Education, Science and Technology

In a knowledge based economy that is already starting to shift to the creativity economy, it is imperative that a strong base composed of a post-doctorate programme is in place, that in turn, will provide the country with the necessary expertise that will ultimately bring intellectual and economic growth to society as a whole.

Post-Doctoral research education is of central importance as it provides the means through which research activity may be stimulated within Universities and Industry. It is also vital that the areas of note that have been selected by the country for future development based on past success are further enabled to provide Malta with needed, additional, development capacity.

The Financial Identification Form is a form issued by the Treasury Department. It has to be filled in by any natural or legal person (company or individual) who will be receiving EU funds.

This scheme aims at providing more opportunities to further the choice of undergraduate degrees/qualifications up to MQF Level 6 and including Bachelor Degrees and vocational qualifications, classified as Level 6 or equivalent under the Malta Qualification Framework (MQF).

The ENDEAVOUR Scholarships Scheme supports good quality tertiary education at Postgraduate Level and to ensure that the Maltese labour market is supplied with the right individuals, in order to guarantee that it is in a better position to compete at an international level. The scheme is aimed to support those pursuing this path to succeed both at the level of education attainment as well as contributing effectively towards the economy.

Postgraduate education forms an increasingly important part of any country’s economic and social agenda. It supplies a key element of many people’s continuing professional development.

The Malta Arts Scholarships Scheme aims at providing more opportunity to support individuals who are exceptionally talented in the promotion of professional performance specialisation in the arts. Theatre, music, dance, design, creative writing, film, the visual arts or any combination thereof, is being given the deserved priority.

The scheme is also available for applicants under the age of 16. In such cases if the applicant is awarded an Arts Scholarship, the legal custodian shall be bound to sign a separate declaration confirming that the minor will continue to pursue compulsory education during the Scholarship period.

Furthermore, applicants awarded an Arts Scholarship shall be available to commence their programme/course /qualification by no later than 31 December of the respective year.