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DiSCo Lazio Scholarship 2026/2027
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This article is a simplified summary for informational purposes. The official "Bando Diritto allo Studio 2026/2027," published on www.laziodisco.it, is the only legally binding source. Always verify dates and requirements there before making decisions.
The DiSCo Lazio scholarship 2026 — officially called the "Bando Diritto allo Studio 2026/2027" — is one of the most valuable forms of financial support available to international students enrolled at universities in Lazio (including Rome's Sapienza, Tor Vergata, Roma Tre, and every other Lazio-based institution). The DiSCo Lazio scholarship 2026 can cover a substantial part of your annual living costs and even provide free accommodation and daily meals. This Locomotive guide breaks it all down in plain English.
DiSCo (Ente Regionale per il Diritto allo Studio e la Conoscenza) is the Lazio regional body responsible for university student welfare. Every year it publishes a "bando" (official call) offering financial and material support to students who meet income and academic requirements. For 2026/2027, Locomotive has compiled everything you need to know about the DiSCo Lazio scholarship 2026 in one place.
The DiSCo Lazio scholarship 2026 can give a "fuori sede" student with a low ISEE up to €7,557 in cash per year — plus free housing and two free meals a day.
What Is the DiSCo Lazio Scholarship 2026?
The DiSCo Lazio scholarship 2026 is co-financed by the Italian state (Fondo Integrativo Statale), Regione Lazio, the European Social Fund, and NextGenerationEU/PNRR funds. For 2026/2027, the benefits include:
- A cash scholarship ("borsa di studio") based on income and merit
- Free or subsidised university housing in a DiSCo residence
- Two free meals per day at university canteens (or a cash equivalent)
- A contribution for international mobility (Erasmus, exchange programmes)
- A graduation prize equal to 50% of your scholarship if you graduate on time
- Agevolated-rate housing (new PNRR slots for students up to an ISEE of €40,000)
Who Can Apply for the DiSCo Lazio Scholarship 2026?
You're eligible if, by 10 February 2027, you're enrolled at a Lazio-based university (including AFAM institutions) in any of the following:
1st Cycle
Bachelor's Degree
- ›Laurea triennale (3 years)
- ›First-level AFAM diploma
2nd Cycle
Master's / Ciclo Unico
- ›Laurea magistrale (2 years)
- ›Ciclo unico — e.g. Medicine, Law
- ›Second-level AFAM diploma
3rd Cycle
PhD / Specialization
- ›Dottorato di ricerca (no research grant)
- ›Specialization (non-medical)
block You Cannot Apply If...
- › You already hold an equal-level degree (Italian or foreign)
- › You already received a DiSCo scholarship for the same degree level in a previous academic career
- › You're attempting to transfer your ranking from another region's scholarship body
Medicine Students (Semestre Aperto)
If you're entering the open semester ("semestre aperto") for Medicine at a Lazio university, you can apply within the ordinary deadlines. Your application is placed in a separate dedicated ranking and does not grant any benefits until you successfully pass the semester and finalise your enrollment in the Medicine programme.
DiSCo Lazio Scholarship 2026 — Key Deadlines
These are the dates that matter most for the DiSCo Lazio scholarship 2026. Missing any of them can mean losing your scholarship — sometimes permanently, with no possibility of correction.
| Date | What You Must Do |
|---|---|
| 10 June 2026 | Application portal opens at laziodisco.it |
| ⚠️ 22 July 2026, 12:00 | FINAL deadline to submit your application (Phase 1). Also last day for Italy-resident students to sign the DSU. |
| 29 July 2026 | Provisional rankings published |
| 30 Jul – 11 Aug 2026, 12:00 | Phase 2: correct or complete your application if "idoneo" or "excluded" |
| 29 Nov 2026 | Deadline to SIGN your lease contract (for "fuori sede" status) |
| ⚠️ 10 Dec 2026 | Deadline for ISEEUP (non-residents); fixing ISEE issues; finalizing enrollment for housing benefit; uploading residence permit docs |
| ⚠️ 27 Dec 2026 | Deadline to register and upload your lease details in your Area Riservata (fuori sede students) |
| 16 Sept 2026 | Final housing (posto alloggio) rankings published |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Final scholarship & mobility contribution rankings published |
| ⚠️ 10 Feb 2027 | Final deadline: enrollment finalized, residence permit uploaded, all administrative blocks resolved |
| 10 Aug 2027 | Freshmen: deadline to earn 20 credits for FULL scholarship |
| ⚠️ 30 Nov 2027 | Freshmen: absolute final deadline for 20 credits — or all benefits are revoked and must be repaid |
DiSCo Lazio Scholarship 2026 Amounts: How Much Can You Get?
