Italian Australian Foundation Travel Scholarships

About

The Italian Australian Foundation Travel Scholarships supports students of Italian descent who are enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts, Diploma in Languages in Italian Studies or graduate study in the Faculty of Arts, who wish to travel for the purpose of formal study of Italian language, culture and/or heritage, and require financial support.

Applications open

10 August 2026

Applications close

21 September 2026

Benefits

Up to $10,000 is available and several awards may be offered from this amount. Award payments will be made as a single lump-sum.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

• be a student of Italian descent defined as being able to trace Italian ancestry within three generations on at least one side of the family;
• be enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts, Diploma in Languages in Italian Studies or graduate study in the Faculty of Arts;
• be planning to undertake travel for the purpose of formal study of Italian language, culture and/or heritage; and,
• require financial support.

Selection criteria

The scholarship will be awarded to the applicants who make the most compelling case for support by demonstrating:

• the relevance of the overseas travel to their intended study or research;
• the quality and feasibility of the proposed program of study or research in Italy;
• academic merit; and,
• the skills, experience and aptitude required to carry out the proposed project as evidenced by the application.

Conditions

Recipients are required to:

• accept the award online within 21 days;
• submit the relevant travel documents; and,
• submit a report within two months of returning from travel.

Outcome

Applicants are advised of the outcome via email within 8-10 weeks.

Application process

Eligible applicants must complete the online application form, including:

• details of your proposed program of study overseas;
• a summary of your proposed program of Italian language, culture and/or heritage;
• a 300-500 word statement outlining how the scholarship would positively impact your life and assist with your studies, and how pursuing study and research overseas is important to your academic work, including how the support will assist you financially;
• an indicative budget;
• at least one academic reference;
• a current statement of results;
• proof of Italian descent (please supply a copy of your parents or grandparents' passport, birth certificate, citizenship certificate, or death certificate; the document/s does not need to be an original certified copy but the committee reserve the right to request the original at a later date if required); and,
• any other information to support the application that may assist the committee in making its decision.

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Enquiries

artsawards-info@unimelb.edu.au

About the donors

The Italian Australian Foundation seeks to improve the lives of people of Italian origin and descent, through the delivery of services to the community and by providing opportunities for students to undertake professional development. In this spirit, the Foundation supports a broad program of fellowships and bursaries designed to provide opportunities for students to undertake further studies, skills specialisation and vocational training.

Recipient feedback

Elise Di Giandomenico

The financial assistance provided to me through this scholarship has enabled me to further pursue my studies in the Italian culture and language and has helped me to discover the many ways in which I will be able to apply the knowledge I have gained through these studies in the real world. Being awarded this scholarship is particularly meaningful to me, as I have strong family links to Italy.

The information listed here is subject to change without notice. Information describing the number and value of scholarships awarded is indicative.