The Bocconi Merit Award is a merit scholarship awarded to the top applicants across all admission rounds for Bocconi's Bachelor's, integrated Law and Master of Science/MA programmes. There is no separate application — every admission applicant is automatically considered, and awards are communicated together with admission results. It covers 100% of ordinary academic tuition and fees and renews automatically each year if merit requirements are met.
Why it is notable: A full-tuition scholarship with zero extra paperwork — your admission dossier is your application. Bocconi explicitly allocates the majority of awards in the first admission rounds, so applying early directly raises the odds.
Funding at a glance
What it covers
100% waiver of Bocconi ordinary academic tuition and fees for the first year
Automatic renewal for the entire legal duration of the regular course of study, provided enrollment is completed each year on time and merit requirements are met (MSc: at least 50 credits as of 10 September 2027 for renewal into the second year)
The award may be converted into a named donor scholarship during the academic year
No cash stipend, no accommodation, no travel — tuition waiver only (UNVERIFIED for 2027/28: reconfirm when the a.y. 2027-28 Merit Award regulations are published; the 100% tuition waiver is the confirmed 2026-27 structure)
Eligibility criteria
Qualification Required
Secondary School Diplomafor Bachelor'sBachelor's Degreefor MSc/MA
This scholarship is offered for Bachelor's, integrated Master of Arts in Law, and Master of Science / MA programmes.
Who can apply
All nationalities — academic profiles considered amongst the top applicants (International, Italian and Bocconi candidates) are considered for a Merit Award based on the admission application.
Experience
No experience required
Language Certificate
Programme-dependent (Bocconi sets English requirements at enrollment — e.g. IELTS/TOEFL accepted). The award itself has no separate language requirement.
Other Certificates
the documents required for the admission application (ID/passport, transcripts, selection-test score report).
Age Limit
No Age Limit
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Based on published eligibility — always confirm on the official page before applying.
Application essentials
Requirements
Review each requirement before you begin the application.
Document checklist
01ID or passport (extra-EU applicants)
02Third-last and second-last year transcripts (undergrad) / university transcripts (MSc)
03Selection test score report (Bocconi online test, SAT, ACT, GMAT, GRE as applicable)
04Updated CV (requested only after an award is communicated, at acceptance)
Application fee
€100 per admission application (non-refundable). No separate fee for the Merit Award itself.
Visa, kept concise: Study visa type for this destination: Italy long-stay national (D-type) visa for study, converting to a permesso di soggiorno (residence permit) after arrival.
Application Procedure
9 steps — follow in order. Each stage prepares the next.
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Take an accepted selection test (undergrad
Bocconi online test, SAT or ACT; MSc: GMAT/GRE/Bocconi test as per programme) and obtain the score BEFORE applying.
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Submit the admission application via the Apply2B
portal by the deadline of your chosen session/round, including transcripts and test score report — this single application doubles as your Merit Award candidacy; no separate funding application is needed.
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Pay the €100 application fee per application
through the portal.
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ID or passport (extra-EU applicants)
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If awarded, complete the online scholarship acceptance
procedure within the enrollment deadline (and upload an updated CV, which may be shared with donors).
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Wait for results —
Merit Award assignment is communicated together with admission results.
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Third-last and second-last year transcripts (undergrad) /
university transcripts (MSc)
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Selection test score report (Bocconi online test
SAT, ACT, GMAT, GRE as applicable)
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Updated CV (requested only after an award is communicated
at acceptance)
Ready to apply?
Continue on the official Bocconi University platform.
Is there a separate application for the Merit Award? A: No — all admission applicants are automatically considered; no separate application is required.When will I know if I got the award? A: The assignment is communicated together with the admission results.Does applying in an early round help? A: Yes — Bocconi states the majority of awards are allocated in the first relevant rounds and advises early applications for financial aid/scholarship opportunitiCan the award be renewed? A: Yes — automatically for the entire legal duration of the regular course of study if enrollment deadlines are met and merit requirements are satisfied (e.g. 50 credits by 1Can I keep the award if I change round or programme? A: No — the award is tied to the admission round and programme; changing either forfeits it unless a new award is granted.Does it cover double/joint degree fees at the partner university? A: No — only tuition and fees due to Bocconi.Can I hold it alongside another Bocconi benefit? A: No — acceptance of an equal or larger Bocconi benefit revokes the Merit Award, and it cannot be reinstated.
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