1. Government of Malta Scholarships

The Maltese government, in collaboration with international partners, offers financial assistance to non-EU students through the following schemes:

• 🟩 Malta Arts Scholarships – Supports students in performing arts, design, music, and fine arts. 👉 https://education.gov.mt
• 🟦 Malta Sports Scholarships – For talented students in sports-related academic fields. 👉 https://education.gov.mt
• 🟨 TESS (Tertiary Education Scholarship Scheme) – Competitive scholarships for Master’s and PhD programs. Covers tuition and stipend.  👉 https://education.gov.mt

💡 Mostly open to EU and non-EU nationals; merit-based application required.

2. University of Malta Scholarships

The University of Malta (UM) offers financial assistance to outstanding international students enrolled in full-time degree programs:

• 💰 Tuition Fee Waivers (Partial/Full) for postgraduate students based on merit and need
• ✍️ Open to applicants for Master’s and Doctoral programs
• 📅 Applications usually accepted during admission processing
• 🔗 Check UM International Office Scholarships Info

3. Scholarships for Commonwealth & Developing Countries

Students from South Asia, Africa, Southeast Asia, and other developing regions may apply for:

• 🌐 Commonwealth Scholarships (UK-based) – Some Maltese institutions coordinate placements  👉 https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk
• 🌐 Erasmus+ Scholarships – Malta participates in the EU’s Erasmus+ framework  👉 https://eupa.org.mt/erasmus
• 🌐 Small State Scholarships – Awarded occasionally by Maltese Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs  👉 https://foreignaffairs.gov.mt

4. Scholarships from Private Institutions

Some private universities in Malta offer limited financial aid or performance-based discounts:

Institution	Type of Support	Link
Global College Malta	Merit-based tuition discounts (up to 30%)	👉 https://www.gcmalta.com
American University of Malta	Scholarships for high GPA or early applicants	👉 https://aum.edu.mt
London School of Commerce Malta	UK-degree discounts for developing countries	👉 https://www.lscmalta.edu.mt

💡 Often reviewed case-by-case; may require interviews or essays.

5. Additional Funding Opportunities

• 💼 Part-Time Work: Students can work up to 20 hours/week after 3 months to supplement living costs.
• 🏅 NGO and Church-Based Scholarships: Funding for social work, theology, or development studies.

✅ Tips for Applicants

• Apply early – many scholarships are reviewed alongside admission
• Keep academic transcripts, statement of purpose, and reference letters ready
• Use national portals like https://mfhea.mt to verify accredited institutions
• Search embassies or cultural institutes for region-specific offers