The University of Turin (UniTO) has introduced a remarkable scholarship opportunity specifically designed to support international students facing challenging circumstances. The “UniTO for Students at Risk” scholarship for the academic year 2024-2025 is aimed at students who hold a residence permit for international protection, such as asylum or refugee status, or other forms of protection under Italian law.
UniTO Scholarship Sponsorship Package
The UniTO for Students at Risk Scholarship provides substantial financial and logistical support to help students integrate into university life and succeed in their academic endeavors. The scholarship includes:
- Financial Support: A total cash benefit of €11,000 (gross) is provided to each recipient, disbursed in three installments throughout the academic year.
- Comprehensive Support Services:
- Welcome and Orientation: Assistance in navigating university life and adjusting to the new environment.
- Inclusion Programs: Initiatives to help students integrate socially and academically.
- Cultural Mediation: Services to help bridge cultural gaps and ease the transition into a new academic and social setting.
- Psychological Support: Access to mental health resources to support students’ well-being.
- Tutoring Services: Academic support tailored to individual needs.
- Customized Accommodation: Special arrangements for students with disabilities or specific learning disorders.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the UniTO for Students at Risk Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Age Requirement: Applicants must be born after January 1, 1995.
- Residence Permit: Holders of a residence permit for international protection (asylum/refugee status or subsidiary protection), special protection, temporary protection due to the humanitarian emergency in Ukraine, or another form of protection under Italian immigration laws, issued in Italy since 2018.
- Educational Qualification: Applicants must have a foreign qualification that is eligible for enrollment in a UniTO undergraduate (three-year program) or postgraduate degree program with free admission for the academic year 2024/2025.
- Application Submission: Candidates must have submitted their application on the Apply@UniTo platform by specific deadlines:
- Postgraduate degree programs: by January 31, 2024.
- Undergraduate degree programs: by April 30, 2024.
- Alternatively, applications can be submitted between August 21 and September 4, 2024.
Program Details
The scholarship is divided into two categories based on the type of degree program:
Undergraduate Degree Programs (three-year programs): Four scholarships are available for students enrolled in the following programs:
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- Global Law and Transnational Legal Studies (English-taught)
- Languages and Modern Cultures for Tourism (Italian-taught)
- Modern Languages and Literatures (Italian-taught)
Postgraduate Degree Programs: Six scholarships are available for students enrolled in any postgraduate degree program with free admission, whether taught in Italian or English.
Application Process
The application process for the UniTO for Students at Risk Scholarship is straightforward but requires careful attention to detail. Here’s how to apply:
- Initial Application: https://en.unito.it/studying-unito/scholarships-international-students
- Online Scholarship Application: Complete the online application form (https://en.unito.it/sites/sten/files/bando_students_risk_2024_2025_en.pdf) available on the UniTO website.
- Required Documents:
- A copy of the passport page certifying your identity.
- A copy of your residence permit or, for asylum or subsidiary protection holders awaiting their permit, the positive outcome of the interview with the Territorial Commission.
- A motivational letter in Italian or English explaining your reasons for applying for the scholarship.
- A curriculum vitae detailing your academic and professional background.
- Documentation certifying your foreign qualification and completed studies, including a certified translation if the original document is not in Italian, English, French, or Spanish.
- Self-certification of language proficiency (English or Italian) or a language certification meeting the required level (B1 or higher).
Important Deadlines
- Application Deadline: September 9, 2024, at 11:00 CEST
- Interview Dates:
- Undergraduate programs: Starting from the second half of September 2024.
- Postgraduate programs: Starting from the second half of October 2024.
- Final Rankings:
- Undergraduate programs: Published from October 11, 2024.
- Postgraduate programs: Published from October 28, 2024.
- Enrollment Deadlines:
- Undergraduate programs: By October 18, 2024, at 15:00.
- Postgraduate programs: By November 5, 2024.
