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Lombardy “Dote Scuola” Merit Component Grant Program (Italy)

Published
29 Sept 2026
Closes
29 Oct 2026
Reference
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Location
Italy
Sector
Education & Training

Details

The Lombardy Region’s Dote Scuola – Merit Component rewards students who achieved outstanding results in the 2025/2026 school or training year. The contribution can support study materials, technology, cultural activities, and further education. Applications are open online until 12:00 noon on 29 October 2026. The Merit Component recognises students resident in Lombardy who achieved the required grades in the 2025/2026 academic or vocational training year. Funding is intended for educational materials and services that support their studies and continued learning. Applications are assessed through a ranking procedure. The programme is identified as a measure that does not constitute State aid. Students must reside in Lombardy and meet one of these achievement requirements for 2025/2026:

The award may support costs for:

The total programme budget is €2,000,000. The supplied text does not specify the amount available to each student. The award recognises strong academic or vocational results while helping eligible students meet practical costs associated with studying and continuing their education. The detailed submission procedure is explained in the manual attached to the official call page. Who can apply? Students resident in Lombardy who meet the specified merit requirement for their 2025/2026 upper secondary or IeFP pathway. What grades are required? An average of at least 9 for eligible third- and fourth-year upper secondary students; 100 with honours for fifth-year State examination students; or 100 in the fourth-year IeFP professional diploma examination. What is the deadline?

29 October 2026 at 12: 00 noon.

How is the application submitted? Exclusively online through Bandi e Servizi, using SPID, CIE, or CNS/CRS to sign in. Are attachments required? The supplied information says the application is made by self-certification and that no documents need to be attached. What expenses can the award support? Textbooks, technology, teaching tools, cultural services, and enrolment or attendance costs for further education and training. How much can one student receive? The supplied text states a €2,000,000 total budget but does not specify the individual award amount. Eligible students should confirm the merit threshold for their pathway, read the official application manual, and submit their self-certified application through Bandi e Servizi before 12:00 noon on 29 October 2026. For more information, visit Lombardy Region.

Context for bidders

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