Scholarships

SCHOLARSHIPS AT THE COLLEGE OF EUROPE, BRUGES 2010/2011
(for Maltese citizens only)

The Government of Malta is offering scholarships for academic year 2010/2011 tenable at the College of Europe, Bruges (Belgium) to enable students to participate in one of the following areas of specialisation:-

• MA in European Economic Studies,
• MA in European Legal Studies,
• MA in European Political and Administrative Studies or
• MA in EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies

The scholarships cover one academic year commencing September 2010 and ending June 2011.

Applicants for any of the above-mentioned specialisations must hold a Second Class Upper (or better) local or foreign approved University degree. In case of the economic and legal departments, applicants must have a degree in a relevant subject namely economics and law.

The age limit is in principle 30 years.

The documents listed below should be attached to the application form in duplicate:

(a) a Curriculum Vitae indicating the totality of studies pursued as well as the grades obtained.
(b) a copy of the degree(s) obtained;
(c) a University/Faculty/School transcript detailing results and grades obtained;
(d) a copy of the internationally recognised certificate in French;
(e) a copy of an internationally recognised certificate in English;
(f) a letter of recommendation from two University Professors (each letter should be in duplicate and has to be delivered in separately sealed envelopes: one addressed to the College of Europe and a copy to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and annexed to the relevant application form).

Applicants are to apply through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Scholarhsip 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 .

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 of Foreign Affairs, Palazzo Parisio, Merchants Street, Valletta, from 8.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon. Closing date for these scholarships is by not later than noon of Friday 15th January 2010.

It should be noted that applicants are also to apply on line directly to the College of Europe, Bruges by the same deadline. (www.coleurope.eu)

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

Selected candidates will be required to sign an undertaking to the effect that on completion of studies they would be available to work in Malta. They may also be required to enter into a contract to serve the government of Malta upon completion of studies.

Late applications will not be considered. The Board’s decision will be final.