About the opportunity
What this programme is offering
he initiative applies to the 2025–2026 academic year and forms part of Sapienza’s broader commitment to promoting equitable access to higher education and reducing socio-economic barriers to study.
The scholarships are administered by the university’s Office for Student Services and Right to Education and are designed to support students who experience structural or personal challenges that may affect their academic progression.
Scholarship Objectives and Institutional Framework
The programme is grounded in national and regional legislation on the right to education and social inclusion. It reflects Sapienza University’s effort to align academic support mechanisms with public policy priorities related to caregiving, social vulnerability, and educational equity.
The initiative is specifically intended to:
Promote access to higher education for students in vulnerable conditions
Support students with caregiving responsibilities
Reduce financial and social barriers to academic success
Strengthen inclusion policies within the university system
Encourage continuity in academic pathways for disadvantaged groups
The scholarships are also part of a broader institutional strategy to support diversity and equal opportunity across all academic discipline.
Scholarship Value and Funding Structure
The call provides a total of 100 scholarships, each valued at €1,000, for a total funding allocation of €100,000.
Key financial details include:
Individual scholarship amount: €1,000 per student
Total number of awards: 100
Total funding pool: €100,000
Funds subject to applicable tax deductions (IRPEF and IRAP where applicable)
The financial support is intended to partially offset academic and living expenses, particularly for students balancing education with caregiving duties or challenging personal circumstances.
Eligibility Criteria for Applicants
Applicants must be enrolled for the 2025–2026 academic year at Sapienza University in one of the following programmes.
Bachelor’s degree programmes
Master’s degree programmes
Single-cycle degree programmes
Additional eligibility requirements include:
Valid enrollment or re-enrollment status (including payment of required fees and taxes)
ISEE for university services not exceeding €45,824.71
Registration of financial status in the university’s Infostud system
Compliance with academic and administrative requirements at the time of application
International students without standard ISEE documentation are required to submit a parified ISEE equivalent.
Priority Categories for Selection
The scholarship is targeted at students experiencing specific conditions of vulnerability or caregiving responsibility. Eligible categories include.
Students who are parents of children under 6 years of age
Family caregivers supporting relatives with severe disabilities
Young caregivers aged 18–28 assisting family members with disabilities
Care leavers who have lived in institutional or foster care
Victims of gender-based violence undergoing recovery or protection pathways
Victims or family members of victims of terrorism or organised crime
Each category requires appropriate official documentation confirming eligibility status.
Required Documentation and Application Process
Applicants must complete the official online application form using their institutional university email account and submit supporting documents through the designated platform.
Required materials include
Completed application form via university portal
Valid identification document (PDF format)
Proof of ISEE status or equivalent for international students
Supporting documents based on eligibility category
Declaration of category membership
Additional documentation requirements include:
Birth certificates or family status documents (for parents)
Medical or disability certification (for caregivers)
Legal or court documentation (for care leavers or protected categories)
Official certifications from anti-violence centres or authorities (for victims of violence)
Institutional or judicial recognition documents (for victims of terrorism or organised crime)
All submissions must be uploaded digitally; email submissions are not accepted.
Evaluation and Selection Criteria
The selection process is based on a weighted scoring system that evaluates applicants according to their declared categories of vulnerability.
Scoring structure includes:
Parent with children under 6 years: 1 point (0.5 per additional child)
Caregiver: 1 point
Young caregiver: 1 point
Care leaver: 1 point
Victim of gender-based violence: 1 point
Victim of terrorism or organised crime: 1 point
How to apply