Italian regional scholarship programs expand with new DSU and local awards for 2026‑2027
The Tuscany Regional Agency for the Right to University Study (DSU) has published its 2026/27 scholarship call, offering up to 1,917 university residences in Florence, 1,705 in Pisa and 1,200 in Siena, together with a cash allowance, free meals, housing and tuition‑fee exemption for eligible students. Eligibility requires meeting ISEE limits of €27,000 and ISPE of €60,000, with additional support for students with disabilities, minors, care leavers and STEM majors.
The University of Milan announced a fully‑funded DSU scholarship for 2027, providing a monthly allowance of up to €600 for ten months, full tuition waiver, travel reimbursements, free housing and cafeteria access, and support services for students of any nationality who demonstrate financial need.
Molise’s regional council approved a public notice for 2022/23 secondary‑school scholarships, granting aid to students whose household ISEE does not exceed €15,748.78 and whose applications must be submitted by 7 June 2023.
EDISU Piemonte completed the second‑installment payments for the 2025/26 academic year, confirming a record 21,086 beneficiaries and confirming regional funding of €114.8 million to sustain the programme.
The municipality of Sirmione awarded 37 merit‑based scholarships for the 2024‑25 academic year to local high‑school and university students, including three honours for laurea with lode, underscoring the town’s commitment to supporting young talent.