About the opportunity
Regional scholarships, known as Diritto allo Studio Universitario (DSU), are financial benefits funded by the Lombardy Region and the Ministry of University and Research. They aim to support eligible students regularly enrolled in degree programmes at the University of Milan. The benefits include a financial sum and free access to university refectory services, along with full exemption from university tuition fees for winners. Scholarships are awarded annually through a public competition based on students’ economic conditions and merit criteria.
Funding and benefits
- A financial sum paid via the Carta La Statale (Flash Up Studio La Statale prepaid card)
- Complete exemption from university fees for scholarship winners (50% exemption for partial winners)
- One free midday meal from Monday to Saturday at university refectories
- International mobility allowance of €600/month for up to 10 months plus travel expense reimbursements (€100 for Europe, €500 outside Europe) for eligible students undertaking certified study abroad programmes
- Graduating award integration equal to half of the last year's scholarship for students graduating within the regular course duration
Who can apply?
- Regularly enrolled in a degree programme of the University of Milan for the academic year 2026/2027
- Meet specific academic merit and income requirements
- Not enrolled in vocational master's programmes, postgraduate medical schools, or PhD students already receiving a scholarship or research grant
- Not receiving similar benefits for the same programme year, part-time or shortened career path students, repeating students, or holders of an Italian degree of the same or higher level
Required documents
- Documentation assessing the financial condition of the family unit (including income and assets abroad where applicable)
When to apply
- Applications open on 10 July 2026
- Applications close on 30 September 2026
How to apply
- Register on the UniMi portal
- Submit applications via the Online Helpdesk using SPID identity
Additional information
- Payments are credited onto the personal university badge Carta La Statale activated as a Flash Up Studio prepaid card.
- Provisional ranking lists are generally published by the end of October, and final rankings by the end of November.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Students currently enrolled in a degree programme at the University of Milan for the 2026/2027 academic year.
- Individuals who meet specific academic merit and income criteria set by the Lombardy Region.
- Students planning to participate in certified international mobility programmes who can benefit from the additional allowance.
What should you think carefully about?
- Applicants must be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation regarding their family's financial condition, including assets held abroad.
- The scholarship is not available to those already receiving other specific grants, PhD funding, or those in vocational master's programmes.
- The process is competitive and relies on official ranking lists, so applicants should have a backup financial plan until final results are published in late November.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This opportunity is ideal for students aiming to reduce the financial burden of their higher education in Milan. By covering tuition fees and providing daily meal support, it allows recipients to focus more fully on their academic performance and research goals, while the mobility allowance provides a valuable pathway for those looking to gain international experience during their studies.
Our take
Students at the University of Milan who meet the financial and merit thresholds should prioritize this application to secure essential funding; however, those in excluded categories like PhD programmes or vocational tracks should look elsewhere.
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