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Malta Opens in annual rounds for eligible Maltese residents — most Sri Lankan applicants will not qualify directly

Malta Government Postgraduate Scholarships Scheme (MGSS)

The Malta Government Postgraduate Scholarships Scheme (MGSS) is a publicly funded grant that supports Master's and doctoral study, helping with tuition and related costs at the University of Malta or abroad. It is important to be honest about who it is for: like Malta's Endeavour, Reach High, and TESS schemes, MGSS is built around Maltese residency and is primarily aimed at residents of Malta — so most Sri Lankan students applying directly from Sri Lanka will not qualify. It becomes relevant only if you establish a genuine Maltese residency basis first (for example, after completing earlier study in Malta and meeting the residency conditions). We list it for completeness and transparency rather than because it is an easy win for international applicants. If you are in Sri Lanka now, university-administered merit scholarships and bursaries in Malta are the realistic routes; confirm MGSS eligibility, residency rules, and deadlines with the Maltese authorities only if you already have a local basis.

Ministry for Education (Malta)

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Value

Government Grant Toward Costs

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Master's & Doctoral

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Note

Residency-Linked Scheme

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Residency Requirement

MGSS is aimed at Maltese residents. Sri Lankan students applying directly from Sri Lanka generally do not meet the residency basis and will not qualify.

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When It Could Apply

It may become relevant only if you first establish a genuine Maltese residency basis — for instance after earlier study in Malta — and meet the published conditions.

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Postgraduate Admission

Eligible applicants must be pursuing a recognised Master's or doctoral programme at the University of Malta or an approved institution.

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Honest Alternative

If you are in Sri Lanka now, prioritise university merit scholarships and bursaries in Malta — these are the realistic funding routes for you.

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Check whether you have a Maltese basis

Confirm honestly whether you meet the residency conditions. If you are applying from Sri Lanka with no Maltese basis, MGSS is not the right route.

Review current scheme rules

If eligible, read the current MGSS guidelines for the round, including covered costs, conditions, and any return-service obligations.

Prepare and submit

Eligible residents prepare admission evidence, a study plan, and supporting documents, then submit by the round's deadline.

Plan a realistic alternative

If MGSS does not apply, focus your application energy on Malta's university merit scholarships and bursaries instead.

About Malta's Postgraduate Funding

MGSS is part of Malta's public investment in postgraduate skills, but its residency basis means it is designed for people already living in Malta. We present it transparently so Sri Lankan students focus their effort where it can actually pay off — university-level awards.