A programme of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation that brings talented foreign students into English-taught Master's programmes in engineering, architecture/design and economics/management at top Italian universities — with a mandatory three-month internship at an Italian company baked into the year. Winners receive a nine-month living scholarship (paid quarterly into an Italian bank account) and an Italian language course from their university.
Why it is notable: the scholarship is inseparable from a compulsory 480-hour internship in an Italian company (must be completed by 1 June 2028 for Laurea Magistrale students) — it is a study-plus-work placement, not just a grant; and the application includes a maximum 59-second motivational video, which many applicants discover too late.
Funding at a glance
What it covers
€10,800 living scholarship over 9 months, paid quarterly (€4,800 + €3,000 + €3,000) into an Italian bank account in the winner's name — a contribution to living costs in Italy:
Mandatory 3-month full-time internship (480 hours) at an Italian company that is part of the programme — arranged as part of the award:
Italian language course offered by the university of enrolment:
Second-year renewal possible for two-year Laurea Magistrale students (application by 20 July of the following year, with university transcript, Italian-course attendance certificate and training project):
Eligibility criteria
Qualification Required
Graduationfor Masters
This scholarship is offered for Masters programs.
Who can apply
citizens permanently resident in the eligible countries of the edition. 2026/27 (XI ed.) eligible countries — Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Mongolia, Paraguay, Peru, People's Republic of China, Tunisia, Turkey, Uruguay, Vietnam. The eligible-country list is redefined every edition — recheck the new call.
Experience
No experience required
Language Certificate
English at minimum B2 level (proof required). Italian language certificate OR a written declaration committing to attend an Italian course before departure.
Other Certificates
transcript of records with final grade or GPA; degree qualification suitable for Master's enrolment; valid passport
Age Limit
2026/27 call: born on or after 1 January 2000. The age rule is edition-specific and may shift for 2027/28 — confirm in the new call.
Check your eligibility
Run all three quick checks before reviewing your chosen course's full entry requirements.
1
Country checker
eligible only if citizen and permanent resident of a country on the edition's eligible-country list (2026/27: 23 countries across Latin America, Asia, Africa…
2
Last degree checker
Choose your highest completed qualification to see which degree level may fit.
3
Course checker
Pick a course to see whether it falls inside this scholarship's scope.
Complete all three checks
Your combined result will appear here.
Based on published eligibility — always confirm on the official page before applying.
Application essentials
Requirements
Review each requirement before you begin the application.
01
Qualification
a first degree or other qualification valid for enrolment in a Master's/postgraduate programme in Italy; admission to an IYT-listed course is a precondition.
02
Language
English minimum B2 with proof; Italian certificate or a signed declaration committing to an Italian course before departure (the winner later follows the university's Italian course).
03
Motivational video
maximum 59 seconds (official FAQ).
04
Documents
transcript with final grade/GPA, one-page CV, valid passport; non English/French/Spanish documents need an official translation.
05
Internship commitment
winners must complete a full-time 3-month (480h) internship at a programme-partner Italian company (for Laurea Magistrale: by 1 June 2028); classes may have to be skipped with exams taken later, by agreement with the university.
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Fee
no application fee stated on official pages.
Document checklist
01Transcript of records with final grade or GPA
02English language certificate (minimum B2)
03Italian language certificate OR signed commitment declaration to attend an Italian course before departure
04Motivational video, maximum 59 seconds
05One-page CV
06Valid passport
Application fee
No application fee stated on the official pages (applying is free).
Visa, kept concise: Study visa type for this destination: Italy national (type D) study visa ("studio"), applied for at the Italian embassy/consulate in your country of residence (concise — recheck current requirements on the Italian MFA/embassy site before…
Application Procedure
10 steps — follow in order. Each stage prepares the next.
01
Check the eligible-country list and the course
catalogue when the new call is published on the official platform.
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Apply for admission to an IYT-participating Master's/postgraduate
course (admission is a precondition).
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03
Create an account on the official IYT
application platform (investyourtalentapplication.esteri.it) and complete the online form.
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06
Submit the application before the call deadline (2026/27
11 May at 6:00 pm Italian time).
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Record and upload the motivational video (maximum
59 seconds).
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Upload documents: transcript of records with final grade/GPA
English certificate (min. B2); Italian certificate or commitment declaration; one-page CV; valid passport; documents in English/French/Spanish or with official translation.
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Transcript of records with final grade or
GPA
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English language certificate (minimum B2)
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Italian language certificate OR signed commitment declaration
to attend an Italian course before departure
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Motivational video, maximum 59 seconds
Ready to apply?
Continue on the official participating top Italian universities platform.
To be confirmed — expected in early 2027 with a likely May 2027 deadline (pattern only — DO NOT publish a
Who can apply?
citizens permanently resident in the eligible countries of the edition. 2026/27 (XI ed.) eligible countries — Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Mongolia, Paraguay, Peru, People's Republic of China, Tunisia, Turkey, Uruguay, Vietnam. The eligible-country list is redefined every edition — recheck the new call.
What does the scholarship cover?
€10,800 living scholarship over 9 months, paid quarterly (€4,800 + €3,000 + €3,000) into an Italian bank account in the winner's name — a contribution to living costs in Italy:; Mandatory 3-month full-time internship (480 hours) at an Italian company that is part of the programme — arranged as part of the award:; Italian language course offered by the university of enrolment:; Second-year renewal possible for two-year Laurea Magistrale students (application by 20 July of the following year, with university transcript, Italian-course attendance certificate and training project):
Where do I apply?
Through the official application portal linked in the Official links section on this page.
Need document or attestation help?
Detailed attestation guidance stays in Opplore's standalone Guides section, not inside this scholarship page.
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