Regional Right-to-Study Scholarships (DSU / Diritto allo Studio)

Regional student-benefit agencies and participating Italian universities

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Details checked on 18 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Applicants enrolled or applying to an eligible Italian institution who meet the region's financial and academic criteria; international applicants may need translated/legalised financial documents

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About this opportunity

Regional need-based support for higher education; applications are generally separate from admission and are managed by the relevant regional agency

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Applicants enrolled or applying to an eligible Italian institution who meet the region's financial and academic criteria; international applicants may need translated/legalised financial documents
2. Note the deadline. Jun – Aug (usually; dates are set by each region for the 2027/28 academic year) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Online application; family income and asset documents; translations/legalisation; tax or identity details; enrolment and merit evidence as required.
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

How applicants are selected

Financial eligibility assessment and academic progress requirements

Profile of past winners

Varies by region and annual funding

Free materials

Templates, checklists and guides to help you apply.

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Tips from our advisors

1. Check the relevant region's agency (for example DSU Toscana, ER.GO, EDISU Piemonte or LazioDiSCo); deadlines and benefit packages differ
2. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
3. Contact potential supervisors before you apply. Send a one-page research summary and a short, specific email.
4. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
5. Beyond grades, show leadership and community impact with concrete numbers and outcomes.
6. Spend most of your time on the criteria with the highest weight in the selection breakdown above.
7. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.

Quick answers

Who can apply for Regional Right-to-Study Scholarships (DSU / Diritto allo Studio)?

Applicants enrolled or applying to an eligible Italian institution who meet the region's financial and academic criteria; international applicants may need translated/legalised financial documents

What does Regional Right-to-Study Scholarships (DSU / Diritto allo Studio) cover?

May include cash grant; meals; accommodation; tuition exemption or reduction

When is the deadline for Regional Right-to-Study Scholarships (DSU / Diritto allo Studio)?

Jun – Aug (usually; dates are set by each region for the 2027/28 academic year) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with Regional Right-to-Study Scholarships (DSU / Diritto allo Studio)?

Host countries: Italy.

What documents do I need for Regional Right-to-Study Scholarships (DSU / Diritto allo Studio)?

Online application; family income and asset documents; translations/legalisation; tax or identity details; enrolment and merit evidence as required.

How are applicants selected for Regional Right-to-Study Scholarships (DSU / Diritto allo Studio)?

Financial eligibility assessment and academic progress requirements

How much work is the Regional Right-to-Study Scholarships (DSU / Diritto allo Studio) application?

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