Scholarships

   Find out more about how to apply for overseas scholarships available from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs

   Find out more about the various scholarship schemes available from the Directorate for Lifelong Learning​

The following are the scholarships that have been published on the Government Gazette. You may wish to check the above links for further notices.


MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Scholarships in Italy 2013/2014

The Italian Government is offering 30 months of scholarships, carrying an allowance of €800, for language courses, graduate and postgraduate studies, art, music and Italian culture, to be availed of during the academic year 2013/14.  Detailed information can be found on:
(http://www.esteri.it/MAE/EN/Ministero/Servizi/Stranieri/Opportunita/BorseStudio_stranieri.htm?LANG=EN).

Before filling the application form students should contact the Italian Cultural Institute in Valletta  for details and information about this offer.

“Vecchia Cancelleria”
Piazza S. Giorgio
Valletta VLT 1190
Telephone: +356 2122 1462 Fax: +356 2122 0548

Applications are to be filled directly on (http://borseonline.esteri.it).
 
The applications must be received online by midnight Friday, 31st May, 2013. Moreover, within ten days from applying online, one has to send all necessary documentation requested as hard copy to the Italian Cultural Institute (Attn Dr Salvatore Schirmo). It is being underlined that only applications through this system will be considered.

The applicants’ age should not exceed 35 years.

A copy of the application is also to be sent to the Scholarship Section of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This can be either posted, faxed, sent by email or one can use the Scholarships portal www.scholarships.gov.mt . Kindly note that this portal requires an e-ID certification. E-ID registration details may be obtained from (www.mygov.mt).

Successful candidates may be required to enter into a contract to serve the Government or the Private Sector of Malta upon completion of the scholarship.

Applications from Government and Parastatal employees and from the Private Sector will not be considered unless recommended by their Head of Department/Employer respectively.
The Board’s decision will be final.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs address is as follows:

Scholarships Section
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Palazzo Parisio,
Merchants Street
Valletta VLT 2000
Tel: 00356 2204 2376 Fax: 00356 2124 0083
Email: scholarships.mfa@gov.mt
Web site: www.mfa.gov.mt

21st May, 2013


MINISTRY FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Scholarships in the Arabic Language 2013 (For Maltese citizens only)

The Tunisian Ministry of Higher Education is offering scholarships to Maltese students who wish to follow an intensive course in the Arabic language. The course is being organized by the Bourguiba Institute for the period 3rd July 2013 to 3rd August 2013. Preliminary registration must be made on the following website: (http://www.iblv.rnu.tn/). Further information is also available through the same website.

Applicants have to apply through the Ministry for Foreign Affairs Scholarship portal (www.scholarships.gov.mt). Kindly note that this portal requires an e-ID certification. E-ID registration, details of which may be obtained from (www.mygov.mt). Alternatively application forms are available from the Ministry’s own website (www.mfa.gov.mt). These are to be submitted to the Scholarships Section at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in the following address:

Palazzo Parisio, Merchants Street,
Valletta VLT 2000
Tel: 00356 2204 2376, Fax: 00356 2124 0083
Email: scholarships.mfa@gov.mt
Web site: www.mfa.gov.mt
 
The closing time and date to submit all documentation is by not later than noon of Friday, 14th June, 2013.

Successful candidates may be required to enter into a contract to serve the Government or the Private sector of Malta upon completion of the Course.

Applications from Government and Parastatal employees and from the private sector will not be considered unless recommended by their Head of Department/Employer respectively.

Late applications will not be considered.

The board’s decision will be final.

21st May, 2013

DIRECTORATE FOR LIFELONG LEARNING

Master it! Scholarship Scheme – First Call

The Director, Lifelong Learning, informs the public that the First Call for the Master it! Scholarship Scheme – ESF 1.225 has been launched.  This scheme is part financed by the European Social Fund.

