Scholarships for Tunisian nationals to study at the UM

Eligibility criteria

Applicants who intend to apply for the 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 except for those listed above cannot be considered for this scholarship. Applicants should be Tunisian nationals, are currently residing in Tunisia, and show a clear intention to return to Tunisia at the end of their studies in Malta. Dual nationals who also hold EU nationality are not eligible. The applicant’s lived experience in Tunisia, limits and extent of access to international opportunities, background, location and access to further education locally and abroad may be taken into consideration during the selection process Applicants employed in public office in Tunisia, or working actively with NGOs in Tunisia, will be preferred. Preference will be given to applicants who would be unable to attend the programme without the scholarship. The scholarship holder will be requested to enter into an agreement with the University of Malta for the duration of his studies in Malta, which agreement will be binding in terms of the observation of rules and regulations of the host University and host country, to seriously engage in studies, register monthly progress with his academic tutor/coordinator and complete the set programme within the established time-frame.