The Students’ Maintenance Grants Unit (SMGU) within the Ministry for Education and Sports, in collaboration with the Institute for the Public Services within the People and Standards Division at the Office of the Prime Minister, is inviting students to apply for the Students’ Summer Work Exposure Scheme 2026.

Who May Apply

Students who completed their compulsory secondary education (Year 11/Form V) during the scholastic year 2025–2026 ONLY are eligible to apply.

All other students should apply under the IPS Students Scheme – Summer + Programme) administered by the Institute for Public Services (IPS).

How to Apply:

Students interested in applying must submit an online application at:
https://edurecruitment.gov.mt/

What to Upload on the Online Application

Applicants are required to upload:

• Students with Maltese ID: Scan copy of both sides of their Identity Card
• Foreign students: Scan copy of both sides of their Residence Permit
• Non-EU students:

• Scan copy of both sides of their Residence Permit; and
• Scan copy of their work permit from Jobsplus

All applicants who completed their compulsory secondary education during the current scholastic year (2025–2026) must also upload a declaration from their Head of School confirming completion of their Year 11/Form V.

Failure to upload all the required documentation correctly, including the requested scans, may result in disqualification.

Application Dates

Application will open on Friday, 24th April 2026 at noon and close on Friday, 05th June 2026 at noon (local time).

Work Phases and Flexibility

Students are required to select an area of study of interest. Due to high demand, students will be assigned to one (1) phase consisting of four (4) weeks.

Students cannot work more than 80 hours. The 80 hours include the vacation leave and sick leave entitlements. Subsequently, extra hours or hours not worked will not be remunerated.

However, students may apply for:

• Phase 1 only, or
• Phase 2 only, or
• Both Phases (by submitting a separate application for each phase)

Applying for both phases increases flexibility and the chances of placement.

The number of available placements depend on applications received from employers within the Public Service/Public Sector.

Once the vetting process is complete, eligible students will be required to sit for an online test. A calendar invite with the date and time for the test will be sent accordingly.

Placement will depend on:

• Employers’ requests
• Applicants’ ranking in the online test

As this is a work exposure scheme, SMGU is not obliged to place students in their chosen area of study.

Work Phases

• Phase 1: From 6th July 2026 to 31st July 2026
• Phase 2: From 3rd August 2026 to 4th September 2026 (excluding the week of Santa Marija, that is; from 10^th to 14^th August 2026)