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Malta Government
Scholarship Scheme
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Post-Graduate Courses
1. Introduction
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Over the last decade, Malta has
witnessed significant overall expansion in the
higher education sector. In a knowledge-based
economy, it is imperative to have a strong base
of Master’s and Doctorate programmes researching
innovative and creative hypothesis that ultimately
bring intellectual and economic growth to society. |
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High quality postgraduate education is of central
importance to a number of objectives among others: |
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The increase of research
and development activity in Malta; |
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The development of new academics and
fields of study and research; |
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An ever more highly skilled workforce; |
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The precious impact and social benefit
of groundbreaking discoveries. |
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Postgraduate education forms an increasingly
important part of any country’s economic
and social agenda. It supplies a key part of
many people's continuing professional development.
For this purpose, the Malta Government Scholarships
Post-Graduate Scheme for 2009 (MGSS-PG 2009)
aims at providing more opportunities to promote
further specialisation at higher levels of education
particularly at a Masters and Doctoral level. |
2. Aims
and Objectives
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The key objectives of this Scholarship
Scheme are to: |
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assist exceptional students
to pursue further levels of academic research; |
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encourage and promote more student participation
at a postgraduate level of academic research,
both locally and internationally; |
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contribute towards research in identified
areas of national priority; |
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increase research activity at the University
of Malta; |
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increase the capacity and level of research,
innovation and development activity in
Malta. |
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3. Eligibility
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In order to apply for the MGSS,
a candidates should: |
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Be a Maltese citizen who has been
residing in Malta for the past five (5) years.
Provided that for the purposes of calculating
this 5 year requirement, consideration shall
not be given to such period of time during which
such Maltese citizen has been residing outside
Malta for study, health or work purposes or any
other purpose which the Board may consider, or |
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Be a Maltese Citizen who is a worker or self-employed
person in Malta, or |
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Be a national of an EU/EEA state or a family
member of such EU/EEA national (as defined in
LN 191 of 2007 and in LN 205 of 2004 respectively
for EU and EEA nationals), provided that such
person has obtained permanent residence in Malta
in accordance with LN 191 of 2007 and in LN 205
of 2004 respectively for EU and EEA nationals,
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Be a national of an EU/EEA state who is in
Malta exercising his/her Treaty rights as a worker,
self-employed person or person retaining such
status in accordance with LN 191 of 2007; or |
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Be a third country national who has been granted
long-term residence status under LN 278 of 2006. |
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Be applying for either Masters
degree studies equivalent to MQF Level 7 or Doctoral
degree studies equivalent to MQF Level 8. |
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Not already be in a course
of post-graduate studies of the same level as
that applied for. |
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Not be in possession of
a degree at the same level of that they are applying
for (applicants with doctoral degrees from the
Faculty of Laws and Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
from the University of Malta, are eligible to
apply under this scheme, and shall apply for
a Masters or a Doctoral level Scholarship). |
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3.1.5 |
Hold by application deadline the
following qualifications from a recognised higher
education institution: |
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Applicants for Masters degree scholarships: |
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an Honours degree of at least
an upper second class standard, or |
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a post graduate qualification (excluding
Masters) with a first general degree of at
least an upper second class standard. |
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Provided that students with a General
Degree of Grade 1 classification, for which no
Honours Degree was available in Malta, can also
apply. |
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Applicants for Doctorate degree
scholarships: |
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an Honours degree of
at least an upper second class standard,
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post graduate qualification (excluding
Masters) with a first general degree of at
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a Masters degree. |
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Provisional applications will also be accepted
from students in their final year of studies
who will receive their qualifications’ results
after the closing date but prior to their interview
date. |
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It is the responsibility of applicants, in
possession of qualifications awarded by foreign
Universities/higher education institutions,
to produce an evaluation report on comparability
of qualifications issued by the Malta Qualifications
Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC) within
the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and
Sport. A copy of the said report issued by
the MQRIC, or the designated authority in case
of warrants, should be attached to the application,
with the original presented at the interview.
