In keeping with her efforts to make its academic programs more globally appealing, the University of Siena offers grants to overseas students interested in obtaining Master’s degrees in Italy via the University of Siena overseas Excellence Scholarship.
Successful candidates will get €10,000.00 in total over two years to help with living expenses, tuition, and housing costs.
This article will cover the Siena Excellence Scholarship’s specifics, prerequisites, advantages, time frame, and detailed application process.
Siena International Excellence Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Italy
- Study Abroad: Europe
- Category: Post Graduate Scholarships| Masters Scholarships.
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | €10,000 Stipends
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: May 6, 2025
Siena International Excellence Scholarship Details:
In line with initiatives aimed at enhancing the international attractiveness of its academic programs, the University of Siena is providing grants to honor distinguished international students and encourage their enrollment in selected Master’s degree programs (Lauree Magistrali).
This exclusive opportunity is available to individuals holding non-Italian citizenship and who have earned their entry qualifications from institutions outside Italy, underscoring the University’s dedication to fostering an educational environment enriched by a variety of international insights.
All interested and qualified international students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible
Eligibility Requirements for Siena International Excellence Scholarship
To be considered for the Siena International Excellence Scholarship 2024, you must:
- Hold a non-Italian Bachelor’s degree that qualifies for admission to Master’s degree programs (Lauree Magistrali) within the Italian University system;
- Not hold Italian citizenship, except for individuals with dual citizenship that includes Italian;
- Not be a resident of Italy. For the purposes of this call for applications, the following are considered residents of Italy:
- Non-EU citizens with a valid residence permit that allows for enrolment in an Italian university without the need for a new student Visa, as per Italian Legislative Decree 286/1998;
- EU and EU-equated citizens who have continuously resided in Italy for more than 9 months. Citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, the Republic of San Marino, and Switzerland are considered as EU citizens.
- Have applied for any of the Master’s degree programs listed below, following the procedures and meeting the deadlines specified on the platform apply.unisi.it. Candidates can apply for up to two programs.
Both candidates awaiting evaluation and those who have already received confirmation of acceptance to one of the study programs listed below (first or second intake) are eligible to apply.
Benefits of University of Siena Excellence Scholarship
For the academic year 2024/2025, our University is offering four Siena International Excellence Scholarships, each worth €5,000.00 annually (gross amount), for a duration of one year, renewable for a second year (for a total of 10,000.00 euros over two years, gross amount).
Eligibile Programs for Siena International Excellence Scholarship
- Area of Economics and Law, which includes the following Master’s degree programs:
- Economics
- Finance
- Area of Political, International, Social and Cognitive Sciences, which includes the following Master’s degree programs:
- Language and Mind: Linguistics and Cognitive Studies
- Public and Cultural Diplomacy
- Area of Biomedical and Medical Sciences, which includes the following Master’s degree programs:
- Biotechnologies of Human Reproduction
- Medical Biotechnologies
- Area of Math and Experimental Sciences, which includes the following Master’s degree programs:
- Applied Mathematics
- Artificial Intelligence and Automation Engineering
- Biodiversity, Conservation and Environmental Quality
- Chemistry
- Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Sustainable Industrial Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
How to Apply for Siena International Excellence Scholarship (Step by Step)
To apply for the Siena International Excellence Scholarship, interested and qualified applicants should;
- Click on the button below to visit the scholarship webpage
- Proceed to apply for one of the eligible masters programs on the Unisit portal
In the application, candidates must provide the following information and documentation:
- Short self-made video in which the candidate should explain their motivations (no longer than 1 minute);
- Name(s) of the Master’s degree program(s) for which they are applying for this call.
- The scholarship application is included in the listing for the academic year 2024/2025, under the “Scholarship” section.
- Only applications from candidates who have already applied for admission to at least one of the courses listed above will be considered.
