Overview
LUMSA University, together with CANDRIAM and FEEM (Fondazione ENI Enrico Mattei), offers the International Scholarship for the Master in Management of Sustainable Development Goals (MSDG). This specialized master's program is taught entirely in English and is open to students from around the world. The scholarships go toward tuition fees for the MSDG.
Awarded by
LUMSA University
Subjects and level
Master in Management of Sustainable Development Goals
Awards available
10
Who can apply
International students from all over the world
What the award covers
The scholarships are applied as a contribution towards tuition fees and cannot be converted into cash. Ten scholarships are awarded in the following amounts:
• 1 excellence scholarship of € 9,000.00
• 3 advanced scholarships of € 7,000.00
• 6 partial scholarships of € 5,000.00.
If additional donors are secured, there may be more partial scholarships of €5,000.00.
Eligibility requirements
Only students who will be admitted to the Master in Management of Sustainable Development Goals are eligible for the Scholarships.
Scholarships will be awarded on merit. Amongst other criteria, scholarship applicants will be assessed on their adherence of study path or graduate thesis to the MSDG topics; curriculum vitae; publications on the subject of sustainable development; and other qualifications and certifications related to scholarships for international study.
To be admitted to the Master, students must hold a bachelor's degree (or higher) in Natural/Hard Sciences, Social Sciences, or Humanities, or be on track to graduate by January 30, 2027. They must also prove English language proficiency (waived for native English speakers) by Cambridge FCE, IELTS, TOEFL, or Level B certification/oral exam with the MSDG commission.
How to apply
Applications are currently closed.
No separate application for scholarships is required, as candidates will be assessed based on their applications for the MSDG. Those who wish to be considered for the scholarships must so indicate on the MSDG application form, and they have to apply for the MSDG by 30 September 2026 (midnight, Rome local time).
To apply, visit https://lumsa.it/en/apply-to-enroll and fill in the application form. You will need to upload: curriculum vitae et studiorum; motivation letter; copy of ID card/passport; copy of bachelor's degree (and master's if applicable) with official transcript; certified statement from your university if you are in the last year of undergraduate studies; and English language certificate (Cambridge B2, IELTS 6.5, or TOEFL 85) unless exempt. Applicants without a certificate can still apply and may be assessed by an English Knowledge Interview. Selected students will be notified by email.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Official website
Official Scholarship Website: https://mastermsdg.lumsa.it/
