Bocconi Graduate Merit Award
About this scholarship
Bocconi University in Milan is one of Europe’s most respected institutions for economics, management, and finance, and its Graduate Merit Award is the flagship merit scholarship for international master’s students. It is designed to attract the very best applicants to Bocconi’s Master of Science programmes, regardless of financial background, and is assessed automatically from the admission application.
The award is generous: a full waiver of tuition and fees, worth roughly 13,000 to 14,000 euros a year, for the legal duration of the master’s, and renewable into the second year on meeting credit requirements. A limited number of recipients also receive free accommodation in a Bocconi residence in central Milan. A separate Bocconi International Award offers a 50 percent tuition reduction for those not selected for the full award.
Eligibility is open to applicants of all nationalities admitted to the first year of a Bocconi Master of Science programme who rank among the top applicants by academic standing. There is no separate scholarship form; your admission dossier is the basis for assessment, so applying in the earliest admission rounds gives the best chance. If selected, the award is communicated with the admission offer, and you accept it and complete enrolment by the stated deadline. For top students aiming at a leading European business school, it is a flagship route to funded study.
Eligibility
- Admitted to the first year of a Bocconi Master of Science programme.
- Among the top applicants by academic standing (international, Italian, or Bocconi).
- Open to all nationalities.
- Assessed automatically from the admission application; MBA, Specialised Master's, and PhD have separate funding.
Benefits & Coverage
- Full waiver of tuition and fees.
- Possible free accommodation in a central Milan residence.
- Renewable for the second year on earning the required credits.
- Study at a leading European business and economics university.
Required Documents
- The Bocconi MSc admission application with transcripts, test scores, essays, and references.
- An updated CV at the acceptance stage.
- No separate scholarship application form.
- Online scholarship acceptance within the enrolment deadline.
How to Apply
- Choose a Bocconi Master of Science programme and apply in an early admission round.
- Your admission dossier is the basis for the Merit Award assessment.
- If selected, the award is communicated with your admission offer.
- Accept the award and complete enrolment by the stated deadline.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bocconi Graduate Merit Award fully funded? +
This scholarship is listed as fully funded (tuition and fees). The listed award is: Full tuition and fees waiver (around EUR 13,000 to 14,000 per year); Free accommodation for a limited number of recipients.. Coverage can change between cycles, so confirm the details on the official page.
What degree levels does Bocconi Graduate Merit Award cover? +
This scholarship is listed for: Master's.
When is the application deadline? +
The application deadline listed here is November 30, 2026. Deadlines move, so always verify the date on the official page before planning your application.
Who can apply? +
Key eligibility points from this listing: Admitted to the first year of a Bocconi Master of Science programme; Among the top applicants by academic standing (international, Italian, or Bocconi); Open to all nationalities; Assessed automatically from the admission application; MBA, Specialised Master's, and PhD have sepaโฆ See the Eligibility section above for the full requirements.
How do I apply? +
Apply directly through the official portal linked on this page. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, so treat any request for payment as a scam and use official channels only.
Answers are based on this scholarship's listed details. Always confirm on the official page.
