Scholarship to Study in Recanati, Italy

Scuola di Italiano Dante Alighieri is offering Fondazione Italia’s Italian language students a chance to win either a 4-week or 2-week scholarship to study at their school in Recanati, Italy! Programs include language and culture classes, guided tours, and accommodation. Please see information page for details regarding each scholarship opportunity and associated costs. Airfare is not included. Scholarship winners will be selected through a random drawing organized by Fondazione Italia. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and may apply for more than one scholarship opportunity but will only be awarded one of the scholarship opportunities.

The school is located in Recanati in the Marche region of central Italy. Marche is rich in beautiful scenery, interesting cultural events, gastronomic traditions, folkloric festivals, and magnificent works of art. Marche is the native land of famous figures such as Giacomo Leopardi, Raffaello, Rossini, Bramante so it is an ideal place for both an unforgettable holiday and an intensive study of Italian language and culture.

The scholarship can only be used for courses during the remaining months in 2023 EXCEPT for July. Winning students are strongly encouraged to enroll 60 days in advance of the program they wish to attend. Available dates are on a first come first-serve basis.

Four-Week 48% Scholarship

 Payment of 1,148 euro includes:

• Intensive Course 100 hours (80 hours of language and 20 hours of Italian culture)
• Accommodation in shared double bedroom
• 8 cultural visits guided by teachers
• Recreational Activities (welcome cocktail, evening of Italian music and songs, international dinner, certificate presentation and farewell lunch)

Two-Week Scholarship

  Payment of 998 euro includes:

• Intensive Course 50 hours (40 hours of language and 10 hours of Italian culture)
• Accommodation in shared double bedroom
• 4 cultural visits guided by teachers
• Recreational Activities (welcome cocktail, evening of Italian music and songs, international dinner, certificate presentation and farewell lunch)

  Scholarships do not cover payments for:

• Airfare
• Transfer to and from airport to Recanati
• Meals
• Books
• Use of washing machine
• Part of energy expenses during very cold or very hot months
• Cleaning of room
• Upgrade to single room in shared apartment, private apartment, or hotel room