Going abroad for a year of study, living with a local family, and attending school in another country: a dream that can become a reality for many young people from Alghero thanks to the Intercultura competition for the 2026-2027 school year, open until November 10, 2025.
To learn about all the opportunities and scholarships available, Intercultura volunteers in Alghero recently organized a public meeting in the Lo Quarter conference room. The event was open to students, male and female, and families interested in learning more about the association's programs. Several young people recently returned from study abroad also spoke during the evening, sharing their experiences and answering questions from the audience.
The Alghero Municipality's scholarship, worth a total of €20,000, reserved for students residing in the city, has been confirmed.
The grant will be awarded based on income (ISEE), academic merit, availability to host a foreign student, and the overall assessment of local volunteers. Furthermore, Intercultura offers over 1,000 national scholarships, covering 25% to 100% of the tuition fee for families with an ISEE of less than €40,000. The programs are also compatible with the INPS Itaca call for proposals, which in recent years has enabled more than 1,800 Italian students to embark on an experience abroad. For over 70 years, Intercultura has promoted dialogue between cultures and global citizenship education, offering young people paths of personal growth and social responsibility.
A survey conducted by Ipsos shows that 97% of former participants have improved their interpersonal skills, 89% feel more independent, and 74% say they are ready to face the challenges of the contemporary world. For more information on the programs and how to participate, contact Claudio Cabras, director of programs abroad in Alghero (349 8411744). Families interested in hosting an international student can apply at www.intercultura.it/famiglie or contact Daniele Cossu, the hospitality manager (328 7666949).
