Politecnico di Milano Merit-based International Scholarships
Tuition waiver; some awards add EUR 2,500–10,000 gross yearly. Administrative contribution remains payable. International applicants from African countries with eligible foreign bachelor's degree.
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- Funder / provider
- Politecnico di Milano
- Where you study (host country)
- Italy
- Study level
- Master's
- Deadline
- Deadline 15 Dec 2026Closing time and time zone are not recorded — check the official page.
- Funding
- Tuition supportCoverage and exclusions are set by the provider; see the full details below and on the official page.
- Eligibility
- Citizenship: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Eligibility & requirements at a glance
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- Who can apply
- International applicants from African countries with eligible foreign bachelor's degree.
- Funding
- Tuition plus possible stipend
- Study level
- Master's
- Deadline
- 15 December 2026
Key eligibility criteria
- International applicants from African countries with eligible foreign bachelor's degree.
Recorded funding information
- Tuition plus possible stipend
About the Politecnico di Milano Merit-based International Scholarships (2026)
Funding information
The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.
- Tuition plus possible stipend
Politecnico di Milano Merit-based International Scholarships eligibility
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- International applicants from African countries with eligible foreign bachelor's degree.
Politecnico di Milano Merit-based International Scholarships document information
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.
How to apply for the Politecnico di Milano Merit-based International Scholarships 2026
Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.
- 1Listed application information
Submit master's admission first, then scholarship application under official call.
- 2Check the provider's process
Consult https://www.polimi.it/fileadmin/user_upload/futuri_studenti/borse-di-studio/Merit_Based_Call_For_Applications_a.y._2027-2028.pdf to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.
- 3Check eligibility and any requested materials
Listed eligibility: International applicants from African countries with eligible foreign bachelor's degree.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
- 4Check dates and next steps
Listed deadline information: 15 December 2026. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
Politecnico di Milano Merit-based International Scholarships deadline & application timeline
Working backwards from the sponsor's stated deadline (15 December 2026). Earlier dates are approximate planning suggestions, not provider milestones or requirements. No cutoff time or time zone is added.
- Planning suggestion: 12 months out20 Dec 2025
Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.
- Planning suggestion: 6 months out18 Jun 2026
If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.
- Planning suggestion: 3 months out16 Sept 2026
If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.
- Planning suggestion: 1 month out15 Nov 2026
If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.
- Provider deadline15 December 2026
Provider deadline information: 15 December 2026. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.
Ready to apply?
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Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Politecnico di Milano Merit-based International Scholarships?+
International applicants from African countries with eligible foreign bachelor's degree.
What funding does the Politecnico di Milano Merit-based International Scholarships offer?+
Listed funding: Tuition plus possible stipend. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.
When is the application deadline?+
Provider deadline information: 15 December 2026. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.
What documents do I need to apply?+
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.
How do I check the application process?+
Submit master's admission first, then scholarship application under official call. Consult https://www.polimi.it/fileadmin/user_upload/futuri_studenti/borse-di-studio/Merit_Based_Call_For_Applications_a.y._2027-2028.pdf to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: International applicants from African countries with eligible foreign bachelor's degree.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 15 December 2026. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
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