Honduras, Mongolia, Mexico, Brazil, Turkey, Paraguay, Indonesia, China, Panama, Germany, Thailand: these are the destinations where 15 young people from Piedmont and Aosta Valley will soon be heading.

The 15 students from Piedmont and Aosta Valley who have been awarded scholarships funded by Fondazione CRT and established in collaboration with Fondazione Intercultura will soon take part in Intercultura’s international education programs in destinations ranging from Honduras to Mongolia, Mexico to Brazil, Turkey, Paraguay, Indonesia, China, Panama, Germany, and Thailand.

“We strongly believe that international experiences offer a unique opportunity for young people—not only to learn a new language or explore another culture, but to challenge themselves, gain self-awareness, and grow as global citizens,” says Patrizia Polliotto, Secretary General of Fondazione CRT. “Supporting these journeys through scholarships means investing in their talent, their vision, and their ability to build bridges between people and contribute to a more open, inclusive, and compassionate society. This is the spirit with which Fondazione CRT supports Fondazione Intercultura.”

“Studying abroad is essential for young people’s development, broadening their horizons and deepening their self-awareness,” adds Roberto Ruffino, Secretary General of Fondazione Intercultura. “Providing scholarships for these experiences is an investment in young talent, helping them build cultural bridges for a more open society. Partnerships with institutions like Fondazione CRT are crucial to making these opportunities accessible and to promoting the internationalization of Italian schools, integrating our education system into a global dimension and preparing it for the future.”

Among the scholarship recipients are four students from Turin:

• Caterina, from the “Gioberti” school, will spend a year in China;

• Honesty Laura, from the “Cattaneo” school, is heading to Honduras for a year;

• Alessandra, from “Luxemburg,” is set to spend a year in Paraguay;

• Sofia, from “Primo Levi,” will be in Mexico for six months.

Also from the Turin area:

• Emma, from “Buniva” Institute in Pinerolo, will study for a year in Brazil;

• Martina Andrea, a student at “Martinetti” in Caluso (TO), will join a three-month program in Turkey;

• Alessio, from “Europa Unita” in Chivasso, has been awarded a year-long scholarship for Germany.

From Cuneo, two students from Alba will take part:

• Beatrice, from “Govone,” who will spend a trimester in Mongolia;

• Cristina, from “Da Vinci,” who will study in Mexico for a year.

Two students from the province of Novara are also heading to Central and South America:

• Giulia, from “Galileo Galilei” in Borgomanero, will go to Honduras;

• Sara, from “C.T. Bellini,” will travel to Brazil—alongside Giada, from “Spezia” Institute in Domodossola, selected for the Verbano Cusio Ossola area.

Martina, from the Aosta Valley and “Regina Maria Adelaide” Institute, will spend a year in Indonesia.
From the province of Alessandria, Elisa, from “Leardi” Institute in Casale Monferrato, will live and study in Panama for a year.
Finally, Ester, from Biella and “Giuseppe e Quintino Sella” Institute, will spend a semester in Thailand.

Since 2006, Fondazione CRT has partnered with Fondazione Intercultura, investing around 2.2 million euros to fund more than 430 scholarships.

Photo by Andrea Guermani.