For this call, applications are received from applicants who wish to follow a Masters (full-time, part-time and distance learning) at EQF Level 7.  The duration of the course must not be longer than twenty four (24) calendar months and the final results are to be published by not later than end of October 2015.  Eligible programme of studies must start between May, 2013 and December, 2013.  For other conditions, applicants are invited to consult the Regulations, available on the website: (www.myscholarship.gov.mt).

The closing date for submission of applications is Friday, 14th June, 2013, at noon (local time). Applications are to be submitted at the Customer Care, Education Information Centre, Education Building, Triq l-Assedju l-Kbir, Floriana VLT 2000.

The regulations, application form and the reference letter form are available on the website (www.myscholarship.gov.mt).

These documents are also available from Customer Care, Education Information Centre, Education Building, Triq l-Assedju l-Kbir, Floriana VLT 2000.  For more information, one may phone on 2598 2111 or send an email on (myscholarship@gov.mt).

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17th May, 2013


DIRECTORATE FOR LIFELONG LEARNING

Malta Government Scholarship Scheme (MGSS) – Post Graduate – 2013

The Director Lifelong Learning informs the public that the 2013 call for Malta Government Scholarship Scheme (MGSS) – Post Graduate has been launched. 

Applications are received from applicants who wish to follow a Masters (full-time, part-time and distance learning) at MQF Level 7. The duration of such course must exceed twenty four (24) calendar months. Applications are also received from applicants who wish to follow Doctoral studies (full-time, part-time and distance learning) at MQF Level 8.  For other conditions, applicants are invited to consult the Regulations, available on the website: (www.myscholarship.gov.mt).

The closing date for submission of applications is Friday, 14th June, 2013 at noon (local time). Applications are to be submitted at the Customer Care, Education Information Centre, Education Building, Triq l-Assedju l-Kbir, Floriana VLT 2000.

The Regulations, Application Form and the Letter of Reference Form are available on the website: (www.myscholarship.gov.mt).

These documents are also available from Customer Care, Education Information Centre, Education Building, Triq l-Assedju l-Kbir, Floriana VLT 2000. For more information, one may phone on 2598 2230 or send an email on: (pgscholarships.mede@gov.mt).

17th May, 2013



MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Scholarships in Japan 2014/2016

The Government of Japan is offering one two-year scholarship to a Maltese graduate student who wishes to study at a Japanese University as a research student under the Japanese Government Scholarship Programme for the academic years 2014-2016 (April 2014 - March 2016), in various subjects within the field of Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. Subjects must be one of those available at Japanese Universities. One copy of the explanatory note, the application form, the application attachment, the field of study and study programme, the recommendation form and the certificate of health are needed. The above documentation can be downloaded by the candidates at the following link (under the Research Students section): (http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/toj/toj0307e.html).

Applicants must be willing to learn the Japanese language, interested in Japan and enthusiastic about deepening his/her understanding of Japan after arriving and capable of engaging in study and research while adapting himself/herself to life in Japan. Applicants are also required to contact a professor of the Japanese university where they wish to study and obtain a letter of acceptance.

Further information is available from the Scholarships Section, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Valletta or the Ministry’s website: (www.mfa.gov.mt).
Applicants can also apply through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Scholarship portal: (www.scholarships.gov.mt). Kindly note that this portal requires e-ID certification. E-ID registration details may be obtained from: (www.mygov.mt).


The deadline to submit all documentation is by not later than noon of Thursday, 6th June, 2013.

Successful candidates may be required to enter into a contract to serve the Government or the Private Sector of Malta upon completion.

Applications from Government and Parastatal employees and from the Private Sector will not be considered unless recommended by their Head of Department/Employer respectively.

Late applications will not be considered.

The Board’s decision will be final.

14th May, 2013


Ministry For Foreign Affairs

Applications are to be submitted to Customer Care, Education Information Centre, Education Building, Triq l-Assedju l-Kbir, Floriana.  The closing date for each university is as indicated in the Table.