Thank you for your interest in the 2026 ItaliaPass Scholarship.

Italy has a way of changing people. The light in Florence in the early morning. A conversation with a local that turns into a two-hour lunch. A train journey through countryside you didn't know existed. These aren't things you can find in a lecture hall — they're the education that happens around the edges of your program, and they stay with you long after you're home.

ItaliaPass, in partnership with ItaliaRail, has been helping people experience Italy for more than 20 years. The ItaliaPass Scholarship exists because we believe that financial barriers shouldn't stand between students and that kind of experience. Apply below — and whatever happens, your complimentary ISIC card and premium subscription to Italy Magazine are waiting for you.

Ready to apply?

Check to make sure you meet all the requirements:

• Apply by the deadline of June 6, 2026
• Open to all US undergraduates enrolled in a summer 2026 study abroad program in Italy
• Upload a transcript from your US institution and proof of enrollment with your host university in Italy
• Submit a 150-word essay or one-minute video addressing one of these 3 topics:
  • How can studying in Italy — and traveling by rail — deepen your understanding of sustainable cultural exchange?
  • What does Italy mean to you, and how would studying there shape your perspective on the world?
  • How can studying in Italy outside the classroom — through its cities, people, and culture — transform the way you learn?
• Note: Video submissions must be provided as unlisted YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, or Dropbox links in the appropriate field below. Do not upload as full video files!