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University of Siena International Excellence Scholarships 2026 in Italy (Funded)

Last updated Apr 4, 2026

Deadline

2026-05-06

Country

Italy

Level

masters

Organization

University of Siena

Field

Economics, Finance, Linguistics, Cognitive Studies, Public and Cultural Diplomacy, Biotechnologies of Human Reproduction, Medical Biotechnologies, Applied Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence and Automation Engineering, Biodiversity, Conservation and Environmental Quality, Chemistry, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Engineering Management, Sustainable Industrial Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

Funding

partial

Overview

The University of Siena in Italy offers International Excellence Scholarships for distinguished international students pursuing Master's degree programs taught in English. These grants aim to enhance the international diversity of its academic programs for the academic year 2026/2027.

Coverage

Each scholarship provides €6,000 annually (gross amount), renewable for a second year, totaling €12,000 over two years. This amount is intended to support living expenses and other costs.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must: - Not hold Italian citizenship (except for individuals with dual citizenship that includes Italian). - Have earned a non-Italian Bachelor’s degree that qualifies for admission to Master’s degree programs. - Not be a resident of Italy. For the purposes of this scholarship, residents of Italy include Non-EU citizens with a valid residence permit allowing enrollment in an Italian university without a new student Visa, and EU/EU-equated citizens who have continuously resided in Italy for more than 9 months. - Have applied for any of the eligible English-taught Master’s degree programs offered by the University of Siena. - Demonstrate English proficiency at level B2 or higher.

Requirements

- A Bachelor/Undergraduate diploma (or higher). - Proof of English language proficiency (B2 or higher). - Payment of a non-refundable and non-waivable scholarship application fee.

How to apply

1. First, you must apply for admission to one of the eligible Master's degree programs at the University of Siena through their online application system (apply.unisi.it). 2. After securing admission, you can then apply for the scholarship using the specific scholarship application link provided on the University's admission portal.

Notes

The scholarship is exclusively for students applying for admission to specific Master’s degree programs taught in English. A list of these eligible programs, including Economics, Finance, Language and Mind: Linguistics and Cognitive Studies, Public and Cultural Diplomacy, Biotechnologies of Human Reproduction, Medical Biotechnologies, Applied Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence and Automation Engineering, Biodiversity, Conservation and Environmental Quality, Chemistry, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Engineering Management, and Sustainable Industrial Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, is available on the university's official website.

Source & Verification

Host organization: University of Siena

Original source: BrightScholarship

Official application page: https://apply.unisi.it/courses/course/112-sch-siena-international-excellence-scholarships?search=620281

Verify the deadline, eligibility, and document list on the official website before applying.

How to Apply

1

Read the full requirements

Visit the official application page and read all eligibility criteria carefully before investing time in the application.
2

Gather your documents

Collect transcripts, certificates, and references. Official copies may require apostille — start this process early.
3

Request recommendation letters

Contact your referees at least 4–6 weeks before the deadline. Brief them on the scholarship and your goals.
4

Write your motivation letter

Be specific about your goals, why you chose this program, and your plan to contribute to Ethiopia after completing your studies.
5

Proofread and submit early

Submit at least 3–5 days before the deadline. Technical issues are common — never submit on the last day.