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DSU · region by region

Scholarship documents — every region listed separately

Each Italian region runs its own right-to-study (DSU) agency. Match your university city to the region below, then prepare that agency's document list. Pakistani LazioDisco steps are kept in full under Lazio.

National notes

  • · Regional right-to-study benefits (D.Lgs. 68/2012) are means- and merit-tested. MUR sets national ISEE/ISPE ceilings and minimum scholarship amounts each year; regions may set lower ceilings.
  • · ISEE Parificato (also called ISEEUP / ISEEU Parificato) is required when the student’s family income/assets are abroad or when a standard INPS ISEE Università cannot be issued (typical for Pakistani and other non-EU students whose household is outside Italy).
  • · Foreign income/asset certificates must usually be issued by competent authorities in the country of origin, translated into Italian, and legalized (Apostille or Italian Embassy/Consulate). Pakistan: legalization via Italian Embassy/Consulate routes applies.
  • · Universitaly pre-enrollment is separate from DSU: non-EU students need an admission offer, Universitaly pre-enrollment, and a study visa; DSU applications often allow applying before enrollment is finalized, with a later enrollment deadline in the bando.
  • · Winning or being idoneo (eligible) for a regional scholarship usually brings exemption/refund of the regional DSU tax and often university tuition reduction or waiver—confirm in each bando.
  • · Typical benefits package: cash stipend (higher for fuori sede), canteen/meals, housing or housing contribution, sometimes international mobility top-up and graduation prize.
  • · MAECI / Invest Your Talent and other national/university merit scholarships are separate from regional DSU; check cumulation rules in each call.
  • · 2027/2028 bandi are generally not yet published as of 2026-09-08; expect similar calendars (approx. Jun–Sep openings) unless a region announces otherwise.

Lazio DiSCo (formerly Laziodisu)

Lazio

Status: closed

Cities: Rome, Cassino, Viterbo, Latina, Rieti

Deadlines: a.y. 2026/2027: applications 10 Jun 2026 – 22 Jul 2026 12:00 (first phase); modification phase 29 Jul – 11 Aug 2026 12:00. ISEEUP for international students must be signed at a convenzionato CAF by 10 Dec 2026. Enrollment may be completed by 10 Feb 2027. Official dates from laziodisco.it.

Priority KS Abroad region. Non-EU students without Italian ID register on DiSCo then identify in person at a convenzionato CAF when computing ISEEUP. International students with ≥50% of household abroad are treated as fuori sede by default (with exceptions for telematic/distance courses). Separate from Universitaly; apply even before enrollment if intending to enroll in a Lazio HEI.

Typical documents

  • · Passport
  • · Codice fiscale
  • · ISEEUP (ISEE Parificato) via DiSCo-convenzionato CAF
  • · Enrollment certificate or declared intended enrollment
  • · Residence permit or postal kit ricevuta (extra-UE)
  • · Italian/SEPA IBAN in student’s name
  • · Housing contract if claiming fuori sede status when required

ADSU Abruzzo (multiple provincial agencies)

Abruzzo

Status: closed

Cities: L'Aquila, Chieti, Pescara, Teramo

Deadlines: a.y. 2026/2027: L'Aquila 31 Aug 2026; Chieti-Pescara ~1 Sep 2026; Teramo 7 Sep 2026 12:00. All main degree windows closed as of 2026-09-08. Apply to the ADSU tied to your university city—not a single regional portal.

Three separate ADSU agencies. Pakistani/international students need ISEE Parificato via CAF when household income is abroad. Match the ADSU to the university of enrollment.

Typical documents

  • · Passport / ID
  • · Codice fiscale
  • · ISEE Università 2026 or ISEE Parificato for foreign income
  • · Enrollment proof for UniAq / UdA / UniTe or AFAM as applicable
  • · IBAN
  • · Residence permit (extra-UE)

Local agencies

  • · ADSU L'Aquila (L'Aquila) — a.y. 2026/2027 deadline 31 Aug 2026 (official ADSU L'Aquila bando). portal →
  • · ADSU Chieti-Pescara (Chieti, Pescara) — a.y. 2026/2027 scholarship/housing deadline reported 1 Sep 2026. portal →
  • · ADSU Teramo (Teramo) — a.y. 2026/2027 online applications by 7 Sep 2026 12:00; ISEE ≤ €24,335.11 / ISPE ≤ €52,902.43 (reported from bando coverage). portal →

ADISU Puglia

Apulia

Status: closed

Cities: Bari, Lecce, Foggia, Taranto, Brindisi

Deadlines: a.y. 2026/2027 Benefici e Servizi: LT/LM/LMCU 14 Jul 2026 08:00 – 13 Aug 2026 12:00 (CLOSED). PhD/specialization 1–30 Oct 2026 12:00 (upcoming). ISEE ≤ €26,000 / ISPE ≤ €56,000 reported.

