IAAD. – Istituto d’Arte Applicata e Design di Torino launches an unmissable opportunity for young talents in the field of social innovation and design. With the call for the Academic Year 2024-2025, IAAD offers four scholarships for the first year of the Academic Diploma of First Level in Innovation Design for Business, Culture, and Social.

The Initiative:

For over 40 years, IAAD has stood out as a center of excellence in design and higher education, connecting students, institutions, and companies. In 2021, Turin was recognized by the European Union as the only Italian city committed to developing social innovation projects, a recognition that positions the Piedmontese capital as a global hub for innovation. This initiative not only strengthens Turin’s reputation as a city of innovation but also assigns IAAD an international coordinating role.

Scholarship Details:

The scholarships will cover 25% of the annual tuition for the first academic year and will be awarded solely on the basis of merit. Graduating students with a final grade between 89/100 and 100/100 are invited to apply. There are no income requirements, making this opportunity accessible to a wide range of candidates.

How to Apply: Interested students must:

Submit their application online through the official IAAD website. Send the required documentation, including a copy of the high school diploma and a valid ID, via email to orientamento@iaad.it with the subject “Innovation Design Scholarship Application”.

The admission process includes a mandatory test to verify the candidates’ eligibility. The final selection will consider the high school grade and performance in the admission test.

Terms and Deadlines:

The application deadline is set for July 29, 2024. The results will be communicated via email to the selected students, who must confirm their acceptance and proceed with enrollment within the specified terms. In case of non-acceptance, the scholarship will be reassigned to the next candidate on the list.

Eligibility and Evaluation Criteria:

To be eligible, candidates must:

• Hold a high school diploma with a final grade not lower than 89/100.
• Be no older than 24 years.
• Complete the application process and pass the admission test.

The scholarships are not cumulative with other financial aid offered by IAAD. Moreover, to maintain the scholarship in subsequent years, students must pass exams with a weighted average of no less than 27/30.

Conclusion:

IAAD continues to support the growth of young talents by promoting social innovation through design. This initiative not only facilitates access to quality education but also contributes to shaping the leaders of tomorrow in the field of innovation.

For more information and to apply, visit the official IAAD website.