Ca Foscari Scholarships 2026 in Italy (Fully Funded)

The Ca’ Foscari Honours Scholarships 2026/2027 are merit-based awards offered by Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy, designed for high-achieving international bachelor’s and master’s students (admitted for the 2026/27 academic year). These scholarships aim to ease financial burdens by offering substantial annual funding through the duration of the degree, helping talented students focus fully on their education in one of Europe’s most iconic cities.

Eligibility

• Must be a non-Italian international student (EU or non-EU) with an entry qualification from outside Italy
• Applying to a bachelor’s or master’s program taught in English or Italian at Ca’ Foscari
• Must demonstrate outstanding academic performance (e.g., CGPA ≥ 85%) .
• Evaluation involves academic results, a motivational video, reference letter(s), and language certification

Note: Scholarship requires a separate application; not automatic with admission.

Program Dates/Location

• Academic Year: 2026/2027.
• Application Call: Will be published in Fall 2025 on the university’s scholarship web page
• Admission Portal Opens: For most programs, the portal opens on 17 December 2025
• Location: Ca Foscari University of Venice, Italy 

Program Benefits (By Scholarship Type)

1. Ca Foscari Honours Scholarships

• For Bachelor’s: 8 scholarships, €10,000/year, renewable up to 3 years
• For Master’s: 20 scholarships, €10,000/year, renewable up to 2 years
• Covers tuition fees and helps with living expenses in Venice
• Winners are recognized as Ca Foscari Honours Scholars Scholarship Union.
• Scholarships may be revoked upon withdrawal, transfer, or failure to meet progress thresholds 

2. Regional "Student Financial Aid" Scholarships (managed by Ca Foscari on behalf of the Veneto Region)

• Based on income (ISEE/ISPE) and merit/credit requirements.
• Offer fee waivers, and possibly accommodation and meal services, depending on eligibility status (on-site, commuter, off-site)
• Deadlines:
  • ISEE certificate by 30 September 2025 (or 18 December 2025 for certain master’s applicants)
  • Benefit application: typically by 30 Sept 2025, with additional opportunities until 18 Dec 2025 for certain cases
• Results/rankings announced by 13 February 2026; second installment deadlines vary

3. Invest Your Talent in Italy (IYT) Scholarships (for Master’s only)

• Targeted at students enrolling in Economics, Management, Engineering, or High Technology programs
• Historically offers €1,000/month for 9 months + tuition waiver
• Application Requirements:
  • Apply in one of the first two admission rounds (final deadline 20 February 2025)
  • Respond to IYT call (deadline communicated via IYT site in Jan 2025) 

4. MAECI Scholarships (Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, for Master’s)

• Offers €9,000/year + tuition waiver, for two-year master’s programs
• Application requires:
  • Admission application via apply.unive.it.
  • Response to MAECI’s call.
  • Holding a Bachelor’s degree at time of application

Study Fields 

Ca’ Foscari offers a broad range of bachelor's and master's programs across disciplines including:

• Economics & Management
• Languages & Linguistics
• Environmental Sciences
• Computer Science & Digital Innovation
• Arts & Humanities
• International Relations & Global Studies

Required Documents

• Academic transcripts
• Motivational video
• Reference letter(s) (bachelor’s—1 letter; master’s—at least 1, up to 2)
• Language proficiency certificate (minimum B2)
• ISEE certificate for regional aid eligibility

Application Process

1. Apply for admission to Ca’ Foscari bachelor’s or master’s program via apply.unive.it (portal opens 17 Dec 2025) .
2. Submit separate scholarship applications for each program:
   • Honours Scholarships: Apply after the call opens in Fall 2025.
   • Regional Scholarships: Request ISEE and submit benefits application by 30 Sep 2025 (or 18 Dec 2025 for some cases).
   • IYT Scholarships: Apply for admission by the specified deadline (20 Feb 2025) and submit the IYT application.
   • MAECI Scholarships: Follow the MAECI call procedures.
3. Prepare and submit required documents (transcripts, motivation, videos, letters, language certs, ISEE).
4. Evaluation & Results:
   • Honours Scholarships: based on academic merit, video, and letters.
   • Regional: based on income and credits.
   • IYT & MAECI: per respective guidelines.
5. Receive confirmation via official email and activate your Ca’ Foscari CartaConto (for scholarship disbursements)

Note: The official call for applications, including detailed rules and deadlines, will be published on the official website of Ca’ Foscari Honours Scholarships.