Apply via MyAdisu app or student portal. Main degree window closed; doctoral window still ahead. International students without SPID should follow ADISU FAQ for alternative identification.

Typical documents

  • · SPID / CIE / CNS
  • · Passport
  • · ISEE Università 2026 / ISEE Parificato
  • · Enrollment at a Puglia university
  • · IBAN
  • · Residence permit (extra-UE)
  • · Rent contract for fuori sede

ARDSU Basilicata

Basilicata

Status: open

Cities: Potenza, Matera

Deadlines: a.y. 2026/2027: online applications 24 Aug 2026 09:00 – 2 Oct 2026 23:59. ISEE ≤ €28,339.88 / ISPE ≤ €61,608.48 (national-aligned ceilings reported for this call). Official dates from ARDSU / press coverage of the published bando.

Single regional agency for UniBas students. Confirm ISEE Parificato CAF instructions in the current bando. Portal sometimes shows maintenance—retry or use contacts on the site.

Typical documents

  • · Passport
  • · Codice fiscale
  • · ISEE Università / ISEE Parificato
  • · Enrollment or intended enrollment at Università della Basilicata
  • · IBAN
  • · Residence permit (extra-UE)

University-managed DSU (no single regional ERSU)

Calabria

Status: open

Cities: Rende, Cosenza, Catanzaro, Reggio Calabria

Deadlines: Calabria has no single ERSU: each university/foundation publishes its own bando. As of 2026-09-08: Unical LM phase 2 open to 30 Sep; UniRC open to 30 Sep 14:00; Fondazione UMG closes 8 Sep 2026 12:00. Earlier Unical windows already closed.

Apply only to the DSU office of the university you enroll in. International students: ISEE Parificato; Fondazione UMG allows non-SPID access via PIN registration. Unical first-year applicants must already be formally enrolled before applying.

Typical documents

  • · Passport
  • · Codice fiscale
  • · ISEE Università / ISEE Parificato
  • · University credentials (Unical ID / SPID / FUMG PIN)
  • · Enrollment proof
  • · IBAN
  • · Residence permit (extra-UE)

Local agencies

  • · Università della Calabria – Diritto allo Studio (Rende, Cosenza) — a.y. 2026/2027: subsequent years by 21 Aug 2026 12:00; first-year LT/LMCU by 6 Aug 2026; LM phase 1 by 31 Jul 2026; LM phase 2 7–30 Sep 2026 12:00. portal →
  • · Fondazione UMG (Università Magna Graecia Catanzaro) (Catanzaro) — a.y. 2026/2027 applications due 8 Sep 2026 12:00. International students may use FUMG PIN/password registration. portal →
  • · Università Mediterranea di Reggio Calabria – DSU (Reggio Calabria) — a.y. 2026/2027 unique call open 6 Jul 2026 – 30 Sep 2026 14:00 (also covers local AFAM). portal →

A.Di.S.U.R.C. (ADISURC)

Campania

Status: open

Cities: Naples, Salerno, Caserta, Benevento, Aversa, Fisciano, Baronissi, Pozzuoli

Deadlines: a.y. 2026/2027: bando published 24 Jul 2026; applications due 10 Sep 2026 12:00. Provisional rankings ~31 Oct 2026; enrollment deadline for eligibility 31 Mar 2027. Official ADISURC dates.

Single regional agency for Campania HEIs. English version of the bando is published. International students use ISEEUP/Parificato via convenzionato CAF (see locandine). Application auto-includes scholarship; housing and mobility must be explicitly selected.

Typical documents

  • · Passport
  • · Codice fiscale
  • · ISEE Università (pulled from INPS) or ISEE Parificato via listed CAF (CGIL/MCL locandine published with bando)
  • · Declared university of enrollment / regional tax payment
  • · IBAN (by 15 Nov 2026 per reported calendar)
  • · Residence permit (extra-UE)
  • · Housing contract for fuori sede when not in ADISU residence

ESU Molise

Molise

Status: soon

Cities: Campobasso, Termoli, Pesche

Deadlines: a.y. 2026/2027 bando NOT YET PUBLISHED as of 2026-09-08. Region activated FSE+ funding (det. 4740/6 Aug 2026) for ~900 scholarships over 2026/27–2028/29; ESU to publish the annual notice with rankings targeted by November. a.y. 2025/2026 bando was published 19 Sep 2025—expect a similar late-Sep/Oct pattern (estimated).