Candidates not in possession of this report
may still apply, provided that they submit
a copy of the report to the receiving department
as soon as it becomes available and in any
case by not later than one month from the closing
date of the call for applications. |
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Applications submitted by employees of the
Public Service/Public Sector require the endorsement
of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry
concerned through the Head of the relative
Department subject to written confirmation
whether leave of absence for the duration of
the course has been granted. Clause 13.4 of
these regulations will apply to those with
approved paid leave of absence for the duration
of the course. |
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Applicants in possession of other public grants
or Scholarships for the same course or programme
shall be deemed ineligible to the MGSS scheme. |
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Applicants are preferably to commence their
studies by the same year of deadline. |
4. Types of Scholarships
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The Malta Government Scholarships
Post-Graduate Scheme shall support 12-36 months
full-time Masters or Doctoral postgraduate courses.
Joint degrees or split-site programmes may be
considered as long as documentation is provided
indicating the lead degree awarding institution. |
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Masters and Doctoral programmes offered on
a part-time or distance learning basis will be
considered. |
5. Priority Areas
of Study
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All applicants are expected
to present their research proposals and all applications
will be duly evaluated. The Malta Government
Scholarships Scheme Board will receive recommendations
from the Office of the Prime Minister, the Ministry
of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport and the
National Commission for Higher Education with
regard to the priority areas of study according
to national needs and criteria. This will be
incorporated in the selection criteria to be
used by the Malta Government Scholarships Scheme
Board. |
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Scholarships for Masters and Doctoral programmes
in Science and Technology and in Information
and Communication Technology are not eligible
under this scheme. Such scholarships are offered
exclusively under the Strategic Educational Pathway
Scholarship Scheme during 2009. |
6. Tenure and Placement
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Awards are tenable at any local
or international university or higher education
institution for a specific programme of study
or research. Only those institutions recognised
by the Maltese authorities shall be taken into
consideration by the Malta Government Scholarships
Scheme Board. |
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It shall be the responsibility of applicants,
applying for qualifications awarded by foreign
Universities/tertiary education institutions,
to produce an evaluation report on comparability
of qualifications issued by the Malta Qualifications
Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC) within
the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and
Sport. A copy of the said report issued by the
MQRIC, should be attached to the application,
with the original presented at the interview.
Candidates not in possession of this report may
still apply, provided that they submit a copy
of the report to the receiving department as
soon as it becomes available and in any case
by not later than one month from the closing
date of the call for applications. |
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The MQRIC
may be contacted as follows:
Malta Qualifications Recognition Information
Centre (MQRIC)
16/18 Tower Promenade,
St. Lucia, SLC 1019
Tel. No.: (+356) 2754 0051
Fax No.: (+356) 2180 8758
e-mail: mqc@gov.mt |
7. Choice of Institution
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The final decision with regard
to the choice of the institution of study will
be made by the Malta Government Scholarships
Scheme Board, which reserves the right to overrule
any preferences expressed by the candidate at
the application stage. |
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Applicants are, however, expected to identify
up to three institutions and courses (or supervisors
for research degree applicants) that they consider
most appropriate on the application form, and
explain the reasons for their selection. Applicants
should attempt to have at least one conditional
acceptance in writing from an institution listed
in their preferences. |
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This is important since the MGSS Board
will not change the institution or course for
which the candidate has been provisionally
selected after the MGSS Board has met, unless
exceptional information becomes available that
could not have been foreseen at the time of
application.
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Many courses have strict admission deadlines
and applicants must take the necessary steps
to secure admission to their preferred institutions
in advance of any scholarship application to
the Malta Government Scholarships Scheme Board.
Applicants should note that a number of university
departments will require an applicant to demonstrate
a valid GMAT or GRE score before an offer of
admission can be made. Applicants should check
admission requirements carefully at the time
of application. |
8. Administration
of the Malta Government Scholarships Post-Graduate
Scheme
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The Malta Government Scholarships
Post-Graduate Scheme is administered by the Malta
Government Scholarships Scheme Administrative
Office within the Ministry of Education, Culture,
Youth and Sport. |
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The Malta Government Scholarships Board,
set up by the Minister responsible for Education,
shall operate the process of selection. This
Board shall be responsible for all matters concerning
the selection and determination of appropriate
awards according to the regulations. |
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All correspondence
is to be addressed to:
The Secretary
Malta Government Scholarships Scheme Board
Directorate for Educational Services
Great Siege Road,
Floriana, VLT2000.
