Applications are now open for the 2027 Eni MINDS Masters Scholarship in Italy, offering an opportunity for talented international students to pursue an advanced Master’s programme focused on the energy sector. Successful participants will receive a scholarship worth €18,000 per year, equivalent to €1,500 per month.Join our Coaching class for the Duolingo English Test

The programme is offered through a collaboration between Eni and the Politecnico di Torino, one of Italy’s leading technical universities. The programme combines academic training with practical industry experience, including classroom-based learning at Politecnico di Torino and an internship at Eni.

SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS

Successful Eni MINDS scholars will receive:

·       €1,500 per month scholarship allowance.

·       Total scholarship value of approximately €18,000 per year.

·       Tuition/enrolment fees fully covered by Eni.

·       8 months of classroom-based training at Politecnico di Torino.

·       4-month internship at Eni.

·       Practical professional experience in the energy sector.

·       A Second-Level Master’s Diploma in Natural Resources Development and Storage (MiNDS) from Politecnico di Torino.

·       Specialist training focused on natural resources, energy, and energy transition.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Applicants must generally meet the following requirements:

·       Be a young graduate eligible for the programme.

·       Hold, by 31 October 2026, a second-cycle degree with a final grade of at least 100/110, or an equivalent foreign qualification.

·       Hold a qualifying degree in one of the eligible academic fields.

·       Be under 30 years old as of 31 December 2026.

·       Demonstrate excellent knowledge of the English language, which will be assessed during the selection process.

·       Meet the programme's additional admission requirements.

Eligible academic backgrounds include:

·       Energy and Nuclear Engineering

·       Aerospace and Space Engineering

·       Chemical Engineering

·       Civil Engineering

·       Mechanical Engineering

·       Environmental Engineering

·       Computing

·       Physical-Mathematical Models for Industrial Engineering

·       Materials Engineering

·       Physics

·       Mathematics

·       Geological and Geophysical Sciences

AVAILABLE PROGRAMS

The Eni MINDS programme is the:

Master in Natural Resources Development and Storage (MiNDS)

Applicants may be eligible if they hold a relevant second-cycle degree in:

·       Energy and Nuclear Engineering

·       Aerospace and Space Engineering

·       Chemical Engineering

·       Civil Engineering

·       Mechanical Engineering

·       Environmental Engineering

·       Computing

·       Physical-Mathematical Models for Industrial Engineering

·       Materials Engineering

·       Physics

·       Mathematics

·       Geological and Geophysical Sciences

The qualifying degree must be awarded by 30 September 2028, according to the programme requirements.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Applicants should prepare the documents required for the online application, which may include:

1.     Valid passport or identification document.

2.     Bachelor's/second-cycle degree certificate or equivalent qualification.

3.     Academic transcripts.

4.     Evidence of final academic results.

5.     CV/resume.

6.     Evidence of English-language proficiency, where applicable.

7.     Academic and professional information required by the application form.

8.     Any additional documents requested in the official call for applications.

Applicants should carefully review the official application call to confirm the exact document requirements before submission.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Step 1: Check Your Eligibility

Confirm that you meet the academic, age, English-language, and degree requirements before beginning the application.

Step 2: Review the Official Call

Read the official Eni MINDS call for applications carefully and check all eligibility conditions, programme information, and required documents.

Step 3: Prepare Your Documents

Prepare your academic certificates, transcripts, CV, identification documents, and any other supporting materials required for the application.

Step 4: Submit the Online Application

Complete the online application through the official scholarship application platform before the deadline.

Applications are open until 1 October 2026 at 2:00 PM Italian time.

Step 5: Selection Process

Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements will be contacted by email with information about the selection process and further instructions.

Successful applicants will subsequently receive instructions by email regarding the next steps for enrolment and participation in the programme.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

·       Scholarship: Eni MINDS Masters Scholarship

·       Host Country: Italy

·       Host Institution: Politecnico di Torino

·       Partner Organisation: Eni

·       Programme: Master in Natural Resources Development and Storage (MiNDS)

·       Study Level: Second-Level Master’s

·       Eligible Countries: International students

·       Scholarship Value: €1,500 per month

·       Annual Value: €18,000

·       Tuition Fees: Covered by Eni

·       Classroom Training: 8 months

·       Internship: 4 months at Eni

·       Age Requirement: Under 30 as of 31 December 2026

·       Minimum Academic Score: 100/110 or equivalent

·       English: Excellent knowledge required and assessed during selection

·       Application Fee: Applicants should check the official application instructions for any applicable fees.

The programme is designed to develop highly specialised professionals capable of responding to current and future challenges in the energy sector, with particular attention to natural resources and energy transition.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Deadline: 1 October 2026