Politecnico di Milano awards 64 merit-based scholarships each year to international students admitted to its English-taught Master of Science programmes. Every award includes a full tuition-fee waiver (you pay only an administrative fee), and the Platinum tier adds a €10,000 gross cash allowance. There is no separate scholarship contest — you apply for admission during the Early Bird window and submit the scholarship form on PoliMi's Online Services.
Why it is notable: the scholarships are renewable for the second year on points-based academic performance, but the renewal thresholds and the second-instalment exam conditions (e.g. Platinum's second €5,000 only after ≥2 exams in the first semester) are buried in the official Call — plus a hard eligibility trap: if your application fee is paid after 1 December 2026, you are NOT eligible, even in later admission calls.
Funding at a glance
What it covers
Full tuition-fee waiver for the assigned academic year on ALL 64 awards (recipients pay only the administrative fee, not tuition)
Platinum: €10,000 gross cash, disbursed in two instalments (€5,000 at semester start; €5,000 after taking at least 2 exams in the first scholarship semester)
Gold: €8,000 gross cash, two instalments (€4,000 at start; €4,000 after at least 1 exam in the first semester)
Gold Piacenza: €5,000 gross cash, two instalments (€2,500 at start; €2,500 after at least 1 exam in the first semester)
Bronze Piacenza: €2,500 gross cash, single instalment at semester start
Silver: tuition-fee waiver for the entire academic year (exception: administrative fee and insurance)
Renewal for 2028–29: possible on academic performance — weighted exam points (grades × ECTS) of 1,000/700 points by 10 August 2028 (exact tier mapping in the translated Call text is ambiguous — confirm against the Italian original before publishing); renewed students enrol…
Eligibility criteria
Qualification Required
Graduationfor Masters
This scholarship is offered for the first year of English-taught Master of Science (Laurea Magistrale) programmes at Politecnico di Milano, academic year 2027–2028.
Who can apply
All international students (non-Italian) admitted to an English-taught MSc first year — no nationality bar; priority is given to candidates from countries that are victims of military aggression or affected by civil wars. Selection also weighs geographic origin, gender balance and age (tie-break: younger candidate).
Experience
No experience required
Language Certificate
Required — a valid English language certificate must be submitted by 4 March 2027 to be considered for the scholarship (verified by the International Students Office); the exact accepted tests/scores follow the programme's admission rules
Other Certificates
Bachelor's degree certificate + transcripts (previous education evaluated for fit with the MSc requirements; portfolio when the programme requests it)
Age Limit
No Age Limit
Check your eligibility
Run all three quick checks before reviewing your chosen course's full entry requirements.
1
Country checker
All non-Italian nationalities eligible; no exclusions. Selection gives priority to applicants from countries affected by military aggression or civil wars.
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
Early Bird admission
submit the MSc admission application AND pay the application fee between 1 Oct and 1 Dec 2026 — the single hardest gate; later calls (Jan 2027+) are ineligible.
02
Scholarship form
separate form on Online Services, 1 Oct – 15 Dec 2026 12:00 noon Italian time; no other channel accepted.
03
Qualification
Bachelor's degree matching the MSc's academic requirements; GPA and academic achievements carry the most weight in selection.
04
Language
valid English certificate uploaded and verified by the International Students Office by 4 March 2027.
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Fee
on award, pay the ~€190 administrative fee by the award email's deadline (miss it = scholarship declined).
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Exclusivity
incompatible with any other PoliMi or external scholarship (mobility grants excepted); declare your choice to international-scholarships@polimi.it within 10 days if another award arrives.
Document checklist
01Scholarship application form (via Online Services)
02Bachelor's degree certificate + official transcripts
03English language certificate (valid, verified by the International Students Office) — by 4 March 2027
04Motivation/previous-education evidence via the admission application (GPA and academic achievements are of utmost importance; portfolio for programmes that request it)
05Passport/ID + all admission-application documents per programme rules
Application fee
the scholarship form itself carries no stated fee; BUT the admission application fee MUST be paid by 1 Dec 2026 11:59pm
Visa, kept concise: Study visa type for this destination: Italian national visa for study (type D, long stay) + residence permit for study (permesso di soggiorno) applied for within 8 days of arrival in Italy.
Application Procedure
10 steps — follow in order. Each stage prepares the next.
01
Submit your admission application for the first
year of an English-taught MSc during the Early Bird window (1 Oct – 1 Dec 2026) and PAY the application fee by 1 December 2026, 11:59pm CET — late payment disqualifies you from the scholarship.
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From 1 October 2026
open the scholarship application form via Politecnico di Milano Online Services: Benefits and Agreements > Economic benefits > Scholarships for International Master of Science Students a.y. 2027-2028.
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Complete and submit the scholarship form by
15 December 2026, 12:00 noon Italian time — no other submission method is accepted (penalty: disqualification).
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If awarded: accept within the award email's
deadline by paying ONLY the administrative fee (~€190 per the official Call; the scholarship info page says ~€170 — Call is authoritative; missing the payment = scholarship declined). Then upload your IBAN (SEPA/Italian
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Await the Commission's decision (communicated to your
admission-application email within 3–4 months after the deadline).
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Get admitted to the MSc and upload
a valid English language certificate (verified by the International Students Office) by 4 March 2027 — only admitted candidates with a verified certificate are considered.
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Scholarship application form (via Online Services)
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Bachelor's degree certificate + official transcripts
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English language certificate (valid
verified by the International Students Office) — by 4 March 2027
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Motivation/previous-education evidence via the admission application (GPA
and academic achievements are of utmost importance; portfolio for programmes that request it)
Application milestones
15 Dec 2026
Application deadline
2027
Intake year
Ready to apply?
Continue on the official Politecnico di Milano platform.
Is there a separate scholarship competition, or is it automatic on admission? A: It is NOT automatic — you must submit the separate scholarship form on Online Services by 15 Dec 2026, 12:00 noon ItaliDo I still pay tuition if I win? A: No tuition — every award includes a full tuition-fee waiver; you pay only the ~€190 administrative fee (plus insurance for Silver).How is the cash paid? A: To your own SEPA/Italian IBAN, in instalments: Platinum €5,000 + €5,000 (second after ≥2 first-semester exams), Gold €4,000 + €4,000 (second after ≥1 exam), Gold Piacenza €2,5Can I renew for the second year? A: Yes — renewal for 2028–29 requires weighted exam points (grades × ECTS) of 1,000/700 points by 10 August 2028 in the same MSc programme (exact tier mapping ambiguouI paid the application fee after 1 December — can I still get the scholarship? A: No. Only students who paid between 1 Oct and 1 Dec 2026 may participate.When do I hear back? A: Outcomes are emailed within 3–4 months after the 15 December deadline.What if I withdraw or suspend studies? A: Withdrawal means losing the scholarship and repaying amounts received; suspension (max 1 academic year) must be requested from the Financial Aid Unit.Are the scholarships taxed? A: They are treated as income equivalent to employment income and taxed under Italian rules; PoliMi covers the IRAP-rate tax portion.
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