The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (hereinafter referred to as MAECI) awards scholarships for studying in Italy both to foreign citizens and to Italian citizens living abroad (hereinafter referred to as IREs) for the Academic Year 2017-2018. The aim of these scholarships is to foster international cultural cooperation, spread the knowledge of the Italian language, culture and science, as well as promote the Italian economic and technological system throughout the world.
The scholarships are offered to carry out study, training and research projects in Italian Higher Education Institute (State-owned institutions or institutions legally recognized by the relevant State authorities). The list of these Institutions is available on the website of the Ministry for Education, University and Research (MIUR):
http://www.istruzione.it/web/universita/home.
MAECI also offers Scholarships for the so-called “Special Projects” (see the dedicated section at the following address
http://www.esteri.it/mae/it/ministero/servizi/stranieri/opportunita/borsestudio_stranieri.html).
The Scholarships for these “Special Projects” are the subject of a separate call for applications.
The list of foreign countries whose citizens and IREs may apply for said scholarships can be found on the page "Scholarships for foreigners and Italians living abroad":
http://www.esteri.it/mae/it/ministero/servizi/stranieri/opportunita/borsestudio_stranieri.html
Please refer to the link : http://www.iicseoul.esteri.it/iic_seoul/resource/doc/2017/03/bando_a.a_2017_2018_en.pdf for detailed information.