The DiSCo Lazio scholarship 2026 amount depends on your housing status (in sede, pendolare, or fuori sede) and your family's income (ISEE or ISEEUP). Every winner also receives the equivalent of two free meals per day valued at €600 per year.
| Status | ISEE ≤ €14,169 (+15%) | ISEE ≤ €18,893 (100%) | Plus Meals |
|---|---|---|---|
| In sede | €2,633.68 | €2,290.16 | + €600 |
| Pendolare | €4,129.32 | €3,590.71 | + €600 |
| Fuori sede | €7,556.78 | €6,571.11 | + €600 |
If ISEE is ≥ €18,893.25, the scholarship is gradually reduced to a minimum of 50% of the base amount.
Additional Increases
DiSCo Lazio Scholarship 2026: In Sede, Pendolare or Fuori Sede?
Your housing classification determines your DiSCo Lazio scholarship 2026 bracket — the difference between "in sede" and "fuori sede" is nearly €4,300 per year. Getting this right matters enormously.
In Sede
You live in the same city as your course. Also applies to telematic/online students.
€2,290 base
Pendolare
You live less than 50km away (or in a listed comune for Roma/Cassino).
€3,591 base
Fuori Sede ⭐
You live more than 50km away AND have a registered lease of at least 10 months.
€6,571 base
warning Don't Lose Your Fuori Sede Status
To be classified as "fuori sede" you must complete ALL of the following steps:
- Sign your lease by 29 November 2026
- Register the lease with the Agenzia delle Entrate
- Upload the contract details in your Area Riservata by 27 December 2026
- Ensure the rent receipt shows your tax code (or a family member's per your DSU)
Fail any of these steps and you're automatically downgraded to "pendolare calcolato" — even if you genuinely live far away and pay rent. This cannot be corrected after the deadline.
info International Students with Family Abroad
If at least 50% of your family unit lives outside Italy, DiSCo automatically classifies you as "fuori sede" — without requiring a lease contract. This does not apply if you're enrolled in a telematic or predominantly remote-learning programme.
DiSCo Lazio Scholarship 2026: ISEE / ISEEUP Income Requirements
To qualify for the DiSCo Lazio scholarship 2026, your family's income and assets must stay below these thresholds. Exceeding either limit means automatic exclusion — even if you meet all other criteria.
| Benefit | Income Limit (ISEE) | Asset Limit (ISPE) |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarship, housing, mobility, graduation prize | €28,339.88 | €61,608.48 |
| Agevolated-rate housing (PNRR) | €40,000.00 | €86,956.58 |
If You Live in Italy
- Sign your DSU (university type) at INPS or a CAF between 1 January 2025 and 22 July 2026 — missing this date = unfixable exclusion
- If you only have an "ordinary" ISEE, convert it to a university ISEE by 10 December 2026
- Fix any incongruities (wrong ISEE type, disability mismatches, etc.) by 10 December 2026
- You can update your DSU up to 31 December 2026 if needed — the most recent one applies
If You Live Outside Italy (ISEEUP)
Most international students applying through Locomotive will need the ISEEUP. Here is exactly what you need:
tips_and_updates Start Early
Getting documents from your local Italian consulate, having them translated, and completing the ISEEUP at an affiliated CAF can take several weeks. Don't wait until November — start the process by September at the latest.
DiSCo Lazio Scholarship 2026: Academic Credit Requirements
Freshmen (1st Year Students)
If you're a first-year student, your initial ranking is based purely on income — no credit requirement at entry. However, to receive the full scholarship:
20
Credits by 10 Aug 2027
→ Full scholarship paid
20
Credits by 30 Nov 2027
→ Only 50% paid
0
Credits by 30 Nov 2027
→ All benefits revoked, must repay
Upper-Year Students — Credit Requirements
| Year | Bachelor's (Triennale) | Single-cycle (e.g. Medicine) | Master's (Magistrale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | 25 | 25 | 30 |
| 3rd | 80 | 80 | — |
| 4th | — | 135 | — |
| 5th | — | 190 | — |
| 1st fuori corso | 135 | 245 | 80 |
| 6th (Medicine) | — | 245 | — |
| 1st FC (Medicine) | — | 300 | — |
Credits measured at 10 August 2026. Note: Sapienza, LUISS, LUMSA, UNINT, and Campus Biomedico have slightly different thresholds — check Allegato H Table 3 of the official bando.
