Padua International Excellence Scholarship

About this scholarship

The Padua International Excellence Scholarship is the University of Padua's flagship scholarship for highly talented international students enrolling in English-taught degree programmes. The official University of Padua page states that the university offers 62 scholarships for academic year 2025-2026 and that the programme is highly selective, intended for candidates with the highest achievements and school or academic records. The award includes a full tuition fee waiver plus an EUR 8,000 gross scholarship per academic year. The only amount paid by recipients each year is the admission fee corresponding to the regional tax and marca da bollo. The award is recorded as full funding because it combines a tuition waiver and annual stipend, although amount_value is null because the official value is in euros and gross. Duration is two continuous years for master's candidates and three continuous years for bachelor's and single-cycle degree candidates. After that duration, students cover tuition and expenses until graduation.

Eligibility

• Apply to an eligible English-taught degree programme at the University of Padua
• Hold a non-Italian entry qualification as required by the scholarship call
• Show the highest academic achievements and records
• Receive selection through the University of Padua admission and scholarship evaluation process
• Fulfill ambassadorial expectations if selected
• Cover costs after the maximum scholarship duration if the degree continues