How I Discovered and Applied for the MAECI Scholarship 2025: Your Step-by-Step Guide

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Back in 2024, I was searching for fully funded scholarships that didn’t require IELTS or an application fee, and that’s when I came across the Italian Government MAECI Scholarship. I’m sharing this because many students from Africa, Asia, and other regions don’t even know this opportunity exists.

If you’ve ever dreamed of studying in cities like Rome, Milan, Bologna, or Florence, here’s exactly how you can apply and stand a good chance.

🛎️ What Makes the MAECI Scholarship Special?

When I first visited the Study in Italy portal, I was surprised to learn that this scholarship:

Covers your tuition at top public universities like the University of Padova and Sapienza University of Rome
Gives you €900 every month for living expenses
Offers free health insurance
Doesn’t require IELTS or any application fee
It is open to students from developing countries like Nigeria, India, Ghana, Bangladesh, and more

🎯 Eligibility – Who Can Apply?

To qualify, you should:

Be from an eligible country (check the list when the portal opens)
Hold a Bachelor’s degree (for a Master’s) or a Master’s (for a PhD)
Be under 28 years for Master’s, or under 30 for PhD programs
Provide proof of English or Italian proficiency (some programs accept a letter from your university if your last degree was in English)

When I applied, I used a Medium of Instruction (MOI) letter from my school instead of IELTS—and it worked.

🧾 Documents I Submitted

Here’s what I prepared:

Passport scan
Bachelor’s certificate and transcripts
Curriculum Vitae (CV) tailored to academic background
Motivation Letter (mine was 1 page, honest, and specific)
Proof of language (MOI letter)
Optional: Proof that I was applying to the University of Bologna for their Master’s in Agricultural and Food Economics

📝 Tip: Save all your documents as PDFs and keep the file size under 1MB.

🔍 My Application Process – Step-by-Step

Registered on studyinitaly.esteri.it using my personal email.
Filled out my profile with educational background, preferred course, and university.
Uploaded my documents.
Hit "Submit" before the May deadline.

👉 Note: You can apply even if your admission is pending, but having an admission offer helps.

🧠 Motivation Letter Advice

This is where you can really stand out.

My letter included:

Why I want to study in Italy (cultural, academic, and career reasons)
Why I chose my course (I tied it to development goals in my country)
How I plan to give back after studying

🗣️ Example line from my letter:

"With Italy’s reputation in agricultural innovation and my background in rural development, I see this Master’s program as a bridge between global research and local impact."