Supporting young talent from disadvantaged backgrounds has always been our main goal. That is why we are constantly working to find new opportunities and thus be able to offer scholarships to our most deserving students.  

Students are eligible for various types of grants based on the income disadvantage (Modello ISEE/income statement to be uploaded in the online application procedure), the CV, and the selection interview:

• 100% exemption from enrollment tuition fees
• 50% exemption from enrollment tuition fees 
• Further exemption/support can also be offered for the accommodation in Pavia at the Almo Collegio Borromeo

Regardless of the type of exemption granted, the administrative fees and stamp taxes (€216.00) are to be covered by the student.

GOOD TO KNOW

We are eligible for:

• INPS scholarships and regional scholarships!

Some Italian regions offer scholarships to attend master’s courses in Italy. Find out more information on the official website of your Region.

• FONDAZIONE MONTE DI LOMBARDIA is also offering financial aid and support to meritorious students who are residents of Regione Lombardia. This financial support can include the partial or total waiving of the tuition fees or a contribution to the accommodation costs in Collegio Borromeo

If the student is awarded a regional scholarship or other public/private scholarship, the Scientific Committee reserves the right not to exempt him/her from the tuition fees regardless of the ISEE amount.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Thanks to the project “CONSOLIDATION AND EXPANSION OF THE COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT NETWORK FOR HUMAN AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT“ supported by the Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development – AICS we offer scholarships dedicated to meritorious students coming from low and middle-income countries (according to the World Bank classification available here). The project aims to guarantee access to the Master in Cooperation and Development to young deserving development workers, government officials or staff of government technical agencies, staff of ministries, workers of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), foundations, and public and/or private institutions, coming from developing countries and the MENA Region (Middle East and North Africa) to achieve high levels of skills and professionalism necessary to operate in the sector of development cooperation.

For the academic year  2026/2027, we offer:

• 10 scholarships for candidates from low and middle-income countries
• 2 scholarships for candidates from the MENA Region (Middle East and North Africa) with a special focus on those coming from Tunisia.

The AICS scholarship includes:

• total waiving of tuition fees
• free full-board accommodation at the Almo Collegio Borromeo in Pavia for the entire teaching part of the program (8 months: from November to June)

The scholarship does not cover the costs of health insurance required to stay in Italy, a residence permit, or a visa. 

The scholarship will be assigned after an online or in-person interview with the candidate. If you want to apply for the scholarship, please specify this in the Application form and your motivation letter (please remember to attach your income statement certificate to the application form).

All candidates are highly encouraged to look for alternative sources of funding to be sure they can finance their studies for the whole duration of the Program. 

The INVEST YOUR TALENT scholarship is a great opportunity for international students who want to study in Italy – discover more!

If you want to apply for a scholarship, please follow the instructions you find here (admission procedures)