Postgraduate ISSI Scholarships

Eligibility criteria

Applicants who intend to apply for a scholarship must meet the entry requirements set out by the University of Malta and the conditions for joining the specific programme indicated above at the time of application. Applicants who can only be considered on a conditional basis (i.e. are not in a position to provide proof of attainment of the academic qualifications required to join the programme) at the time of application cannot be considered for the scholarship. Applicants will be required to attend an online interview. Applicants for other courses cannot be considered for this scholarship. Applicants should be nationals of Small Island Developing States eligible for Official Development Assistance. Dual nationals who also hold EU/EEA or non-SIDS nationality are not eligible. Candidates employed in public office or working actively with NGOs in their home country will be preferred. The scholarship holder will be requested to enter into an agreement with the University of Malta and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Tourism (MFT) Malta, for the duration of their studies. This agreement will be binding in terms of the observation of rules and regulations of the University of Malta, to seriously engage in studies, register monthly progress with his academic tutor/coordinator and complete the set programme within the established time-frame.