Scholarships · Malta
22 currently-tracked awards for Sri Lankan students applying to Malta. We monitor new scholarship cycles weekly — bring your profile to an office visit and a counsellor will tell you what else is realistic beyond this list.
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Tracked, vetted, and open to Sri Lankan applicants. Eligibility varies — ask a counsellor at your office visit before assuming you don't qualify.
University of Malta
Eligibility
High-achieving international undergraduates at the University of Malta. Sri Lankan students eligible.
University of Malta
Eligibility
International applicants admitted to a fee-paying taught Master's at the University of Malta with a strong upper-second or first-class Bachelor's.
University of Malta
Eligibility
International applicants admitted to a fee-paying Bachelor's at the University of Malta with strong A/L results or recognised equivalent.
Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology (MCAST)
Eligibility
International applicants to MCAST's applied, career-focused Bachelor's programmes. Sri Lankan students eligible.
Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology (MCAST)
Eligibility
International applicants to MCAST's applied Master's programmes. Sri Lankan graduates eligible.
University of Malta
Eligibility
International Master's applicants to the University of Malta — merit-based tuition reductions on English-taught postgraduate programmes.
American University of Malta
Eligibility
International undergraduate applicants to the American University of Malta with strong secondary results; award tier scales with grades.
American University of Malta
Eligibility
High-achieving international undergraduates at the American University of Malta — merit-based partial-tuition awards on an English-taught, US-style degree.
Maltese Government (ESF co-financed)
Eligibility
Postgraduate students undertaking Master's or doctoral study; the scheme is residency-oriented — international applicants must check the open call's eligibility carefully.
Maltese Government
Eligibility
Doctoral candidates undertaking PhD research; the scheme is residency/Malta-linked — international applicants must verify the current call's eligibility.
University of Malta
Eligibility
Applicants admitted to a University of Malta postgraduate programme; merit-assessed support toward tuition and study costs.
Government of Malta (Ministry for Education)
Eligibility
Government-funded Master's scholarship — RESIDENCY-LINKED. Mostly for those already settled/working in Malta, not fresh applicants from Sri Lanka.
American University of Malta
Eligibility
International transfer applicants with recognised prior college credit joining an American University of Malta Bachelor's; merit-assessed tuition award.
Institute of Tourism Studies, Malta
Eligibility
International applicants to ITS Malta's English-taught hospitality, culinary and tourism programmes at the Smart City campus, assessed on academic record and motivation.
Maltese Government (TESS)
Eligibility
Malta-resident students paying for accredited further or higher education; this is a domestic tax-credit scheme, not an open international scholarship.
Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology (MCAST)
Eligibility
International applicants admitted to an MCAST STEM-aligned degree or higher diploma; merit-assessed tuition reduction.
Global College Malta
Eligibility
International applicants admitted to a Global College Malta (GBS) programme; merit-based tuition reduction.
St Martin's Institute of Higher Education
Eligibility
International applicants admitted to a St Martin's Institute degree (University of London affiliate programmes); merit-based tuition reduction.
American University of Malta (AUM)
Eligibility
International applicants admitted to an AUM Master's (graduate) programme; merit-based reduction, distinct from AUM's undergraduate awards.
Government of Malta (Malta Enterprise / MFHEA)
Eligibility
Individuals studying eligible accredited courses in Malta who are tax-resident in Malta — generally NOT suitable for Sri Lankan students without an existing Malta tax basis.
Ministry for Education (Malta)
Eligibility
Government scheme aimed at applicants with Maltese residency; most Sri Lankan applicants do not qualify directly without an existing Maltese basis.
L-Università ta' Malta (University of Malta)
Eligibility
Non-EU/EEA nationals unconditionally accepted to a full-time Master's by Research or PhD at the University of Malta.
Direct merit and need-based awards from Malta universities — typically 10–80% tuition reductions. These are the easiest to win and apply for alongside your admission application.
Country-government scholarships (Chevening, Fulbright, Australia Awards, GKS, MOE Tuition Grant, etc.) — highly competitive, fully or partially funded, often with leadership components.
Private foundations, NGOs and corporate awards — often targeted at specific fields (engineering, healthcare, journalism, women in STEM).
Universities, courses, intakes, and post-study work options.
Destination Guide arrow_forward verified_userNational D Visa + Identity Malta eResidence — eligibility, documents, fees, and processing time.
Visa Guide arrow_forward paymentsTuition, living costs, and total LKR budget — scholarships included.
Cost Breakdown arrow_forwardOpen to Sri Lankan students across other destinations — useful if you're still comparing options.
National University of Singapore (ADB-JSP)
Full Tuition + Living Stipend + Airfare + Insurance
AU
Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Fully Funded + Living + Flights
AU
Australian Government
Tuition Offset + AUD 37-40k Stipend
Jump straight to the awards open at your level — each list is filtered to scholarships Sri Lankan students can actually apply for.
Then start here instead. Scholarships are competitive, usually partial, and decided by someone else — they are the least reliable way to make studying abroad affordable. Your destination and course choice move the number far more, and both are entirely within your control.
Tuition, living costs, visa funds and flights for your destination — so you know the gap you are actually trying to close.
Open the cost calculator arrow_forwardThe full catalogue, cheapest tuition first. Changing course or country saves far more than most awards are worth.
Browse lowest-fee courses arrow_forwardTuition, living costs and the total first-year figure for Malta, in LKR as well as local currency.
See the cost breakdown arrow_forwardEvery student visa requires you to show funds. Find out what you need before you commit to an application.
Check the requirement arrow_forwardMost awards on this page are decided by the university itself, from the admission application you submit — so the way to be considered is to make that application strong. We do that with you, free. We are not the awarding body and we never promise an award.
Come in to one of our three offices, tell us where you stand, and we will be straight with you about what is realistic on your budget and grades. Every consultation is face to face — we don't do phone or online consultations.
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