Monitor esu.molise.it. 2025/26 application links still shown; do not confuse with 2026/27. International students will need ISEE Parificato once the new bando opens.

Typical documents

  • · Passport
  • · Codice fiscale
  • · ISEE Università / ISEE Parificato
  • · Enrollment at Università degli Studi del Molise
  • · IBAN
  • · Residence permit (extra-UE)

ERSU Sardegna (Cagliari and Sassari)

Sardinia

Status: closed

Cities: Cagliari, Sassari

Deadlines: Both main 2026/27 windows closed as of 2026-09-08 (Cagliari 28 Aug; Sassari 7 Sep). Apply to the ERSU of the university city.

Two separate ERSU entities. Transferring after the deadline generally loses benefits unless transfer rules in the bando are met. Pakistani students: ISEE Parificato + legalized income docs.

Typical documents

  • · SPID / CIE or temporary code (extra-UE at Sassari)
  • · Passport
  • · ISEE 2026 for university DSU without anomalies
  • · ISEE Parificato if income abroad
  • · Enrollment at UniCa or UniSS
  • · IBAN
  • · Residence permit (extra-UE)

Local agencies

  • · ERSU Cagliari (Cagliari) — a.y. 2026/2027: 15 Jul – 28 Aug 2026 13:00 (CLOSED). portal →
  • · ERSU Sassari (Sassari) — a.y. 2026/2027: 27 Jul – 7 Sep 2026 13:00 (CLOSED). Extra-UE students use temporary code authentication. portal →

ERSU Sicilia (Palermo, Catania, Messina, Enna)

Sicily

Status: closed

Cities: Palermo, Catania, Messina, Enna

Deadlines: All four ERSU main 2026/27 application windows closed by 7 Sep 2026. Always apply to the ERSU of the university city (Palermo/Catania/Messina/Enna).

Sicily has four independent ERSU agencies with different ISEE ceilings and portals. Palermo publishes English video guides and free Parificato via CAF UIL. Shared notify hub: ersusiciliani.it.

Typical documents

  • · Passport
  • · Codice fiscale
  • · ISEE Università or ISEEU/ISPEU Parificato via local CAF
  • · Enrollment certificate
  • · IBAN
  • · Residence permit (extra-UE)
  • · Additional uploads during regolarizzazione windows

Local agencies

  • · ERSU Palermo (Palermo) — a.y. 2026/2027: 5 Jun 2026 09:00 – 22 Jul 2026 14:00 (CLOSED). ISEE ≤ €23,000 / ISPE ≤ €52,500. CAF UIL Palermo for free ISEEU Parificato. portal →
  • · ERSU Catania (Catania) — a.y. 2026/2027: from 24 Jun 2026 – 10 Aug 2026 14:00 (CLOSED). portal →
  • · ERSU Messina (Messina) — a.y. 2026/2027: 1 Jul – 18 Aug 2026 14:00 (CLOSED). ISEE ≤ €22,500 / ISPE ≤ €53,000 reported. portal →
  • · ERSU Enna (Enna) — a.y. 2026/2027: from 21 Jul 2026 – 7 Sep 2026 14:00 (CLOSED as of 2026-09-08). portal →

ERDIS Marche

Marche

Status: closed

Cities: Ancona, Urbino, Camerino, Macerata, Ascoli Piceno, Pesaro

Deadlines: a.y. 2026/2027 scholarship applications due 28 Aug 2026 (CLOSED). Separate rules/possible later bando for semestre aperto medicine-related transfers.

Single regional ERDIS portal for Marche universities. International students: prepare ISEE Parificato before the summer deadline.

Typical documents

  • · Passport / SPID
  • · Codice fiscale
  • · ISEE Università / ISEE Parificato
  • · Enrollment at a Marche HEI
  • · IBAN
  • · Residence permit (extra-UE)

ARDSU / DSU Toscana

Tuscany

Status: closed

Cities: Florence, Pisa, Siena, Arezzo, Lucca, Carrara, Livorno

Deadlines: a.y. 2026/2027: LT/LM/LMCU 20 Jul 2026 12:00 – 7 Sep 2026 13:00 (CLOSED). PhD/specialization 25 Sep – 16 Nov 2026 13:00 (upcoming). DSU for ISEE must be signed by 7 Sep 2026. Bando also available in English, Arabic, Chinese, French.