Malta
Tel. No.: (+356) 2598 2250 / 2598 2230
Fax: (+356) 2598 2120
E-mail: pgscholarships.medc@gov.mt
Website: www.education.gov.mt/mgss.htm |
9. Application Forms
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Interested candidates are invited
to apply using the appropriate application forms
which are available from the Customer Care Services,
Human Resource Development Department, Directorate
for Educational Services, Great Siege Road, Floriana,
VLT2000, or online from the following link www.education.gov.mt/mgss.htm. |
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The applicant shall complete and sign one
application form and submit it to the Malta
Government Scholarships Scheme Board together
with the following:
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6 certified copies of the
applicant’s University/College transcripts
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6 certified copies of the letter of acceptance
from the University applied for; |
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1 copy of the Identity Card |
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6 certified copies of the MQRIC evaluation
reports (where applicable); |
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In case of applicants with disability
a copy of the special identity card issued
by KNPD (Kummissjoni Nazzjonali Persuni
b’Dizabilita`) |
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In the case of applicants going through
a period of special circumstance, documentation
to support their special circumstance. |
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Reference
letter forms for academic referees are to be sent
by the applicants to their respective referees
of their choice, who in turn should send
the completed form (and any other reference
letter they may wish to submit), in a sealed
envelope to:
The Secretary
Malta Government Scholarships Scheme Board
Directorate for Educational Services
Great Siege Road,
Floriana, VLT2000.
Malta
Tel. No.: (+356) 2598 2250 / 2598 2230
Fax: (+356) 2598 2120
E-mail: pgscholarships.medc@gov.mt
Website: www.education.gov.mt/mgss.htm
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Templates and envelopes may be collected
from the Customer Care Office, Human Resources
Development Department, Directorate for Educational
Services, Great Siege Road, Floriana, VLT2000. |
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Applications for scholarships by students
are required to arrive at the:
Customer Care Services
Human Resources Development Department
Directorate for Educational Services
Great Siege Road
Floriana. VLT2000, Malta.
Tel: +356 2598 2463
Free phone: 1571
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Late applications shall not be considered
by the Malta Government Scholarships Scheme Board. |
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All applicants are to request an acknowledgement
for receipt of application from the receiving
office if the form is submitted by hand. Alternatively,
applications sent by mail are to be sent by registered
post. The applicant has to ensure that the application
is received by the respective deadline. |
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The application deadline is Friday
3rd July 2009 at noon. |
10. Selection Process
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The role of the Malta Government
Scholarships Scheme Board is to evaluate and
select candidates according to pre-established
criteria. Awards made by the Malta Government
Scholarships Scheme Board are subject to the
final approval of the Minister responsible for
education. |
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Each application is considered as follows:
• the Malta Government Scholarships
Scheme Board shall, where and as necessary,
appoint an expert with expertise in the subject
area concerned to evaluate the application;
• the Malta Government Scholarships
Scheme Board itself shall consider the application
and any advice submitted by appointed experts;
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The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and
Sport has also appointed a Malta Government Scholarships
Scheme Appeals Board to deal with objections
raised by applicants after they are informed
in writing with the decisions of the Malta Government
Scholarships Scheme Board. |
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The Appeals Board shall only address appeals
from the selection board’s decisions on
matters related to procedure or interpretation
of the regulations in terms of eligibility, awards,
and other decisions related to the granting of
a Scholarship. Under no circumstance shall the
Appeals Board change the score of applicants
deriving from interviews by the Malta Government
Scholarships Scheme Board, nor change the ranking
of an applicant as a result of such score. |
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If an applicant disagrees with the Malta
Government Scholarships Scheme Board or any other
procedure under these Regulations, the applicant
or scholar may present a petition to the Malta
Government Scholarships Scheme Appeals Board
within five (5) working days from the date when
the Malta Government Scholarships Scheme Board
or the secretary communicates decision/s to the
applicant in writing. |
11. Selection Criteria
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Applications shall be considered
on the basis of the following selection criteria: |
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Academic merit of the candidate. |
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The quality of the proposal. |
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Local availability of courses. |
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The likely impact of the work on the development
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For those who are shortlisted, the Malta Government
Scholarships Scheme Board may consult further
with KNPD (Kummissjoni Nazzjonali Persuni b’Dizabbilta’)
to evaluate the nature of disability with respect
to undergoing further studies and whether this
disability should be considered for the purpose
of this Article. |
12. Value of Awards
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Value of award for full-time
Masters Programme in Malta or outside Malta: |
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• For Masters courses provided by a recognised
University, the Scholarship grant will cover
tuition fees and maintenance costs up to Euro
6,000 per annum.
• Tuition fees shall
be paid on receipt of original invoice, and
the balance shall be awarded as
a maintenance grant.
