Country Italy
Level undergraduate, masters, phd, postdoc, short-course
Organization Sapienza University of Rome
Field all fields
Funding fully funded Overview
Sapienza University of Rome, established in 1303, offers a wide array of scholarships, grants, and funding opportunities for international students pursuing Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, and postgraduate programs. These opportunities aim to support students with various needs, including tuition fees, living costs, accommodation, study materials, research, and international mobility.
Coverage
The university provides diverse financial support, which can include:
* Scholarships of €1,000 for students with care responsibilities or vulnerable circumstances.
* Reimbursement for professional psychological counseling and psychotherapy services, up to €1,000.
* Reimbursement for study materials, up to €500.
* Free accommodation in university residences (at least 35 beds in double rooms).
* For Palestinian students (IUPALS program): tuition fee exemption, accommodation, meals, and health insurance.
* Regional scholarships and housing support through DiscoLazio, with benefits varying annually.
* Grants for rental expenses and healthcare costs, with amounts specified in individual calls.
* Scholarships for students enrolled in programs at Polo Universitario Interateneo di Rieti.
* International Thesis Scholarship: €2,821 gross for research periods abroad (minimum two consecutive months).
* International Post-degree Scholarship: €1,290 per month for 6 to 12 months for advanced courses or training abroad.
* Financial support for study or traineeship abroad through Erasmus+ and other Sapienza-funded programs.
* Scholarships offered by the Italian Government for international students.
* #100ragazzeSTEM Scholarship for women in STEM fields.
* Student-Collaboration Scholarships: €1,295 for 150 hours of work, or €1,500 tax-free for supporting students with disabilities.
* Research and working scholarships, thesis awards, and opportunities for Specialisation Schools.
Eligibility
These opportunities are generally open to international students from over 100 countries, including Ethiopian students. Specific eligibility criteria apply to individual scholarships:
* Some scholarships target students with care responsibilities, young caregivers, victims of violence, or specific vulnerable circumstances.
* The IUPALS program is for students residing in Palestinian Territories.
* Regional scholarships require meeting academic, residency, and economic criteria set by DiscoLazio.
* International Thesis Scholarships are for students in at least the first year of a two-year Master's or the last/second-to-last year of a single-cycle degree.
* International Post-degree Scholarships are for Sapienza graduates.
* Student-Collaboration Scholarships are for students enrolled beyond their first year.
* #100ragazzeSTEM is for outstanding women in STEM.
* Merit-based scholarships (e.g., Don't Miss Your Chance, Wanted the Best) target non-Italian graduates or graduates from other Italian universities enrolling in specific Master's programs.
* Italian Government grants are for international students and Italian citizens living abroad.
Requirements
Applicants must carefully review the official call for each specific scholarship, as requirements vary significantly. These may include academic merit, financial need, specific enrollment status, documented expenses for reimbursements, or qualifications and examinations for certain advanced programs.
How to apply
The application process differs for each scholarship. Students must consult the official Sapienza University website and the relevant scholarship call for detailed instructions, procedures, and deadlines. For regional scholarships, applications are managed through DiscoLazio. Research and working scholarships require consulting the university's transparency portal.
Notes
Scholarship details, eligibility criteria, funding amounts, and deadlines are subject to change annually without prior notice. Payments are typically suspended during December and January due to administrative procedures. Always refer to the official Sapienza University website for the most accurate and up-to-date information before submitting an application.