Promoted within Regione Toscana Giovanisì. Multilingual bando useful for international applicants. Status closed for bachelor/master; PhD window opens 25 Sep 2026.

Typical documents

  • · Passport / SPID
  • · Codice fiscale
  • · DSU/ISEE Università signed by the scholarship deadline (or Parificato pathway)
  • · Enrollment or intended enrollment at a Tuscan HEI
  • · IBAN
  • · Residence permit (extra-UE)

A.Di.S.U. Umbria

Umbria

Status: closed

Cities: Perugia, Terni

Deadlines: a.y. 2026/2027: applications 15 Jul 2026 12:00 – 2 Sep 2026 12:00 (CLOSED). Additional housing-related checkpoints 30 Oct 2026 for later assignment.

Single regional ADISU. International students should complete Parificato early; age caps may apply to free housing.

Typical documents

  • · Passport / SPID
  • · Codice fiscale
  • · ISEE Università / ISEE Parificato
  • · Enrollment at UniPG / UniStranieri Perugia / Umbria HEIs
  • · IBAN
  • · Residence permit (extra-UE)

Regione Autonoma Valle d'Aosta – Ufficio borse di studio

Aosta Valley

Status: soon

Cities: Aosta

Deadlines: a.y. 2026/2027 bandi not yet published as of 2026-09-08. Pattern: two calls (Primo/Secondo bando) usually from mid-October; 2025/26 both closed 19 Dec 2025 12:00. Estimated open from mid-Oct 2026.

Primo bando: stricter ISEE/ISPE, higher amounts + tuition exemption. Secondo bando: higher ISEE ceiling (€44,000 in 2025/26), lower amounts. Nursing students at UniTo Aosta seat generally use Secondo bando (Primo overlaps Edisu Piemonte). Contact office for non-SPID foreign access.

Typical documents

  • · Passport / SPID (or agency credentials for foreigners without digital ID)
  • · Codice fiscale
  • · ISEE-Universitario
  • · Enrollment at Université de la Vallée d'Aoste / local music institute / Torino nursing seat in Aosta
  • · Housing payment proof for housing contribution
  • · IBAN
  • · Residence permit (extra-UE)

ER.GO

Emilia-Romagna

Status: closed

Cities: Bologna, Modena, Reggio Emilia, Parma, Ferrara, Cesena, Forlì, Rimini, Ravenna, Piacenza

Deadlines: a.y. 2026/2027: applications from 23 Jun 2026; scholarship deadline 24 Aug 2026 16:00 (CLOSED). Housing: renewals/subsequent years 6 Aug 2026; freshmen housing 24 Aug 2026. Provisional scholarship ranking 20 Oct 2026.

English guide published on er-go.it. International students without Italian ID can contact ergoid@er-go.it for dossier access. righttostudy.unibo.it often mirrors Unibo-specific guidance but the formal call is ER.GO.

Typical documents

  • · Passport / ID
  • · Codice fiscale
  • · ISEE Università / ISEE Parificato
  • · University credentials or international access via ergoid@er-go.it if needed
  • · Enrollment / regional DSU tax
  • · IBAN
  • · Residence permit (extra-UE)

ARDIS FVG

Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Status: open

Cities: Trieste, Udine, Gorizia, Pordenone, Gemona del Friuli

Deadlines: a.y. 2026/2027 unique bando; applications from ~15 Jul 2026. Housing windows Jul–Sep; scholarship deadlines include 17 Sep 2026 and 30 Oct 2026 depending on category (see official scadenzario PDF). Confirm exact slot on ardis.fvg.it.

Online-only via ARDIS SOL. SPID/CIE required for most; eIDAS for EU. International non-EU students should follow the agency’s registration instructions if SPID is unavailable.

Typical documents

  • · SPID / CIE / eIDAS (EU)
  • · Passport and temporary credentials pathway if needed
  • · ISEE Università / ISEE Parificato
  • · Enrollment at UniUD / UniTS / conservatories / ABA Tiepolo
  • · Paid housing contract data for fuori sede first installment
  • · IBAN
  • · Residence permit (extra-UE)

ALISEO Liguria

Liguria

Status: closed

Cities: Genoa, La Spezia, Savona, Imperia

Deadlines: a.y. 2026/2027 main window 15 Jun 2026 – 31 Jul 2026 12:00 (CLOSED). Separate later window for semestre-filtro transfers into UniGe (check ALISEO notices).

