Funding & Grants

Tertiary education is a transformative milestone one that opens doors to both personal and professional growth.

In Malta, students benefit from a range of government-funded scholarships, grants, and financial aid opportunities designed to ease the cost of tuition, living expenses, and research activities.

With multiple funding options available, university students can better manage the financial demands of their academic journey and focus on achieving their long-term goals.

This guide provides a clear overview of the latest funding and grant opportunities for university students in Malta, highlighting key government schemes, scholarship programs, and additional financial support available to eligible applicants.

Malta Government Undergraduate Scheme (MGUS)

Overview
The MGUS offers financial support to full-time local, or EU students enrolled in undergraduate (MQF Level 6) courses at institutions like the American University of Malta, as well as equivalent foreign institutions.

1. Malta Government Undergraduate Scheme (MGUS)

Overview
The MGUS offers financial support to full-time local, or EU students enrolled in undergraduate (MQF Level 6) courses at institutions like the American University of Malta, as well as equivalent foreign institutions.

What You Get

• Maintenance stipend

• Educational material grants:

• • • General courses: €86.85 every 4 weeks, €465.87 per academic year, plus one-time €465.87 (Year 1).
    • Prescribed courses: Higher 4-week rate of €151.99, €698.81 per year, plus one-time €98.81 (Year 1).
    • High-priority courses: €302.10 every 4 weeks, €698.81 per year, plus one-time €465.87 (Year 1).

Eligibility

Full-time students physically on campus at accredited Maltese or foreign institutions offering MQF Level 6 degrees.

2. Students’ Maintenance Grant Scheme

Overview
This ongoing scheme helps cover living expenses for full-time students in higher education across Malta.

Eligibility & Conditions

Governed by the Students’ Maintenance Grants’ Board, applicable to Maltese and EU students, with conditions outlined in legal regulations for the 2024/25 academic year.

3. Tertiary Education Scholarship Scheme (TESS)

Overview
TESS supports postgraduate studies at MQF Level 7 (Master’s) and Level 8 (Doctorate/PhD), funded by the Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research, and Innovation.

 Grant Awards:

 Key Deadlines & Requirements

• Application deadline: 13 June 2025 (noon local time)
• Documentation (e.g., transcripts, Unconditional Letter of Acceptance, MQRIC statement) submission: extended to 10 October 2025 (4 PM local time)

4. ENDEAVOUR II Scholarships (ESF+ Co-funded)

Overview
Co-funded by the European Social Fund (ESF+), this scheme supports postgraduate programs at MQF Level 7 and 8, enhancing research and innovation in Malta.

Grant Structure

Specific funding amounts detailed in the official regulations; targeted at improving economic and research output.

5. Pathfinder MDIA Digital Scholarship (2025)

Overview
Managed by the Malta Digital Innovation Authority, this postgraduate scholarship supports research in AI, digital trust, ESG tech, and similar emerging areas.

Eligibility & Timeline

• Open to MQF Level 7 or 8 applicants starting studies between 31 December 2024 and 31 December 2025
• Part 1 deadline: 15 August 2025 (13:00 CET). Part 2 documents: extended to 17 October 2025

6. Malta Arts Scholarships

Overview
Aimed at talented individuals in the arts (theatre, visual arts, music, creative writing, film, etc.), from MQF Levels 5 to 8.

Quick Summary Table

• Check official sites like myscholarship.gov.mt or the Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation for current guidelines and deadline changes.
• Always confirm via official PDFs or portals before applying.
• For further support kindly email, the OSA on [email protected]