# Italian youth educational and scholarship initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-youth-educational-and-scholarship-initiatives > Updated: 2026-09-21T20:24:06.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Educational and scholarship initiatives are being launched across various Italian regions to support youth professional development and talent retention. In Rome and Milan, fashion-focused institutions have introduced programs such as ‘Fashion & Talent’ and the ‘AFTER’ project. These initiatives aim to bridge the gap between academic training and the professional industry, providing visibility for young designers and assisting graduates with market positioning and economic sustainability. Broadening the scope to regional development and STEM fields, programs in Salerno and other regions are offering scholarships to reduce economic barriers. The ‘Next Gen Talent School’ in Campania seeks to encourage young people to remain in the region, while the expanded ‘Uni. ON – Accendi il tuo futuro’ program provides scholarships for students enrolling in STEM and Economics faculties across Campania, Lombardy, Puglia, and Veneto. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-21: Italy launches new educational and scholarship initiatives for youth New educational initiatives in Italy, including Fondazione Saccone’s talent school and UniCredit Foundation’s scholarship program, aim to support youth in STEM and economics across several regions. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-launches-new-educational-and-scholarship-initiatives-for-youth ### 2026-09-16: Italian fashion academies launch initiatives for emerging talent Fashion academies in Italy are introducing new programs to support young talent, including Rome's ‘Fashion & Talent’ event and Milan's ‘AFTER’ project for Ferrari Fashion School alumni. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-fashion-academies-launch-initiatives-for-emerging-talent --- Cite as: Italian youth educational and scholarship initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italian-youth-educational-and-scholarship-initiatives