DSU Regional Scholarship – University of Pisa

1. Scholarship Name
DSU Regional Scholarship – University of Pisa

2. Provider/Organization
Agenzia Regionale Diritto allo Studio Universitario (DSU Toscana), managed in collaboration with the University of Pisa.

3. Scholarship Type
Need-based scholarship awarded on financial condition and, in subsequent years, academic performance.

4. Eligible Countries / Nationalities
Open to all nationalities:

• Italian students
• EU citizens
• Non-EU international students, including those from developing countries (with specific documentation requirements)

5. Eligible Degrees/Programs
Covers students enrolled in the following:

• Bachelor’s Degrees
• Master’s Degrees (two-year programs)
• Single-cycle Master’s programs (e.g., Medicine, Law)
• PhD programs

6. Fields of Study
Applies to all disciplines and departments available at the University of Pisa.

7. Scholarship Value/Benefits
The scholarship provides a wide range of support based on economic status and student category:

• Full tuition waiver for all DSU recipients
• Free accommodation in university residences for non-residents
• Free meals at university cafeterias (up to two per day)
• Annual monetary contribution, amounting up to ~€5,500, depending on student status (on-campus, commuter, off-site), personal income, and housing
• Additional support may be offered for students with disabilities or those with dependents
• Duration: Valid for one academic year, with eligibility to renew annually

8. Application Deadline
Applications for the 2024/2025 cycle opened in July and closed on 06/09/2024. Provisional rankings are published by late September, and final rankings by November.

9. Application Process

• Application must be submitted online via DSU Toscana Portal
• Students may apply before or after university enrollment
• Annual re-application is required
• New applicants must provide full financial documentation
• Renewals are based on both financial need and academic progress

10. Required Documents

• Completed online application
• Valid passport or ID
• Income and asset declarations (ISEE or equivalent for international students)
• Non-EU students from developing countries must submit documents certified by their local Italian embassy, translated into Italian
• Academic transcripts (for renewals)

11. Eligibility Criteria

• Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an eligible program at the University of Pisa
• Cannot already hold a degree at the same academic level
• Annual income and family assets must fall below thresholds defined by DSU Toscana
• Progress requirements apply from the second year onward (e.g., credit acquisition minimums)

12. Official Link
https://old.unipi.it/index.php/tuition-fees-and-financial-support/item/2275-dsu-scholarship

13. Additional Notes (optional)

• Scholarship recipients are ranked based on financial need, but students must meet credit and academic requirements to maintain eligibility
• Scholarship may be suspended or revoked if the recipient fails to meet performance standards or misuses benefits
• Those who do not initially win the scholarship may still receive partial tuition reductions if included in later rankings or reassignments

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