Eligibility

The competition is open to international and Italian applicants who:

• Hold a Bachelor's Degree or First-Level Academic Diploma issued by an Italian University or Higher Education Institution; or
• Are expected to graduate from an Italian University or Higher Education Institution by the final session of the Academic Year 2025/26.

Applicants may apply for only one programme within the 2026/27 postgraduate intake.

Application Timeline

Failure to complete enrollment by 1 July 2026 will result in the withdrawal of the scholarship.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the official admission portal:

Link

Applicants who do not receive confirmation within 3 days after submission are advised to contact the Admissions Office:

• Milan programmes: ammissioni.milano@naba.it
• Rome programmes: ammissioni.roma@naba.it

Required Documents

Applicants must upload the following documents in digital format:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Artistic/professional portfolio
• Motivation letter
• Academic transcript including credits and grades
• Bachelor's Degree certificate or First-Level Academic Diploma (if already obtained)
• Certificates of additional courses or seminars attended
• Valid passport or ID document
• English language certificate – minimum B1 level (required for programmes taught in English only)

Alternative to Portfolio

For the following programmes, applicants without a relevant artistic/professional portfolio may submit an essay, project, or thematic analysis related to the selected programme (PDF format only):

• Social Design
• Strategic Communication for Sustainability
• Luxury Brand Management
• Fashion Digital Marketing
• Registrar and Collection Management
• Contemporary Art Markets

Scholarship Awards

Master of Arts Programmes (2 Years)

Scholarship amounts vary according to the student's income bracket:

For non-EU Students: Scholarship amount: €3,000

Academic Master Degrees

Scholarship amount: €3,000

Scholarship amounts will be deducted from the third tuition installment of each academic year.

Selection Criteria

Scholarships are awarded exclusively on merit and talent evaluation. Financial status and income documentation are not considered during the selection process.

Applications will be reviewed by a dedicated academic committee whose decision is final.

NABA reserves the right not to assign all scholarships if the submitted applications do not meet the required academic or creative standards.

Scholarship Renewal (Master of Arts Programmes Only)

Scholarships for the second year of the Master of Arts programmes are automatically renewed if students:

• achieve at least 40 CFA/credits by the Autumn examination session (September);
• maintain an average grade of at least 27/30;
• are regularly enrolled for their 2nd year.

Students who do not meet the renewal requirements will be notified by 31 October 2027.

General Conditions

• Scholarships cannot be combined with DSU grants or other NABA financial benefits, except reductions reserved for currently enrolled NABA students.
• Students who have already received admission to a programme may also apply.
• Scholarships cannot be deferred to future intakes or transferred to another programme.
• Scholarship winners will lose the scholarship if they:
  • fail to enroll within the deadline;
  • withdraw from studies or transfer to another institution;
  • receive disciplinary sanctions with a written warning.
• Intellectual property rights remain with the authors. By applying, selected candidates agree that parts of their work may be published on NABA websites and social media channels.
• For any matter not expressly covered in this call, please refer to NABA's Administrative Guide.