Italian governement scholarship program 2025-2026
The Italian Institute of Culture in Nairobi is pleased to announce that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) is offering scholarships for the academic year 2025-2026. These scholarships are available for Kenyan and Seychellois students, as well as Italian citizens residing in Kenya. The aim is to promote international cooperation in cultural, […]
Read moreCONTRIBUTIONS FOR VISITS OF RESEARCHERS, TEACHERS, EXPERTS, PERSONALITIES AND CULTURAL OPERATORS
The Italian Cultural Institute in Nairobi is pleased to announce the availability of contributions to support travel and accommodation expenses of Italian and foreign researchers, teachers, experts, cultural personalities, and cultural operators for the calendar year 2025. Who can apply for the contribution? Italian and foreign researchers, teachers, experts, cultural personalities, and cultural operators residing in […]
Read moreEmpowering Art: Kenya’s Creative Voices Open Artistic Competition for Kenyan Creatives on gender equality and women empowerment
The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) in Nairobi and the Italian Cultural Institute, under the patronage of the Embassy of Italy in Nairobi, are launching the “Empowering Art: Kenya’s Creative Voices” competition. This contest offers Kenyan artists the opportunity to express themselves through visual art, addressing crucial themes related to gender equality and women’s […]
Read moreScholarships for La Scala Opera Academy
The Italian Cultural Institute is pleased to announce that La Scala Academy (Accademia Teatro alla Scala) has opened the selection process for the Course for Opera Singers at the Opera Academy, which lasts two years, and for the Global Master “Performing Arts Management” which lasts one year. More information at Accademia Teatro alla Scala (accademialascala.it). The Italian […]
Read more“BOOKTUBERPRIZE” – 2025 EDITION
The Italian Cultural Institute is pleased to announce the 2025 edition of the “BookTuberPrize,” organized by the Centre for Books and Reading of the Italian Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Education and extended to the Italian cultural and educational network worldwide with the cooperation of the Italian Ministry of Foreign […]
Read moreI ACT (Italy – IRENA Action for Climate Toolkit)
The Italy-IRENA Action for Climate Toolkit (I ACT) initiative is a collaboration between the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), to build the capacity of young people on climate and energy issues. The I ACT initiative empowers young climate leaders by giving them the tools and training they […]
Read more25TH NOVEMBER: INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
Also this year, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation joins the international mobilisation campaign on the occasion of the day for the elimination of violence against women. As stated by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Antonio Tajani, ‘Italy must be at the forefront in promoting […]
Read morePresentation of the XXIV Week of the Italian Language in the World
From October 14th to 20th, the XXIV Week of the Italian Language in the World will take place, under the High Patronage of the President of the Republic. This year, it is dedicated to the theme “Italian and Books: The World Between the Lines.” The event, which promotes the Italian language and culture globally, will […]
Read moreRanking list for the scholarships offered by the MAECI for the academic year 2024-2025
You can view the ranking list for the scholarships offered by the MAECI for the academic year 2024-2025 in the attached document.
Read moreAlumni Farnesina
The Italian Cultural Institute of Nairobi reminds all those who have benefited from the scholarships offered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) in previous years that they can register on the Alumni Farnesina platform. Alumni Farnesina is a network created by the MAECI, in collaboration with the Uni-Italia Association, to bring […]
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