DSU Study Grant
Plain English
It's a university scholarship that depends on a combination of merit (exams passed, average grade) and ISEE-based financial need. Each region\'s right-to-study agency (like DSU Toscana or EDISU Piemonte) runs its own call for applications.
Why it matters
If you qualify, the scholarship covers tuition, often gives free or cheap accommodation, free meals at the mensa, and a cash component. For students from lower-income families, it can be the difference between studying and not.
Real example
"In her first semester at the University of Trento, Lina applied for the regional DSU scholarship using her ISEE. By March she had a slot in the student residence and a refund of her tuition."
Common confusion
Each region runs its own scheme with its own deadlines and forms. Don\'t copy what a friend in another region tells you. Check the agency that runs the right to study where you\'re actually enrolled.
Official source
MIUR