INPS Scholarships 2026/2027 for CGT Master’s Programmes

INPS has published its call for scholarships to support enrolment in first- and second-level university Master’s programmes. Scholarship applications must be submitted by 22 October 2026. The University of Siena’s Master’s programmes are open for enrolment until 15 December 2026.

INPS (Italian National Social Security Institute) has published a call for applications for 700 financial grants to support participation in first- and second-level university Master’s programmes and postgraduate specialisation courses in Italy for the 2026/2027 academic year.

The call provides an opportunity to receive financial support towards postgraduate tuition fees, including those for the University of Siena’s Master’s programmes offered at the Center of GeoTechnologies (CGT) in San Giovanni Valdarno, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements.

For Master’s programmes delivered in a blended learning format, combining face-to-face classes with live online teaching, grants of up to €5,000 may be awarded, subject to the terms and conditions established by INPS.

Who is eligible for INPS scholarships?

The call is open to the children and orphans of:

• Public Administration employees and pensioners enrolled in the Gestione Unitaria delle prestazioni creditizie e sociali (Unified Fund for Credit and Social Benefits);
• Individuals enrolled in the Gestione Assistenza Magistrale (Teachers’ Welfare Fund).

Applicants must meet the age, academic and financial eligibility requirements specified in the call. Scholarships are awarded through a competitive selection process in accordance with the criteria established by INPS.

Master’s Programmes at the Centre for GeoTechnologies – Academic Year 2026/2027

For the 2026/2027 academic year, the University of Siena’s Centre for GeoTechnologies offers postgraduate programmes designed to develop specialised skills in advanced technologies for surveying, analysing, studying and managing the territory and archaeological heritage.

• First- and Second-Level Master’s Programmes in Geomatics
• Second-Level Master’s Programme in Geotechnologies for Archaeology (GTARC)

Enrolment in the Centre for GeoTechnologies’ Master’s programmes for the 2026/2027 academic year is open until 15 December 2026.

How to Apply for INPS Scholarships

Applications for INPS scholarships must be submitted by 12:00 noon (Italian time) on 22 October 2026, exclusively online through the INPS Welfare Benefits Portal.

Applicants must access the online application system using one of the accepted digital identification methods: SPID, CIE or CNS.

Applicants are strongly advised to carefully review all eligibility requirements and application procedures specified in the call, including those relating to enrolment in their chosen Master’s programme.

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