Academics and Athletics Increasingly Blended at Bocconi

Bocconi is taking the field with an ever-stronger commitment to sports. As part of the "Bocconi4Access to Education" program, Bocconi Sport Scholarships will be available starting in the 2026-2027 academic year. They aim to support talented student-athletes by removing socioeconomic barriers that could prevent them from pursuing a university education. 

These Scholarships provide for a 60-100% tuition waiver, with two types: Bocconi Sport Athletes Scholarships and Bocconi Sport Talents Scholarships. The former are for Bachelor, Master of Science, Master of Arts and Specialized Master students who have been selected for the main Bocconi Sport teams and are BST members. The latter are for Bachelor, Master of Science, Master of Arts, HEC-Bocconi Double Degree, Specialized Master and SDA Master students involved in top-level sports at the national and international levels and registered in sports clubs or associations in Italy or abroad. 

"This one initiative perfectly combines two aspects," explains Claudia Giardino, Head of Sports Activities & Events in the Sports & Wellness Function. "On the one hand, the idea that Bocconi can be for everyone, on the other hand, that it is possible to balance a top academic preparation with a high-level competitive athletic career." But that's not all. The program also provides support regarding housing: "Student-athletes who meet the requirements will also have the opportunity to access accommodation on campus at a preferential rate," continues Claudia. She goes on to explain another future initiative: "Through fundraising, our technical sponsor Macron will establish additional scholarships for the next three years with the aim of helping the growth of student-athletes."