Location: Italy
Program: Bachelors, Masters, Single-cycle Masters, PhD programmes, or Specialisation School
Eligibility: International Students
Duration: Same with course
Deadline: Varies (September 9 to November 28, 2025)
The EDISU Piemonte (Ente Regionale per il Diritto allo Studio Universitario) is the Regional Body for the Right to University Education in Piedmont, Italy. Its mission is to promote equal access to higher education by supporting students, especially those with economic difficulties or from outside the region, so they can pursue their studies successfully in universities and higher education institutions across Piedmont. The organization manages services such as scholarships, accommodation in university residences, meal services, and other educational support programs.
The EDISU Piemonte scholarship is a financial aid program awarded through a public competition based on merit and economic criteria. The benefits may include a monetary grant to cover living and study expenses, subsidized meals, accommodation for non-resident students, and in some cases, tuition fee reductions or exemptions. This support helps students reduce the financial burden of studying in Italy, making higher education more accessible and affordable for both local and international students.
Benefits of the Scholarship
- Financial grant/stipend per academic year
- Accommodation
- Subsidized meals
- Academic support
- Others
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Scholarship, applicant must meet:
- Be enrolled in universities, AFAM institutions, ISIA, or Higher Education Schools for Language Mediators in the Piedmont Region
- Bnrolled in Bachelor’s, Master’s, Single-cycle Master’s, PhD programmes, or Specialisation Schools.
- Open to both Italian and international students (international applicants must provide legalized income documents from home country).
- Must meet specific economic thresholds (ISEE/ISPE) proving financial need.
- Must satisfy merit requirements:
- First-year students admitted conditionally; must earn minimum credits (CFU) to confirm award.
- Continuing students must achieve credit thresholds based on study year.
- Not eligible if already receiving another public scholarship or if exceeding the normal program duration (with limited exceptions).
- All requirements are explained in detail in the Call for Applications.
- It is your responsibility to read the document thoroughly to find specific instructions and deadlines.
Selection Criteria
- Merit requirements: a minimum number of university credits (CFU) is required to enter the competition for students enrolling in years following the first, or by a set deadline during the academic year for first-year students;
- Economic requirements: based on the economic and financial situation of the student’s household;
- Additional requirements: specific conditions may apply (e.g., disability, invalidity, or international student status).
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