• For tuition fees lower than Euro 3,500 per annum,
a maintenance grant of Euro 2,500 per annum
shall be paid.
• Maintenance grants shall be paid on a pro-rata
basis for the duration of the course, at the
beginning of every academic year.
• For Students who have paid part of the tuition
fees to a university directly themselves, the
fees paid by the student shall be reimbursed
to the student on receipt of both the University
original invoice and the original official
receipt of payment or equivalent (i.e. receipted invoice
where applicable) issued by the receiving University.
• Students will be generally expected to follow
one year courses, however programmes of a longer
duration up to a maximum period of two years
will be considered by the Malta Government
Scholarships Scheme Board |
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Value of award for Doctoral Programme
in Malta or outside Malta: |
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• For Doctoral programmes provided by
a recognised University, the Scholarship grant
will cover tuition fees, bench fees and maintenance
costs for the duration of the course up to Euro
8,500 per annum.
• Tuition fees and bench
fees shall be paid on receipt of original invoice,
and the balance
shall be awarded as a maintenance grant.
• For tuition fees and bench fees lower than Euro
3,500 per annum, a maintenance grant of
Euro 5,000 per annum shall be paid.
• Maintenance grants shall be paid on a pro-rata
basis for the duration of the course, at
the beginning of every academic year.
• For Students who have paid part of the tuition
fees and/or bench fees to a university
directly themselves, the fees or bench fees paid by
the student shall be reimbursed to the student on
receipt of both the University original
invoice and the original official receipt of payment
or equivalent (i.e. receipted invoice where
applicable) issued by the receiving University.
• Students will be generally expected to follow
programmes lasting three years; however
programmes of a longer duration up to a maximum period
of four years will be considered by the Malta Government
Scholarships Scheme Board during applications
submitted in 2009 only.
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Value of award for part-time or distance
learning Masters programmes in Malta or outside
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• For Masters courses provided by a recognised
University through distance learning or on a
part-time basis, the Scholarship grant will cover
tuition fees only up to a total of Euro 7,000
for the entire duration of the course. The grant
shall be split in annual instalments covering
invoices for tuition fees over the total number
of years up to a maximum of three years.
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students who have paid part of the tuition
fees to a university directly themselves, the
fees paid by the student shall be reimbursed
to the student on receipt of both the University
original invoice and the original official
receipt
of payment or equivalent (i.e. receipted invoice
where applicable) issued by the receiving University.
• No maintenance costs are covered for students
on distance learning or part-time programmes.
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Value of award for part-time or distance
learning Doctoral programmes in Malta or outside
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• For Doctoral courses provided by a
recognised University through distance learning
or on a part-time basis, the Scholarship grant
will cover tuition fees only up to a total of
Euro 25,000 for the entire duration of the course.
The grant shall be split in annual instalments
covering invoices for tuition fees over the total
number of years
• For students who have
paid part of the tuition fees to a university
directly themselves, the
fees paid by the student shall be reimbursed
to the student on receipt of both the University
original invoice and the original official
receipt of payment or equivalent (i.e. receipted
invoice
where applicable) issued by the receiving University.
• No maintenance costs are covered for students
on distance learning or part-time programmes.
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Additional benefits for all programmes
(both in Malta and abroad): |
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12.5.2. Dependants:
For scholars selected by the Malta Government
Scholarships Scheme Board an allowance is payable
as prescribed below. It is not paid when a
husband or wife of the student is also in receipt
of an award.
a) For scholars with children
(including a scholar who is widowed, separated
or a single
parent), a child allowance is payable at
the rate of € 1,165 per year for the first
child, and € 699 for any additional
child under the age of 15, provided they
are residing
with their parents.
b) For married scholars
awarded Doctorate programmes abroad exceeding
one academic
year, a marriage
allowance of € 2,330 per year is payable
provided that the husband and wife are
residing together at the same address in
Malta and
the student is accompanied by the spouse.
c) The allowances are meant to make a contribution
towards the costs of family maintenance
and students should expect and be able
to supplement
these allowances to support family members
and not rely on such grants exclusively.
12.5.3. Tax:
The income from this scholarship scheme shall
not be subject to income tax.
12.5.4. Gozo residents:
Scholars from Gozo, following a Masters or
a Doctoral course in Malta, and awarded a scholarship,
will be entitled to additional maintenance
supplement of € 1,049 per annum for the
duration of the course. Such students would
need to give evidence that they have attended
school in Gozo for at least three scholastic
years and are presently living in Gozo.
