (Pisa)
Eligibility
Outstanding international applicants to SNS doctoral programmes in sciences and humanities; admission is by competitive selection and includes full funding.
ER.GO — Regional Agency for the Right to Higher Education, Emilia-Romagna
Eligibility
Need-based regional award at Bologna, Parma, Modena-Reggio and Ferrara. Open to Sri Lankan students, but you must document family income and property back home for the Italian authorities.
Politecnico di Milano
Eligibility
Non-EU Master's applicant at Politecnico di Milano with strong undergraduate academic record; automatic consideration via admission application.
University of Pavia
Eligibility
Talented international Master's applicants to the University of Pavia, Italy — merit grants of ~€8,000/yr plus tuition fee waivers.
University of Trento
Eligibility
Talented international applicants to Trento's English-taught Master's. Sri Lankan students eligible.
University of Bologna
Eligibility
International undergraduate and Master's applicants to the University of Bologna with strong academic records — open to non-EU citizens including Sri Lanka.
Politecnico di Milano (Italy)
Eligibility
International master's applicant at Politecnico di Milano with strong academic record; automatic consideration via admission application.
University of Florence
Eligibility
International applicants enrolling at the University of Florence; merit incentives for new international students plus need-based regional DSU Toscana grants.
University of Milan (La Statale)
Eligibility
International applicants with a foreign qualification admitted to an English-taught Master's at the University of Milan; merit-based.
DSU Toscana (Azienda Regionale per il Diritto allo Studio Universitario della Toscana)
Eligibility
Students admitted or enrolled at a university, art academy or conservatory in Tuscany — Florence, Pisa, Siena and others. Awarded on family income and assets, not on grades at entry. Non-EU applicants must legalise and translate Sri Lankan income documents.
University of Siena
Eligibility
International applicants to English-taught Master's programmes at the University of Siena; merit fee exemptions plus need-based regional DSU Toscana grants.
University of Padua
Eligibility
International undergraduate applicants to the University of Padua's English-taught Bachelor's programmes — automatic merit consideration.
University of Genoa
Eligibility
International applicants enrolling at the University of Genoa; merit incentives and fee exemptions plus need-based regional ALiSEO grants.
LUISS Guido Carli University
Eligibility
International applicants admitted to a LUISS English-taught Bachelor's or Master's; merit awards based on early application and academic profile.
Sapienza University of Rome
Eligibility
Non-EU international applicant admitted to a Sapienza Bachelor's or Single-Cycle (5-year) programme; automatic selection on academic merit.
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Eligibility
International applicants to UCSC's English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes; merit-based tuition-reduction scholarships awarded on academic record at admission.
University of Naples Federico II
Eligibility
International students with a qualification obtained outside the Italian system, enrolling in the first year of one of Federico II's international (English-taught) courses. Selection is on academic record, motivation letter and language certification.
EDISU Piemonte (Regione Piemonte)
Eligibility
Enrolled/admitted international students at Turin-area universities (UniTo, PoliTo and others); means-tested on family income and assets, with merit progression requirements.
University of Turin (UniTo)
Eligibility
International applicants with a foreign qualification admitted to a Bachelor's or Master's at the University of Turin; merit and/or income-based.
University of Milano-Bicocca
Eligibility
International applicants to Bicocca's English-taught Master's programmes; merit scholarships on academic record plus Lombardy DSU need-based right-to-study grants.
University of Verona
Eligibility
International applicants to Verona's English-taught Master's programmes; merit-based incentive scholarships awarded on academic record. Regional right-to-study (ESU) grants also available on need.
Free University of Bozen-Bolzano
Eligibility
International applicants to unibz's trilingual degree programmes; merit study grants on academic record plus South Tyrol provincial need-based right-to-study grants.
University of Trieste
Eligibility
International applicants to Trieste's English-taught Master's programmes; merit fee reductions on academic record plus Friuli-Venezia Giulia ARDIS need-based grants.
University of Camerino (UNICAM)
Eligibility
International applicants to UNICAM's English-taught programmes; merit fee-waiver scholarships and grants awarded on academic record. Regional ERDIS need-based grants also available.
Direct merit and need-based awards from Italy universities — typically 10–80% tuition reductions. These are the easiest to win and apply for alongside your admission application.
Country-government scholarships (Chevening, Fulbright, Australia Awards, GKS, MOE Tuition Grant, etc.) — highly competitive, fully or partially funded, often with leadership components.
Private foundations, NGOs and corporate awards — often targeted at specific fields (engineering, healthcare, journalism, women in STEM).
Universities, courses, intakes, and post-study work options.
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National University of Singapore (ADB-JSP)
Full Tuition + Living Stipend + Airfare + Insurance
US
Aga Khan Foundation (tenable at top global universities)
50% Grant + 50% Loan (Master's) / Full Funding case-by-case (PhD)
AU
Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Fully Funded + Living + Flights
Strong applicants apply to 6–10 scholarships in parallel. Our counsellors sequence the deadlines, review your essays, and coordinate references — so you can apply to many awards without losing your study schedule.
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