Call for Applications 2026
Scholarship for Tunisian Nationals offered through Official Development Assistance from the Government of Malta, through the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, and the University of Malta.
The Government of Malta and the University of Malta launched this scholarship programme in 2015 with the aim of supporting capacity building in Tunisia.
Through its Official Development Assistance Programme, the Government of Malta aims, above all, to promote solidarity and provide assistance in a number of key areas including education and human capacity development. These scholarships provide an opportunity to a number of students to deepen their skills and know-how on important issues, thereby providing them with an opportunity to contribute towards the growth and prosperity of their own country.
A list of eligible full-time courses (taught or by research) is available below.
Candidates intending to apply for a programme of study by research are to submit a research proposal. Guidelines are provided by the department offering the programme.
Course: MSc in Sustainable Energy
Institute for Sustainable Energy
Mode: Research
Course: MSc in Geosciences
Faculty of Science - Department of Geosciences
Mode: Research
Course: MA in Humanitarian Action
Faculty of Arts, Department of International Relations
Mode: Taught
Preference shall be given to candidates who wish to undertake research for their dissertation in any of the following areas: women / children, women / children in conflict zones and sustainability.
Course: MSc Physics
Faculty of Science
Mode: Research
Areas of research: Quantum, Space Sciences and Electromagnetics focusing on the priority areas of water and / or sustainability.
One scholarship will be offered to the selected candidate to will cover:
The selected student is expected to join the programme at the start of the first Semester of the academic year 2026-2027. The official start date is Monday 5th October 2026.
An orientation programme for international students will be held 29 September 2026. Details will be communicated to the students after selection.
The scholarship will depend on the duration of the course. Attendance is on a full-time basis.
Only applicants who have obtained a full acceptance for the indicated courses will be considered for the scholarship award. Applicants who have a conditional acceptance cannot be considered.
Admission Requirements for each course is found in the respective course description.
English Language Proficiency
Applicants are required to present an internationally recognised English Language Proficiency Certificate passed at the required level. Further information about English Language Requirements for the 2026-27 academic year entry is available here. Prospective candidates are required to present their English Language Proficiency Certificate by the 1 July 2026.
The application deadline to apply is 10 June 2026.
Incomplete course applications and scholarship applications submitted after the deadline cannot be considered.
Applicants are to follow a two-step procedure:
1. Online 今日黑料 Course application:
Applicants are to first submit an online application for the chosen course from the list available in the ‘Areas of study and research covered by the Scholarship’ section above. Applications need to be fully completed.
In cases where the candidates do not have international banking cards course application fees will be received by the Embassy of Malta in Tunis. Applicants will be required to provide copies of their academic qualifications and all other requested documentation to the University of Malta.
Only applicants who have completed the online registration, including payment, will be considered. (The online application fee is non-refundable).
The online application is available here.
2. Scholarship application:
Apart from the online application, interested candidates are to apply for the scholarship by sending an email addressed to the Director, International Office by the 10 June 2026.
The email should include:
The subject line should read “Scholarship Tunisia 2026” and it is important that students submit all documents attached in one email.
Documents and requests that are submitted after the deadline cannot be considered.
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.
Whilst the scholarships being provided are very generous, interested students should ensure they have sufficient savings to be utilised during the settling in period in Malta, since grants are paid on a monthly basis.
Further information can be obtained by contacting the International Office at the University of Malta on scholarships@um.edu.mt