ItalYou Scholarship for Study in Italy 2026–2027: Eligibility and Participating Countries
Italy’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has announced the continuation of the ITALYOU – Italy in Your Future programme for the 2026–2027 academic year. The programme offers university scholarships to young people from selected African countries to study Italian language and teaching methods at the University for Foreigners of Perugia.
What is the ItalYou programme?
The ItalYou programme aims to strengthen cultural ties with young people in Africa and prepare graduates to gain the qualifications needed to teach Italian in their home countries after completing their studies. It is run in partnership with Italy’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the University for Foreigners of Perugia.
The scholarships support enrolment in the master’s degree programme ItAS – Italian for the Teaching of Italian to Foreigners, offered by the University for Foreigners of Perugia.
Scholarship value and duration
For the programme’s fourth edition, covering the 2026–2027 academic year, 70 new scholarships have been announced. Each scholarship is worth €8,000 per year, paid in 12 monthly instalments. Payments are scheduled to begin on 1 October 2026.
Who can apply?
According to the published information, the new scholarships are intended for young people from the following countries:
- Algeria
- Cameroon
- Egypt
- Libya
- Morocco
- Senegal
- Tunisia
Read Also: Japan ABE Scholarship 2027-2028 for Moroccan Applicants
The official website describes the programme as intended for young people and early-career scholars from eligible countries. Applicants should check the university’s announcement and the partner organisations in their country for detailed eligibility requirements, such as previous qualifications, language proficiency, required documents, and application deadlines.
How are applicants selected?
The University for Foreigners of Perugia coordinates the selection process, with support from partner organisations in the participating countries. Italian diplomatic missions in those countries also take part through a representative involved in the selection process.
Prospective applicants should follow announcements from the university, its local partner organisation, and the Italian diplomatic mission in their country for details about the call for applications, deadlines, and submission procedures.
Can the scholarship be renewed?
Some recipients of scholarships from the third edition may be eligible for renewal for the 2026–2027 academic year. The official website sets a minimum academic requirement: passing examinations worth at least 40 university credits (CFU). It states that 64 students from the previous edition may receive a renewal if they meet this requirement.
Where can you find details about the degree programme?
For information about the ItAS programme and its curriculum, visit the University for Foreigners of Perugia’s website. For scholarship details and updates, consult the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ ItalYou page.
Official source: ITALYOU programme – Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
