Padua International Excellence Scholarships Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
The selection process is highly competitive and is based on academic excellence. Candidates with the highest scores, strongest academic records, and best course track are considered. The Teaching Committee of each degree course selects the admitted candidates who will be awarded a scholarship based on academic achievements and the quality of their previous academic career. There is no separate application for the scholarship; eligible candidates are automatically considered when they apply for an eligible English-taught degree program.
Verification Flow
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
FAQs for Padua International Excellence Scholarships
Q.Do I need to submit a separate application for the Padua International Excellence Scholarship?
No, a separate scholarship application is not required. You are automatically considered for the scholarship if you meet the eligibility criteria and apply for an English-taught Bachelor's or Master's degree program at the University of Padua within the application deadlines.
Q.What does the Padua International Excellence Scholarship cover?
The scholarship provides a gross annual allowance of €8,000 and a full tuition fee waiver. Scholarship recipients are only responsible for paying the regional fee and the revenue stamp per academic year. Other costs such as travel, insurance, and housing are not included.
Q.What are the key eligibility requirements for this scholarship?
Key eligibility requirements include not holding Italian citizenship (unless dual), not being resident in Italy at the time of application, holding a non-Italian secondary school diploma (for Bachelor's) or a foreign degree diploma (for Master's) valid for the Italian university system, and applying to an English-taught degree program at the University of Padua. A strong academic record is also crucial.
Q.How long is the scholarship duration and what are the renewal conditions?
The scholarship has a maximum duration of 2 continuous years for Master's degree candidates and 3 continuous years for Bachelor's and single-cycle degree candidates. To renew the scholarship for subsequent years, recipients must earn at least 20 CFU (ECTS credits) by November 30th of the following academic year. Failure to meet academic progress or withdrawing from studies may lead to revocation of the scholarship.