DSU Toscana Scholarship helps eligible students in Tuscany access cash awards, free meals, accommodation support and exemption from the regional university tax. DSU Toscana Scholarship is aimed at students enrolled or intending to enroll at eligible Tuscan institutions and is based on economic need (ISEE/ISPE) combined with merit requirements.
The scholarship is administered by DSU Toscana and covers students at major Tuscan universities including Florence, Pisa and Siena as well as other eligible higher-education institutions, fine-arts academies and conservatories. The award package varies by residence classification (resident, commuter or non-resident) and may include catering services and housing subject to availability.
DSU Toscana Scholarship Benefits
- Cash scholarship
- Free meals
- Accommodation support
- Exemption from the regional university tax
- Free access to DSU Toscana catering services
- Cash payments are made in instalments
DSU Toscana Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
- Students enrolled or intending to enroll—in first degrees, bachelor’s programs, master’s programs, doctoral studies and postgraduate courses at eligible Tuscan institutions
- Applicants must satisfy the financial thresholds established through the relevant ISEE and ISPE indicators
- Applicants must meet the merit requirements specified in the annual competition notice
- International students eligible subject to financial, academic and documentation rules
- Applicants with income or assets outside Italy must prepare documentation for Italian assessment
How to Apply for DSU Toscana Scholarship
- Step 1: Confirm That Your Institution and Degree Are Eligible
- Step 2: Prepare Your Family Income and Asset Documents
- Step 3: Complete the Required Financial Declaration (Single Substitute Declaration) by the deadline
- Step 4: Enter the DSU Toscana Student Help Desk and submit the application online
- Step 5: Request accommodation through the application if needed (subject to availability)
- Step 6: Monitor provisional and definitive rankings and maintain required academic progress for instalment payments
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the DSU Toscana Scholarship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, documentation and how to apply based on the official competition information.
Who can apply for the DSU Toscana Scholarship?
Students enrolled or intending to enroll in bachelor’s, master’s, single-cycle master’s, doctoral and certain postgraduate programs at eligible Tuscan institutions (including the universities of Florence, Pisa and Siena) can apply. Applicants must also meet the financial thresholds (ISEE/ISPE) and the merit requirements specified in the annual competition notice.
What benefits does the scholarship provide?
The DSU Toscana Scholarship can combine a cash scholarship with free meals, accommodation support and exemption from the regional university tax. Winners receive free access to DSU Toscana catering services and may receive university accommodation subject to availability; cash awards vary by financial and residence classification.
Are international students eligible?
Yes. International students are eligible subject to the financial, academic and documentation rules in the competition notice. Foreign family income and assets must be documented in a form that can be assessed under the Italian system (ISEE/ISPE), and translations or certifications may be required.
What financial documentation is required?
The scholarship uses ISEE and ISPE financial indicators, so applicants must prepare evidence relating to their family income and assets according to the competition’s requirements. International applicants should ensure foreign income and assets are documented in a manner compatible with Italian assessment rules.
When is the application deadline?
For bachelor’s, master’s and single-cycle master’s students the application deadline is 7 September 2026 at 1:00 PM. Doctoral and specialisation applicants follow a separate window (25 September to 16 November 2026 at 1:00 PM) as specified in the current call.
How and where do I submit my application?
Applications are submitted online through the DSU Toscana Student Help Desk. Applicants must complete the scholarship form and, where applicable, the accommodation request via the online procedure rather than assuming university admission includes the scholarship.
Is the scholarship a one-time award?
No. Annual scholarship winners receive benefits that normally run from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027, while PhD and specialization winners receive benefits from 1 January to 31 December 2027. Cash payments are made in instalments and may depend on continued academic progress.
How is the cash amount determined?
The cash amount varies according to financial circumstances and the applicant’s residence classification (resident, commuter or non-resident). The classification affects the award value because it reflects where the student lives and access to university facilities, so amounts are not identical for every winner.
Can I apply for accommodation through the scholarship?
Yes. Students living away from home may request university accommodation as part of the application, but provision of housing is subject to availability. Applicants should request accommodation during the application process if housing is important to their study plans.
What happens after I submit the application?
Provisional and definitive rankings are published with dates varying by study level. Cash scholarship payments are paid in instalments and later payments can depend on achieving required academic credits; DSU Toscana verifies credits directly through university records.
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