12.5.5. Doctoral students at the University
of Malta:
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth
and Sport will reserve the right to award the
faculty at the University of Malta of € 3,495
per annum i.e. € 10,485 for the three
year duration of the course, towards expenses
incurred by the faculty at the University of
Malta where a full-time doctorate programme
is being followed for education materials and
supervisory costs. For part time doctorate
programmes, the same amount may be spread over
the duration of the course.
12.5.6. Students with disabilities:
Students with a disability taking up studies
abroad may also request in advance an additional
subsidy to contribute towards the added expense
incurred in relation to their impairment. Every
such request shall be evaluated by the Malta
Government Scholarships Scheme Board on a case
by case basis.
12.5.7. Discretionary powers:
The Malta Government Scholarships Scheme Board,
in consultation with the Minister responsible
for Education, may adopt different grants on
a case by case basis, where extraordinary circumstances
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13. General Conditions of Award
| 13.1 |
The general conditions in
this section apply to all applicants under the
scheme and students awarded a Scholarship under
the scheme. |
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Application stage |
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It is important that applicants indicate
clearly at the point of application the qualification
for which they are applying, especially if they
wish to be considered for a Scholarship intended
to lead to a doctoral degree (eg. M.Phil as a
first year in a 3 year Doctoral programme). This
will enable the Malta Government Scholarship
Scheme Board to consider the application in the
correct category. |
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Students shall be expected to seek prior
visa approval (where applicable) for any proposed
studies abroad. |
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In the case of selected students who are
employed on full-time employment contracts and
receiving paid leave of absence, the grant shall
be restricted to cover only tuition fees and
bench fees. In such cases, no maintenance allowances
will be provided. |
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Similar awards or grants to Malta Government
Scholarship Scheme for the same course of programme
of studies must be declared at the point of interview
or before formally accepting the other awards.
All declarations require approval from the Malta
Government Scholarship Scheme Board. Any unapproved
awards additional to Malta Government Scholarship
Scheme for the same course or programme shall
be deemed to be in breach of the contract and
cancellation of award and refund of all awards
granted by then shall be required by the Ministry
of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport. |
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Provisional Award stage |
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Applicants will be notified of their provisional
selection for award by the Malta Government Scholarship
Scheme Board, the University and course which
the board has approved, and the terms of admission
to the University/Institution. |
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Applicants will be requested to submit
confirmation of acceptance of the provisional
award, to confirm details submitted in the application
regarding University and programme to be attended
and start dates, to forward any MQRIC validation
requested in the case that this was not presented
at application stage, and to forward further
documentation as requested by the board to proceed
with the grant. |
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Following receipt of all additional information
requested, applicants will be given a draft contract
which stipulates the terms and conditions of
such award. The Malta Government Scholarship
Scheme Board reserves the right to review the
provisional award if new information reveals
any change in information or conditions which
makes the applicant ineligible for the award. |
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Formal confirmation of an award will be
issued when the applicant provides all necessary
documentation and agrees to the terms and conditions
of the award stipulated in the contract. |
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Whoever is awarded a Scholarship should
sign the award contract by a prescribed date
failing which the Scholarship could be awarded
to others according to their respective ranking. |
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Applicants will be expected to take up
the award from the date stated by the Malta Government
Scholarship Scheme Board in the contract offered. |
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If for any reason, the applicant cannot
start on the date stated in the contract, or
requires a different start date, the Malta Government
Scholarship Scheme Board reserves the right,
on notification of such intention, to review
the contract start date or cancel the award should
the changes imply postponing the start date by
more than nine months from the date of notification
of the provisional award. |
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The Malta Government Scholarship Scheme
Board reserves the right to publish the names
of applicants provisionally selected for awards
on the website of the Ministry of Education,
Culture Youth and Sport. In applying for an award,
the applicant gives consent for such publication
in the event that her or his application is successful. |
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Contracted award stage |
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| 13.14 |
The Malta Government Scholarship Scheme
Board reserves the right to publish the names
of applicants awarded the Scholarship, and to
request and publish the status and progress of
the applicants and their work. |
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Awards are to fund the degree stipulated
within the agreement and funding will not be
extended to enable applicants to complete an
additional or higher qualification than that
for which the selection was made. |
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Any intellectual property including patents
directly arising from or derived from the research
work funded by the Scholarship and carried out
by the applicant should be covered by an Intellectual
Property Rights (IPR) agreement that acknowledges
that the research work carried out, is partially
funded by the Malta Government Scholarship Scheme. |
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The Malta Government Scholarship Scheme
shall not seek to obtain any rights in intellectual
property owned by the University and/or the student. |
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| 13.18 |
On award of a Scholarship, the Malta
Government Scholarship Scheme Board shall make
information obtained available to public authorities
for accountability purposes. |
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Progress and completion |
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| 13.19 |
Students receiving awards for courses
with duration of one or more years shall ask
their faculty supervisor to submit a short statement
confirming progress and attendance of the student.
