Italy

Scholarships from the Government of Italy
The Government of Italy offers scholarships to Indonesian citizens wishing to pursue their studies in Italy. The selection is held annually by a Selection Committee consisting of competent authorities and expert representing both Italy and Indonesia. This Scholarship grants are distributed for students, professionals, teachers, and artists who meet the necessary requirements for enrollment in any Italian post-secondary institutions (universities, academies, conservatories, art restoration institutes, National School of Cinematography, research centers or laboratories, libraries, archives, museums and other national or nationally-recognized institutions), and who would like to attend specialization courses or to conduct research in specific fields. For Italian language study, the scholarships are awarded for specific programs which are held at the Universities for Foreigners in Perugia, Siena and Roma Tre or at the other recognized institutions (which are authorized to issue certification of Italian as a second language).
The short-term scholarships are distributed in the range period between one to nine months and are reserved primarily for courses in Italian language and culture. Applicants must possess a high school diploma at the time they apply and must be 35 years of age or younger (minimum maturity age is 18 years old for Indonesian citizen).
Italian language and culture courses of a one-month period are reserved for Italian language teachers to whom no age limit applies, and for 3rd year University students in the Italian Studies Department.
The long-term scholarships consist of a nine – to twelve-month period, (depending on the length of the course) beginning in autumn. They are awarded for specific research or specialized courses at public post-secondary institutions in any area of study, except for medical studies. All courses of study must be undertaken at the Government approved educational institutions. Applicants for the long-term scholarships interested in undergraduate research or study must possess a high school diploma entitling the applicant to enroll in university; for those wishing to study or conduct research at the post-graduate level, the minimum requirement is a Master’s degree. Applicants must be 35 years of age or younger (minimum maturity age in Indonesia is 18 years old).
GENERAL INFORMATION
Elements taken into consideration by the Selection Committee are:
- The applicant’s curriculum studiorum and vitae.
- The applicant’s proposed program of study (for post-graduate, master courses and doctorate studies).
- The Reference letters from Indonesian or Italian academics (for post-graduate, master courses and doctorate studies).
- The existence of direct contacts between the candidate and Italian academics and/or institutes of higher learning in the candidate’s field of study (applies particularly to applicants for long-term scholarships).
- Knowledge of Italian is mandatory; unless the applicant is applying for Italian language courses or applying for an independent study (in this case the candidate must have a letter from a professor declaring willing to follow the student in another language).
Scholarships offered by the Italian Government cover standard living expenses such as boards and lodging expenses, Insurance( valid only in Italian Territory ) , and do not include air fares (return)
Please note that scholarship recipients must make their own travel and lodging arrangements.
Any partial or total exemption from university fees for scholarship recipients is the decision of the individual university/ institution; no exemptions are granted by private institutions.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Please read carefully; incomplete applications will not be accepted.
* three copies of the application form (in MS Word Format n. 1), each with original signature and each accompanied by a signed passport-size photograph;
When you win the scholarship, you are subsequently required to submit the following documents as soon as possible:
at least two original letters of reference from professors, teachers and/or professional superiors (for post-graduate, master courses and doctorate studies)
* Original (for authentication) and certified copies of the applicant’s high school diploma and/or university degree(s).
* Original and certified copy of High school transcript;
* Original and certified copy of University transcript, if applicable;
* Original (for authentication) proof of Indonesian citizenship: copies of one of the following: passport, citizenship certificate or birth certificate;
Certified copies will not be returned and original documents will be returned upon completion the process of authentication and authorization by the Italian Institute of Culture and the Embassy of Italy.
Applications for downloads in Indonesian and in Italian
* Indonesiano
* Italiano
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT OR VISIT DURING OFFICIAL WORKING HOURS:
THE ITALIAN INSTITUTE OF CULTURE (IIC) IN JAKARTA
JALAN H.O.S. COKROAMINOTO NO. 117, MENTENG
JAKARTA PUSAT – 10350
PHONE: (021) 392 7531/ 3927532
FAX. : (021) 310 1661

[Italy] Various Scholarships at Alta Scuola Politecnica (ASP)
The Alta Scuola Politecnica (hereafter indicated as ASP) is launching a call for applications addressed to young talents who want to develop their interdisciplinary capabilities for leading and promoting innovation.
Founded by Politecnico di Milano and Politecnico di Torino, the ASP may be attended only by talents who enrol in one of their programmes of laurea specialistica (hereafter indicated as LS) in Engineering, Architecture or Design. The ASP, through a highly selective process, gives 150 promising students the opportunity to participate an additional advanced programme that runs in parallel to the LS programmes.
ASP students complement the knowledge achieved in their specific LS with a multifaceted and enriched understanding of innovation processes and contexts. They develop an interdisciplinary attitude to conceive, plan, implement and promote complex innovation projects that produce sustainable progress in economy, society and culture. The ASP is characterised by a multidisciplinary and multicultural community of students and professors, a prominent international Faculty, advanced seminars and study projects in close cooperation with business enterprises and governmental institutions.
The present call is call number 1, targeted to foreign citizens (EU and extra EU).
Number of Places
For the Academic Year 2007-2008, the ASP will enrol up to 150 students, 90 at Politecnico di Milano and 60 at Politecnico di Torino. The number of students enrolled may increase after this call, if further financial resources become available. Up to 38 places of the aforementioned are reserved to talented foreign students (EU and extra-EU citizens), 23 at Politecnico di Milano and 15 at Politecnico di Torino. This specific call concerns these 38 places reserved to foreign students.
The application forms for admission to the selection have to be filled out on-line (www.asp-poli.it, Admission and Financial Aid section), printed on plain paper and signed, and have to be sent by regular/priority mail or by fax to the same university where the ASP candidate is also applying for the laurea specialistica (the Politecnico di Milano or the Politecnico di Torino)
Alta Scuola Politecnica
Politecnico di Milano
Piazza Leonardo da Vinci, 32
I-20133 Milano
Italy
Fax +39 02 2399 9795
Alta Scuola Politecnica
Politecnico di Torino
Corso Duca degli Abruzzi, 24
I-10129 Torino
Italy
Fax +39 011 090 5767