International students without SPID use ALISEO accreditation. ISEEUP required for foreign household income. MUR poor-countries list may affect documentation for some nationalities—verify current annex.

Typical documents

  • · SPID / CIE or ALISEO accreditation
  • · Passport
  • · ISEE Università / ISEEUP Parificato
  • · Enrollment at UniGe or covered AFAM
  • · IBAN
  • · Residence permit (extra-UE)

Regione Lombardia DSU (administered by each university / ISU)

Lombardy

Status: open

Cities: Milan, Bergamo, Brescia, Pavia, Varese, Como, Cremona, Mantua

Deadlines: No single regional application portal. Regione Lombardia set 2026/27 criteria (ISEE ≤ €26,887.93; ISPE ≤ €58,452.06). UniMi deadline 30 Sep 2026 (still open). Other HEIs: check each bando—many summer windows already closed.

Apply on the university’s DSU/ISU portal after/while applying for admission. Pakistani students typically need ISEE Parificato through the CAF convenzionato with that university. Bocconi ISU is the regional DSU channel for Bocconi students.

Typical documents

  • · Passport
  • · Codice fiscale
  • · ISEE Università or ISEEU/ISPEU Parificato for foreign income
  • · University portal credentials
  • · Enrollment / first installment payment
  • · IBAN or university badge payment channel
  • · Residence permit (extra-UE)
  • · Paid rent contract for fuori sede

Local agencies

  • · Università degli Studi di Milano – Borse regionali — a.y. 2026/2027: 10 Jul – 30 Sep 2026; housing earlier (by 7 Aug 2026 for DSU signature related to housing). portal →
  • · Politecnico di Milano – DSU — a.y. 2026/2027 call published May 2026; check PoliMi scadenzario in the English/Italian bando for category deadlines. portal →
  • · ISU Bocconi — a.y. 2026/2027 ISU online window reported 25 May – 25 Jun 2026 (tied to admission rounds); ISEEU Parificato via CAF from 1 Dec 2025. portal →
  • · Other Lombardy HEIs (Bicocca, Cattolica, Bergamo, Brescia, Insubria, Pavia, etc.) — Each university publishes its own bando applying Regione Lombardia criteria (DGR XII/6298/2026). portal →

Edisu Piemonte

Piedmont

Status: closed

Cities: Turin, Novara, Alessandria, Vercelli, Cuneo, Asti

Deadlines: a.y. 2026/2027: degrees 22 Jul – 4 Sep 2026 12:00 (CLOSED). PhD/specialization schools 28 Oct – 27 Nov 2026 12:00 (upcoming). Housing requested in the same application.

Non-resident international students request a Temporary Access Code (valid until following 30 June). New international-student rules appear in the 2026/27 bando—read carefully. Status 'closed' refers to main bachelor/master window; PhD window still upcoming (soon).

Typical documents

  • · SPID / CIE or Temporary Access Code for international students
  • · Passport
  • · ISEE Università / ISEE Parificato (see Guida ISEE 2026)
  • · Enrollment or intended enrollment at Piemonte HEI/AFAM
  • · IBAN
  • · Residence permit (extra-UE)

Ufficio per il diritto allo studio universitario (Provincia di Bolzano)

South Tyrol (Alto Adige / Bolzano)

Status: soon

Cities: Bolzano, Bressanone, Brunico

Deadlines: a.y. 2026/2027 ordinary scholarship dates NOT YET PUBLISHED as of 2026-09-08. Estimated from 2025/26 pattern: ~22 Sep – 3 Nov (estimated). Housing 2026/27 already ran Jun–Jul 2026. Merit scholarships 2026 window was 16 Mar – 24 Apr 2026 (closed).

Strict residence rules for non-EU applicants (long-term permit OR temporary permit + ≥1 year residence in the province for in-province track). Uses DURP/VSE rather than standard ISEE. Apply via myCIVIS. Distinct from Trento Opera Universitaria.

Typical documents

  • · Passport / eIDAS / certified myCIVIS account
  • · Codice fiscale
  • · DURP / VSE economic declaration (provincial system—ISEE alone is often not accepted)
  • · Enrollment proof
  • · Residence permit (extra-UE; original often required by deadline)
  • · IBAN

Opera Universitaria di Trento

Trentino (Trento)

Status: closed

Cities: Trento, Rovereto

Deadlines: a.y. 2026/2027: applications from 13 Jul 2026; housing confirmation by 5 Aug; new housing by 19 Aug; scholarship + fee waiver only by 7 Sep 2026 (CLOSED for main scholarship window).