Failure to receive this by the Malta Government
Scholarship Scheme Board could lead to a halt
in payments of further instalments of the award. |
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| 13.20 |
Students shall also be requested to write
a report on their progress at the end of every
academic year and to submit this report by the
end of July of every year. A final report following
the completion of the thesis and the award of
the qualification will be required by the Malta
Government Scholarship Scheme Board within one
month from the award of the qualification. |
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| 13.21 |
Copies of all publications by students,
including a publication arising from the thesis,
should be sent in electronic format to the Malta
Government Scholarship Scheme Board, within 30
days of being made public. A hard copy of the
thesis should also be sent to the Malta Government
Scholarship Scheme Board on publication. |
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| 13.22 |
All publications arising from the degree
being sponsored by Malta Government Scholarship
Scheme should reflect the following acknowledgement
on the first pages of the thesis: “The
research work disclosed in this publication is
partially funded by the Malta Government Scholarship
Scheme”. |
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| 13.23 |
Students would be expected to write a
minimum of one article on their work/studies
in the Maltese public media within sixty (60)
days of their graduation, during which they publicly
acknowledge that the degree was carried out following
the award of a Malta Government Scholarship. |
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| 13.24 |
In special and valid circumstances that
may arise, students may ask the Malta Government
Scholarships Scheme Board to review the date
of completion of their scholarship specifying
the reasons for such extension. Each case will
be considered on its own merits. |
14. Termination prior to completion of
programme
| 14.1 |
Students who for any reason
discontinue their studies should inform the Malta
Government Scholarship Scheme Board in writing
immediately. |
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| 14.2 |
The Malta Government Scholarship Scheme
Board shall on 30 days written notice terminate
the award if - |
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• the applicant’s progress is
deemed unsatisfactory by the University;
• the
applicant discontinues the Studies; and/or
• an applicant is in breach of any provision of
these regulations, and does not remedy the
breach within 30 days of receipt of written notice requiring
him/her to do so.
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Provided that in the case of persons with a
disability or persons going through a period
of special circumstance, the Malta Government
Scholarships Scheme Board shall review any such
case on its own merits. |
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| 14.3 |
Students who have their award terminated
under conditions stipulated in Clause 14.2 will
be required to refund the entire award including
tuition fees, bench fees, maintenance grants
and allowances forwarded to both the applicant
and the institution within three (3) months of
failing the course or failing to complete the
course of studies. |
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| 14.4 |
Students who cannot pursue further their
studies due to unforeseen health situations or
exceptional circumstances as approved by the
Malta Government Scholarship Scheme Board shall
not be deemed to be in breach of these regulations
and shall be required to refund grants on a pro-rata
basis as approved by the Malta Government Scholarship
Scheme Board.
In such situations, the student must provide
justifiable explanation as to why the course
was not completed or why the student failed
to obtain the qualification. Documented evidence,
medical certificates and testimonials must
accompany each claim. The Malta Government
Scholarship Scheme Board is in no way bound
to waiver all claims put forward. The Malta
Government Scholarship Scheme Board reserves
the right to appoint its own expert, be it
medical or otherwise to advise and assess the
case of the claimant.
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| 14.5 |
Awards shall be to obtain one degree
and funding shall not be extended to enable candidates
to complete an additional or higher qualification
than that for which the selection was made. |
15. Queries
For further queries, please contact:
The Secretary
Malta Government Scholarships Scheme Board
Directorate for Educational Services
Great Siege Road,
Floriana VLT2000, Malta.
Tel. No.: (+356) 2598 2250 / 2598 2230
Fax: (+356) 2598 2120
E-mail: pgscholarships.medc@gov.mt
Website: www.education.gov.mt/mgss.htm
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