Funding and Grants
Funding & Grants Available for Universities in Malta
Introduction:
Higher education is a critical step towards personal and professional growth. In Malta, numerous funding options and grants help university students manage the financial demands of their studies.
This guide offers an overview of the current funding and grant opportunities available for university students in Malta, focusing on government schemes, scholarships, and other financial assistance which may be available to students in Malta once eligibility criteria are fulfilled by the applicant.
Government Funding and Grants
Malta Government Undergraduate Scheme (MGUS). Description: The MGUS provides financial support to undergraduate students enrolled in full-time courses at the University of Malta and other recognized institutions.
- Eligibility: Maltese citizens or EU nationals with permanent residence in Malta.
- Non-Eu Nationals: Not eligible.
Benefits: Includes maintenance grants, academic stipends, and financial support for specific courses such as those in STEM fields.
More Information: MGUS Information
Students’ Maintenance Grant Scheme
Description:
This scheme offers financial assistance to full-time students at the University of Malta and MCAST (Malta College of Arts, Science, and Technology).
- Eligibility: All Maltese or EU students enrolled in full-time undergraduate courses.
- Non-EU Nationals: Not eligible.
- Benefits: Monthly maintenance grant to help cover living expenses.
More Information: Students’ Maintenance Grant Scheme Students’ Maintenance Grant Scheme
Scholarships
AUM Scholarships:
For further information please see here Tuition and Fees | AUM Malta
TESS (Tertiary Education Scholarships Scheme):
Description: Aimed at encouraging academic excellence and supporting students pursuing tertiary education.
- Eligibility: Students demonstrating academic excellence and in need of financial support.
- EU-Nationals: Not eligible.
- Benefits: Covers tuition fees and may provide a stipend.
More Information: TESS Information
Malta Arts Scholarships:
Description: Designed for students pursuing higher education in the arts.
- Eligibility: Maltese citizens pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate degrees in artistic fields.
- EU-Nationals: Not eligible.
- Benefits: Partial or full coverage of tuition fees, depending on the course and the institution.
More Information: Malta Arts Scholarships
Reach High Post-Doctoral Grants:
Description: Provides funding for Maltese students who have completed a doctorate and wish to pursue post-doctoral research.
- Eligibility: Possess a PhD or equivalent based doctorate; or successfully defended their doctoral thesis, attestation and or approaching the end of their PhD or equivalent doctorate studies et al.
- Benefits: Financial support for research activities, including travel, materials, and subsistence.
More Information: The REACH HIGH Scholars Programme – Post-Doctoral Grants (gov.mt)
Other Financial Aid:
BOV-Malta Scholarship Fund:
Description: A collaboration between the Bank of Valletta and the Ministry for Education, providing scholarships for various levels of tertiary education.
- Eligibility: Maltese citizens with academic potential and financial need.
- Benefits: Covers tuition fees and provides stipends for living expenses.
More Information: [BOV-Malta Scholarship Fund) BOV-Malta Scholarship Fund
Commonwealth Scholarship Scheme:
Description: Available to students from Commonwealth countries, including some, for postgraduate studies in Malta.
- Eligibility: Commonwealth citizens.
- Benefits: Covers tuition fees, provides a stipend, and may include travel expenses.
More Information: (Commonwealth Scholarship Scheme) Commonwealth Scholarship Scheme
Erasmus+ Scholarships:
Description: Provides opportunities for students from partner countries to study in Europe, including Malta.
- Eligibility: Students from Erasmus+ partner countries.
- Benefits: Covers tuition fees, provides a monthly stipend, and includes travel allowances.
- Documentation: Applicants generally need to provide proof of enrolment, academic records, proof of citizenship, and financial statements.
- Deadlines: Vary by scheme and institution. Students are advised to check specific deadlines well in advance.
- Criteria: Financial need, academic merit, and field of study are common criteria for eligibility.
More information: Erasmus+ Scholarships
Conclusion
Malta offers a variety of funding and grant opportunities to make tertiary education more accessible and affordable. While many programs are primarily available to Maltese citizens and EU nationals, non-EU national students can still access specific scholarships designed for international students.
For detailed information, students should consult first with the Office of Student Affairs via email on studentaffairs@aum.edu.mt
David O’Shaughnessy
Director of Student Affairs
Clara Youssef
Student Affairs Coordinator
For further information pertaining to Funding & Grants, kindly contact the Office of Student Affairs team.