The EDISU Piemonte Scholarship is a financial aid program offered by the Regional Agency for the Right to University Education in Piedmont, Italy. It aims to support students in covering living and study expenses during their higher education journey. This scholarship is awarded through a competitive selection process based on academic merit and economic need, ensuring equal access to education for both Italian and international students.

Degree Level

The EDISU Piemonte Scholarship is available for students enrolled in:

• Bachelor’s Degrees

• Master’s Degrees (including Single-cycle Master’s Programs)

• PhD Programs

• Specialisation Schools

Available Subjects

The scholarship applies to all disciplines offered at:

• Universities in the Piedmont Region

• AFAM Institutions (Higher Education in Arts, Music, and Dance)

• ISIA (Higher Institutes for Artistic Industries)

• Higher Education Schools for Language Mediators

Fields include, but are not limited to:

• Arts, Design, and Architecture

• Engineering and Technology

• Health Sciences and Medicine

• Social Sciences and Law

• Humanities and Languages

• Natural and Environmental Sciences

Benefits

• Financial grant to cover living costs and educational expenses.

• University accommodation for non-resident students, subject to availability.

• Access to canteen services at reduced fees.

• Additional support for students with disabilities or special protection status.

Eligible Nationalities

The EDISU Piemonte Scholarship is open to:

• Italian students

• EU citizens

• Non-EU international students, including those with refugee or special protection status

• International students with family residing abroad

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following conditions:

1. Enrollment

   • Be enrolled or planning to enroll in an eligible institution and program within the Piedmont Region.

2. Merit Requirements

   • Achieve a minimum number of university credits (CFU) for renewal or by specific deadlines for first-year students.

3. Economic Requirements

   • Household income and financial assets must fall within the thresholds set by the official Notice of Competition.

4. Additional Requirements

   • Students with disabilities (46% or more) may be eligible for special provisions.

Application Procedure

1. Prepare Documents

   • Proof of enrollment or admission.

   • Economic documentation for household income/assets.

   • Identification documents (SPID, CIE, or Temporary Access Code for non-residents).

2. Online Submission

   • Apply via the official EDISU Piemonte website using SPID or CIE.

   • International students without Italian residency must request a Temporary Access Code.

3. Application Deadlines

   • Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Single-cycle Master’s: 25 July – 09 September 2025 (12:00 PM).

   • PhD and Specialisation Schools: 28 October – 28 November 2025 (12:00 PM).