The Students’ Maintenance Grants’ Unit (SMGU) within the Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation, in collaboration with the Institute for the Public Services within the People and Standards’ Division at the Office of the Prime Minister, is inviting full-time students to apply for the Students’ Summer Work Exposure Scheme 2025.

 Who may apply

Full-time students completing their compulsory secondary education (Form V/Year 11), during the current academic year 2024 – 2025 as well as those currently enrolled in courses up to MQF Level 3 at other Educational or Vocational Institutions ONLY, including those at their final year of studies up to MQF Level 3 are eligible to apply.

Students following courses at MQF Levels 4, 5, 6 or 7 should apply under the Summer + Programme managed by the Institute for Public Services (IPS).

Online Application

Students interested in applying should submit an online application at https://edurecruitment.gov.mt/ and upload scans of both sides of their Identity Card.

Students who will complete their compulsory secondary education during the current scholastic year (2024-2025) are required to submit a declaration from the respective Head of School confirming that they have finished Form V/Year 11. Failure to submit the requested documents properly, including the requested scans, may result in disqualification from this scheme.
In the case of MCAST Students or students at other Educational Institutions following courses up to MQF Level 3 who are not stipend eligible, they are required to upload proof that they are still studying, including, a scanned copy of their Acceptance /Enrolment letter for the academic year 2024-2025 and a recent Jobsplus Employment History.

Applications will open on Tuesday, 15th April 2025, at noon and will close on Friday, 9th May 2025 noon (local time).

Work Phases and Flexibility

Students are required to select one of the areas of study that is of interest to them. Due to high demand, students will work for one (1) phase of four (4) weeks each. However, students may apply for Phase I or Phase 2 by submitting a separate application for each phase. Students may also apply for both work phases as this provide more flexibility and better chance for placements. The number of available placements for
both phases will depend on the number of applications received from interested employers in the Public Service/Public Sector.

Eligible students will be required to take an online test after their application is accepted.

The placement of students will depend on employers’ requests and the ranking applicants obtain in the online test following the vetting of all applications.
However, since this is a work exposure scheme, the Students’ Maintenance Grants’ Unit is not obliged to place students according to the area of study they applied for, since this depends on the employers’ requests as well as on the ranking applicants achieved in the online test.
Students who may be required to extend their work phase upon the request of their employer subject to approval from SMGU, will need to have another Jobsplus Engagement and Termination Form filled to cover the additional period of work phase.