Italy · Milan (other regions run similar schemes)
Overview
Every Italian region runs DSU (“diritto allo studio”) scholarships for students at its universities, based on family income and academic merit. International students can apply; income and assets abroad are assessed with special documents. Winners at the University of Milan receive a cash grant, full tuition exemption and a free daily meal; partial winners get a 50% exemption.
At the University of Milan the 2026/27 window ran 10 July – 30 September 2026. Other regions (Lazio DiSCo, ER.GO Emilia-Romagna, EDISU Piemonte and others) run their own calls, usually in summer — check the DSU office of the university you are admitted to.
Who can apply
Students regularly enrolled in a degree programme who meet the income (ISEE / equivalent for foreign income) and merit requirements in the regional call.
- Eligible nationalities
- All nationalities
- Academic stage
- High school, Undergraduate
Mandatory conditions
- You must be enrolled (or admitted) at the university.
- Income and assets — including abroad — must be under the regional limits.
- First-years must earn a minimum number of credits to keep the full award.
Funding package
Cash scholarship (amount by income band), full tuition exemption and one free meal a day; 50% exemption for partial winners.
- Tuition covered
- Stipend or salary covered
- Travel not stated
- Accommodation not stated
- Health insurance not stated
Application dates
- Deadline
- To be confirmed Deadline to be confirmed
- Duration
- Renewable each year of the bachelor's if merit requirements are met
Verification
- Status
- Verified against the official source
- Official source
- www.unimi.it
- Last checked
- 18 Oct 2026
- Listing updated
- 18 Oct 2026
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