Scholarships for attendance at Italian language and culture courses for foreigners are awarded by:
- University for Foreigners of Perugia
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI)
- other institutions
The scholarships provide a partial contribution towards the expenses of living and attending a one-month course.
To obtain a scholarship, you must contact the relevant institutions directly: Italian Cultural Institutes, Universities or other cultural entities abroad.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) offers scholarships, including those longer than one month, to citizens of certain countries with which specific agreements are in place.
Open calls
Scholarships offered by the Italian Government to foreign students and Italian students residing abroad (IRE) for the academic year 2026-2027
Read the call for applications on the MAECI website
Application deadline: 26/03/2026, 2:00 pm (Italian time)
Call for applications by the Rotary Club of Perugia for the assignment of 8 scholarships to foreign students attending an Italian language and culture course at the University for Foreigners of Perugia in July 2026
Application deadline: 31 March 2026
Closed calls
Scholarships offered by the Italian Government to foreign students and Italian students residing abroad (IRE) for the academic year 2025-2026
Read the call for applications on the MAECI website
Application deadline: 16/05/2025, 2:00 pm (Italian time)
Call for applications by the Rotary Club of Perugia for the assignment of 8 scholarships to foreign students attending an Italian language and culture course at the University for Foreigners of Perugia in July 2025
Application deadline: 31 March 2025