Applications are open for NABA’s International Scholarship Competition – Europe for Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts programmes starting in February 2027. Designed to support outstanding creative talent from Europe, the competition offers scholarships worth up to €6,000, covering part of the tuition fees for the first year of the chosen programme.
European applicants have until 27 November 2026 to submit their applications. The scholarships are renewable for the following academic year, subject to specific requirements.
NABA International Scholarships Europe: Who can apply?
The competition is open to European applicants wishing to enrol on a NABA Bachelor of Arts or Master of Arts programme starting in February 2027. Eligibility requirements differ according to the chosen level of study:
- Bachelor of Arts programmes: applicants must hold a high school diploma or a certificate confirming attendance in the 12th year of schooling.
- Master of Arts programmes: applicants must hold a University Degree Certificate, a Bachelor of Arts degree, a First-Level Academic Diploma or an equivalent title.
- Applicants with proven professional experience in a field relevant to their chosen programme are also eligible.
How to apply for a NABA Bachelor of Arts or Master of Arts scholarship
Candidates can apply by completing the application form and uploading all required documents to the NABA competition portal. Alternatively, application materials can be emailed to int.info@naba.it.
Applications must include an artistic or professional portfolio, a motivation letter, the completed application form, a copy of a valid passport and the academic documentation required for the chosen programme. Master of Arts applicants must also submit a curriculum vitae.
Candidates must provide a certificate confirming knowledge of English or Italian at level B1.2, according to the language of their chosen programme. For Bachelor of Arts applications, school qualifications and academic transcripts must be translated into English or Italian.
Application materials must be submitted in English or Italian as two PDF files: one containing the portfolio and the other containing all remaining documents.
The application deadline is 27 November 2026. Candidates will receive a confirmation e-mail within 48 hours of submitting their application. If you don’t receive confirmation, please contact int.info@naba.it.
NABA scholarships for European students: selection process
Applications will be reviewed by NABA faculty and the Admissions Jury, with scholarships awarded to the strongest candidate profiles.
Each scholarship may be renewed for the following academic year, subject to meeting specific requirements.
Give your creative talent the opportunity it deserves. Apply by 27 November 2026 for a scholarship to begin your next chapter at NABA.
