Municipal Scholarships
The City of Lugano and some private foundations offer financial assistance to residents to support expenses for higher education, both in Switzerland and abroad.
Students aged 25 or younger who are residents of Lugano can apply for a scholarship (borsa di studio) using the application form available on the Online Desk, which can also be obtained at the Puntocittà in Lugano and Pregassona or at the Cancelleria comunale at Palazzo Civico.
Applications for the scholarships listed below for the 2025–2026 school year may be submitted from 1 February to 31 March 2026.
The timelines for application review and scholarship payment will remain unchanged from previous years.
Scholarship Application
More information, as well as the application form for scholarships, is available online.
Regulations
Borsa di studio Città di Lugano
It is aimed at students enrolled in recognized universities or similar institutions in Switzerland or abroad, as well as students of SUPSI or similar institutions at the federal level.
Borsa Fratelli architetti Paolito e Ezio Somazzi
It is aimed at university students in the fields of architecture and urban planning.
Borsa Piero, Aldo e Egidio Bernasconi
It is aimed at students enrolled in the types of schools specified in the regulations that issue diplomas recognized by a state or a state authority, the Confederation, or the cantons.
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The original version is the page in Italian.