Autonomous province system (not a regional ERSU). Read the Opera Universitaria bando for international/Parificato equivalents. Separate from Bolzano provincial aid.

Typical documents

  • · Passport / SPID
  • · Codice fiscale
  • · ISEE / economic documentation per Opera Universitaria rules (ISEE-G)
  • · Enrollment at University of Trento or covered institutions
  • · Housing contract PDF if required
  • · IBAN
  • · Residence permit (extra-UE)

Veneto DSU (university + ESU network)

Veneto

Status: open

Cities: Padua, Venice, Verona, Vicenza, Treviso, Rovigo

Deadlines: Regione Veneto approved Piano DSU 2026/27 (DGR 763/21 Jul 2026). UniPD deadline 30 Sep 2026 (open). Other cities/ESUs have separate calendars—verify the portal of the university city.

Veneto splits administration across universities and ESUs. International students at Ca' Foscari/IUAV must follow that university’s ISEE Parificato CAF process. Non-EU master’s entrants with foreign bachelor may face bonus-credit restrictions—check UniPD notes.

Typical documents

  • · Passport
  • · Codice fiscale
  • · ISEE Università / ISEE Parificato (Ca' Foscari publishes dedicated Parificato guidance)
  • · Enrollment + first fee installment
  • · IBAN
  • · Residence permit (extra-UE)
  • · Distance/sede status documentation

Local agencies

  • · Università di Padova – Borse regionali (Padua) — a.y. 2026/2027 regional scholarship steps due 30 Sep 2026 (OPEN). ISEE ≤ €26,306.25 / ISPE ≤ €43,125.94. portal →
  • · ESU Padova (AFAM/SSML/SID) (Padua) — Housing to 7 Sep 2026; scholarships to 5 Oct 2026 10:00. portal →
  • · ESU Venezia / Ca' Foscari & IUAV channels (Venice) — Housing and benefit calls published per a.y.; coordinate with Ca' Foscari/IUAV right-to-study pages and ISEE Parificato CAF portals. portal →
  • · ESU Verona (Verona) — AFAM/conservatory scholarship call for 2026/27 published; university students mainly via UniVr procedures aligning with Regione Veneto DGR 763/2026. portal →

Pakistan desk · Lazio focus

Regional scholarship documents for Pakistani students (LazioDisco focus)

Every Italian region runs a right-to-study (DSU) scholarship with similar benefit levels but different portals and paper rules. Lazio (Rome and nearby cities) uses LazioDisco / DiSCo Lazio. Calls are typically announced around June–July. Scholarship ≠ visa: for visa you must still prove sufficient funds.

  1. Step 1

    Apply online when the bando opens

    Complete the regional portal application as soon as the call is published.

  2. Step 2

    Print, sign and courier the receipt

    Print the final receipt, sign it, and courier it to the scholarship office in Italy with a passport copy. One applicant per envelope. Pakistan Post is fine if timelines allow.

  3. Step 3

    Insert the PIN

    When the office receives your packet they SMS a PIN to your Pakistani number. Log in and enter the PIN — without this step the application stays incomplete.

  4. Step 4

    Check the ranking / winner list

    Winner lists are usually published around August–September. “Winner” means you are eligible; you still must submit economic documents in Italy.

Prepare in Pakistan

  • · Property certificate from tehsildar / DC / mukhtiarkar (or provincial equivalent)
  • · Income certificate on FBR letterhead (tax-free zone students: prepare income certificate and attest via tehsildar + foreign office)
  • · Family Registration Certificate (FRC) from NADRA

Legalise in Italy

  • · Get the three documents MOFA-attested in Pakistan before travel (QR/apostille rules apply).
  • · Do not submit LazioDisco economic documents at the Italian Embassy in Pakistan.
  • · In Italy, take the three documents to the Pakistan Embassy in Rome for an official summary/translation certificate.
  • · Legalise that certificate at the Prefettura with a €16 marca da bollo sticker.
  • · Submit the legalised package at the LazioDisco / DiSCo office.
  • · First scholarship instalment often arrives after 4–5 months — keep roughly €2,000–2,200 for early living costs, permesso fees, transport and food.
  • · Benefits are commonly paid in two instalments; amounts and housing deductions depend on whether you accept DSU housing or provide a private rental contract.
  • · For year two you usually need enough CFU (often ~30) plus updated economic documents.
  • · Always re-check the current regional bando PDF — figures change by year.