Scuola Galileiana di Studi Superiori (Galilean School of Higher Education) in Padua offers five scholarships reserved to foreign student who aim to enter any Master program offered by Padua University ("Laurea Magistrale": the 4th and 5th year, in the Italian "3+2" system).
The deadline is May 25, the selection will be completed by early June 2016. The selection will be based on records of previous University performance, recommendation letters and possibly an interview via skype. Applicants must hold a Bachelor degree (or earn it before August 31, 2016) and not be older than 26.
The benefits include free lodging and meals, one round trip ticket per year, a contribution to buy textbooks, possibly a grant up to 5,000 Euros per year. The students will enjoy an additional educational program (dedicated courses and seminars, dedicated tutors) in a friendly college life. Students are expected to be very good and motivated, able to follow with high scores their chosen program at Padua University, as well as the additional program proposed by the Galilean School.