Bocconi Graduate Merit Awards

Bocconi University · Checked September 26, 2026

Bocconi's merit awards give top first-year MSc applicants a full waiver of Bocconi tuition and fees. International applicants are considered automatically through their admission application, with no separate form.

Deadline: No separate deadline; considered with MSc admission rounds, with most awards in the first rounds. 2027-28 rules not yet published.
FundingTuition only
LevelMaster's
Study inItaly
SubjectsMaster of Science programmes (economics, management, finance, data science, law and related fields)

What it covers

  • 100% waiver of Bocconi ordinary tuition and fees for the regular programme length (renewable)

Who can apply

Awards are reserved for top applicants in three categories, including International candidates, so Pakistani applicants are considered.

  • You apply for the first year of a Bocconi MSc programme.
  • Evaluation is mainly on academic achievement, plus your full admission file.
  • Most awards go in the earliest admission rounds.
  • The award is tied to the round and programme in which it was given.
  • To renew for year two you need at least 50 credits by 10 September of the following year.

The award covers Bocconi fees only; living costs are your responsibility.

How to apply

  1. Apply for a Bocconi MSc programme, ideally in an early admission round.
  2. No separate scholarship application is needed; the committee reviews top applicants automatically.
  3. If awarded, you are told with your admission result.
  4. Complete the online scholarship acceptance within the enrolment deadline and upload an updated CV for possible donor contact.

Documents you usually need

  • Complete MSc admission application
  • Updated CV (at acceptance)

Scholarship rules and deadlines change every cycle. This page summarises the official information; always confirm on the official page before applying. Official applications are free.