The Students’ Maintenance Grants Board accepts applications for stipends and grants from students residing in Malta who wish to pursue their post-secondary education abroad. These students are required to submit an application through the standard channels, including completion of the online application and obtaining the necessary approvals.
The provisions of Subsidiary Legislation 605.06 regarding the eligibility of students for maintenance grants remain applicable.
The application for stipends and grants is available through the following link: http://stipendsandgrands.gov.mt
New students must follow the detailed online instructions provided on how to apply.
For students under the age of 16, a consent form is required. This form must be uploaded as part of the online application. The template can be accessed through the same link above.
Applicants are required to enter details about their course of study. From the relevant drop-down menus, students must indicate whether they are:
They should also specify the course year (e.g. Year 1 or Year 2). In the Institute/School drop-down menu, they are required to select United World College / Foreign Post-Secondary Institutions, and in the Course drop-down menu, they should select International Baccalaureate / European Baccalaureate.
In addition, first-year students are required to upload a scanned copy of their original Secondary School Qualification & Profile (1-page document) and the Certificate Supplement (4-page document).
Students studying at foreign post-secondary institutions must also upload:
Please note that no applications will be processed after 30th June 2027.