Scholarships · Malta
21 currently-tracked awards for Sri Lankan students applying to Malta. We monitor new scholarship cycles weekly — talk to a counsellor about your profile to access opportunities not yet on this list.
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Tracked, vetted, and open to Sri Lankan applicants. Eligibility varies — talk to a counsellor before assuming you don't qualify.
University of Malta
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High-achieving international undergraduates at the University of Malta. Sri Lankan students eligible.
University of Malta
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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
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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)
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International applicants to MCAST's applied, career-focused Bachelor's programmes. Sri Lankan students eligible.
Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology (MCAST)
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International applicants to MCAST's applied Master's programmes. Sri Lankan graduates eligible.
University of Malta
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International Master's applicants to the University of Malta — merit-based tuition reductions on English-taught postgraduate programmes.
American University of Malta
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International undergraduate applicants to the American University of Malta with strong secondary results; award tier scales with grades.
American University of Malta
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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)
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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
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Doctoral candidates undertaking PhD research; the scheme is residency/Malta-linked — international applicants must verify the current call's eligibility.
University of Malta
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Applicants admitted to a University of Malta postgraduate programme; merit-assessed support toward tuition and study costs.
Government of Malta (Ministry for Education)
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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
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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
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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)
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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)
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International applicants admitted to an MCAST STEM-aligned degree or higher diploma; merit-assessed tuition reduction.
Global College Malta
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International applicants admitted to a Global College Malta (GBS) programme; merit-based tuition reduction.
St Martin's Institute of Higher Education
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International applicants admitted to a St Martin's Institute degree (University of London affiliate programmes); merit-based tuition reduction.
American University of Malta (AUM)
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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)
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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)
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Government scheme aimed at applicants with Maltese residency; most Sri Lankan applicants do not qualify directly without an existing Maltese basis.
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.
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National University of Singapore (ADB-JSP)
Full Tuition + Living Stipend + Airfare + Insurance
US
Aga Khan Foundation (tenable at top global universities)
50% Grant + 50% Loan (Master's) / Full Funding case-by-case (PhD)
AU
Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Fully Funded + Living + Flights
Strong applicants apply to 6–10 scholarships in parallel. Our counsellors sequence the deadlines, review your essays, and coordinate references — so you can apply to many awards without losing your study schedule.
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