University of Siena International Excellence Scholarship | 2024
Country: Italy
Program: Masters
Duration: 2 Years
Introduction:
The University of Siena, located in the picturesque Tuscan city of Siena, Italy, is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Europe. It was founded in 1240 and has a rich history of academic excellence and cultural significance.
he University of Siena offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs through its various departments and schools. These include the School of Arts and Humanities, School of Social Sciences, School of Science and Technology, School of Economics and Management, School of Law, School of Medicine and Surgery, and more.
The University of Siena provides a rich and diverse student experience, with various extracurricular activities, clubs, and organizations. Students have access to modern facilities, libraries, and support services to enhance their academic journey.
About International Excellence Scholarship 2024:
In line with initiatives aimed at enhancing the international attractiveness of its academic programs, the University of Siena is providing grants to honor distinguished international students and encourage their enrollment in selected Master’s degree programs.
For the academic year 2024/2025, Siena University is offering four Siena International Excellence Scholarships, each worth €5,000.00 annually (gross amount), for a duration of one year, renewable for a second year (for a total of 10,000.00 euros over two years, gross amount).
Eligibility:
- Hold a non-Italian Bachelor’s degree that qualifies for admission to Master’s degree programs (Lauree Magistrali) within the Italian University system;
- Not hold Italian citizenship, except for individuals with dual citizenship that includes Italian;
- Not be a resident of Italy. For the purposes of this call for applications, the following are considered residents of Italy:
- Non-EU citizens with a valid residence permit that allows for enrolment in an Italian university without the need for a new student Visa, as per Italian Legislative Decree 286/1998;
- EU and EU-equated citizens who have continuously resided in Italy for more than 9 months. Citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, the Republic of San Marino, and Switzerland are considered as EU citizens.
- Have applied for any of the Master’s degree programs listed below, following the procedures and meeting the deadlines specified on the platform apply.unisi.it. Candidates can apply for up to two programs.
Academic Qualification:
The scholarships are awarded to the most talented students admitted to selected Master’s degree programs conducted entirely in English. One scholarship is available for each of the following four areas:
- Area of Economics and Law, which includes the following Master’s degree programs:
- Economics
- Finance
- Area of Political, International, Social and Cognitive Sciences, which includes the following Master’s degree programs:
- Language and Mind: Linguistics and Cognitive Studies
- Public and Cultural Diplomacy
- Area of Biomedical and Medical Sciences, which includes the following Master’s degree programs:
- Biotechnologies of Human Reproduction
- Medical Biotechnologies
- Area of Math and Experimental Sciences, which includes the following Master’s degree programs:
- Applied Mathematics
- Artificial Intelligence and Automation Engineering
- Biodiversity, Conservation and Environmental Quality
- Chemistry
- Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Sustainable Industrial Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
How to Apply . . ?
1. Candidates must complete and submit the on-line application form available at the link given below.
2. Applications must be submitted from April 15, 2024 to May 6, 2024, inclusive (Italian time).
3. For the submission of the application, a fee of 10 euros is require, payable through the instructions
provided on the website.
4. In the application, candidates must provide the following information and documentations:
● Short self-made video in which the candidate should explain their motivations (no longer than 1 minute);
● Name(s) of the Master’s degree program(s) for which they are applying for this call.
5. In a ddition to the above, the Evaluation Committee will use the documentation already uploaded by the applicant for their admission application through the same portal.
6. Incomplete applications will be rejected. It is not possible to send any document by email
Deadline:
The last date to apply for the University of Siena International Excellence Scholarship is 6th May 2024.