Bonus Credits — A Safety Net
If you fall slightly short of the credit threshold, you may be able to use "bonus" credits — but you must request this in your application. It cannot be added afterwards.
| Bonus Credits | When First Available |
|---|---|
| 5 credits | 2nd year of bachelor's or single-cycle |
| 12 credits | 3rd year of bachelor's/single-cycle, OR during master's degree |
| 15 credits | Years after 3rd (single-cycle), OR 1st "fuori corso" of bachelor's |
DiSCo Lazio Scholarship 2026: University Housing Costs
Only "fuori sede" students can apply for DiSCo university housing. The cost is deducted directly from your DiSCo Lazio scholarship 2026 — it's not an additional expense. Assignments start around mid-October 2026 and run for up to 10 months. You must vacate by 31 July 2027 or you'll lose your final scholarship payment.
| Residence | Single Room | Double Room |
|---|---|---|
| Northern district (presidio Settentrionale) | €174/month | €143/month |
| Southern district (presidio Meridionale) | €191.30/month | €157.67/month |
| Latina | €210/month | €173/month |
| Fascia A — Ruberti, Tarantelli, New Cambridge, Tor Vergata, Valco San Paolo | €298/month | €253/month |
| Fascia B — Valle Aurelia, Assisi, Ponte di Nona, Valleranello, Regeni, etc. | €227/month | €200/month |
| Convention residences — Camplus, Campus X, DotCampus, LUMSA, and others | €264/month | €245/month |
apartment PNRR Agevolated-Rate Housing (New for 2026/2027)
A new category of subsidised housing is available under the PNRR programme for students with ISEE up to €40,000. These are separate from the ordinary DiSCo residences and are subject to specific conventions with partner housing providers. You can apply for both ordinary and PNRR housing — accepting one removes you automatically from the other ranking.
DiSCo Lazio Scholarship 2026: Payment Schedule
Once declared a winner of the DiSCo Lazio scholarship 2026, your money is paid in installments. Make sure your IBAN is entered in your Area Riservata within 6 months of being declared a winner — failure to do so means forfeiture of the payment.
1st-Level & Ciclo Unico Freshmen
- 1st installment20% — by 10 Nov 2026
- 2nd installment+30% — by 27 Dec 2026
- Final balance50% — ~Oct 2027 (after 20 credits verified)
Master's Freshmen & Upper-Year Students
- 1st installment50% — by 27 Dec 2026
- Final balance50% — from Jun 2027
- Housing winners: balance fromSep 2027
10 Mistakes That Can Cost You the DiSCo Lazio Scholarship 2026
DiSCo Lazio Scholarship 2026 — Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply if I'm just starting Medicine via the "semestre aperto"? expand_more
Yes. Submit your application within the ordinary deadlines (by 22 July 2026) even while awaiting your semestre aperto results. Your application is placed in a separate dedicated ranking and doesn't grant any benefits until you pass and finalize your enrollment in the Medicine programme.
What if I don't have a lease contract yet when I apply? expand_more
You can declare your intention to sign a lease in the "Domicilio" section of the application form. This declaration is non-binding. However, to retain "fuori sede" status, you must sign a qualifying lease by 29 November 2026 and upload its registration details by 27 December 2026. Missing these steps means automatic reclassification as "pendolare calcolato."
Is the ISEEUP the same as a self-declared income statement? expand_more
No. The ISEEUP must be prepared at a DiSCo-affiliated CAF using official documents issued by Italian consular authorities in your home country — translated into Italian. Affidavits, self-declarations, and sworn statements are not accepted under any circumstances.
What if I can't earn 20 credits as a freshman? expand_more
If you earn 20 credits between 10 August and 30 November 2027, you receive 50% of the scholarship. If you don't reach 20 credits at all by 30 November 2027, all benefits are revoked and you must repay everything received. A 3-month extension ("proroga") is possible for documented exceptional circumstances — serious illness, hospitalisation ≥10 days, bereavement, childbirth, or natural disasters.
Is the DiSCo scholarship compatible with Erasmus? expand_more
Yes. The DiSCo scholarship is compatible with Erasmus grants and EU-funded mobility contributions. In fact, DiSCo also offers an additional international mobility contribution (up to €510/month) on top of your regular scholarship for students selected for exchange programmes. If you win university housing, you can keep your room as long as you're abroad for no more than 120 days.
How do I communicate with DiSCo — can I email them? expand_more
No. All formal communication with DiSCo must go through the "istanze" (formal requests) and "ticket" system inside your Area Riservata on laziodisco.it. Emails and PEC messages are not accepted (except in genuine cases where the ticket system is objectively unavailable). All notifications published in your Area Riservata are considered legally valid notice — check it regularly.
What is the graduation prize? expand_more
If you were a scholarship winner in the 2025/2026 academic year and you graduate on time (within the legal course duration) during 2025/2026, you're entitled to a graduation prize equal to 50% of the scholarship you received that year. Apply within 30 days of graduating. Not available to students who used a career abbreviation.
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Official links: laziodisco.it · universitaly.it · CIMEA/ARDI