The Government of Malta announces the fifth call for Commonwealth and Valletta Action Plan Scholarship applications for two students from Ghana wishing to pursue post-graduate studies at the University of Malta. This call is part of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP); an international programme under which Commonwealth member governments offer scholarships and fellowships to citizens of other Commonwealth countries. The CSFP was established at the first Commonwealth Education Conference in 1959. Since its establishment, over 30,000 citizens of all Commonwealth countries have benefited from this programme. The granting of these scholarships by the Government of Malta is a result of Malta’s commitment to implement Sustainable Development Goal 4, which aims at expanding the number of scholarships available globally to developing countries, as well as a result of Malta’s commitment, made at the Valletta Summit on Migration of 11-12 November 2015, to launch projects in support of legal migration from selected African countries as an element of the comprehensive logic of the Action Plan.
The Scholarships are designed to facilitate the formation of young professionals in their respective area of study. Malta is an ideal location for the realization of this goal, not only because of the relevant expertise it offers in sectors in which these scholarships will be provided, but also in view of its commitment towards capacity building in Africa.
Through these scholarships, Malta, as a Commonwealth, country wants to demonstrate more directly its support to citizens from other Commonwealth member states. The specialised formation of young and promising students is an investment in the future of their country, geared towards enhancing sustainable development, the 9th Principle of the 2013 Charter of the Commonwealth.
Furthermore, this programme will serve as a platform to showcase the higher education opportunities that exist in Malta and to demonstrate Malta’s support for excellence and intellectual achievement.
A list of eligible full-time courses (taught or by research) is available below.
Candidates intending to apply for a programme of study by research are to submit a research proposal. Guidelines are provided by the department offering the programme.
Course: MSc in Artificial Intelligence (Research)
Faculty of ICT
Mode: Taught & Research (Mainly by Research)
Course: MSc in Telecommunications Engineering
Faculty of ICT
Mode: Taught
Course: MSc in Strategic Management and Digital Marketing
Faculty of Economics, Management & Accountancy
Mode: Taught
Course: MSc in Sustainable Energy by Research
Institute for Sustainable Energy
Mode: Research
Course: MSc in Sustainable Energy
Institute for Sustainable Energy
Mode: Taught
Course: MSc (Sustainable Development)
Institute for Climate Change & Sustainable Development
Mode: Research
Course: MSc in Geosciences by Research
Faculty of Science - Department of Geosciences
Mode: Research
Course: MSc in Engineering (Mechanical) (Mainly by Research)
Faculty of Engineering
Mode: Mainly by Research
Topic restricted to: Life Cycle Assessment of Water Treatment and/or Renewable Energy Systems
Course: MSc (Rural & Environmental Sciences)
Institute of Earth Systems
Mode: Research
Course: MSc in Applied Oceanography
Faculty of Science, Department of Geosciences
Mode: Taught
Course: MA in Global Maritime Archaeology
Faculty of Arts, Department of Archaeology
Mode: Taught
Course: MA in Humanitarian Action
Faculty of Arts, Department of International Relations
Mode: Taught
The Scholarships will cover:
*The student is advised that this amount is to be considered as a contribution towards the expenses that will be incurred rather than a full cover.
The selected students are expected to join the programme at the start of the first Semester of the academic year 2024/2025. The official start date is Monday 30 September 2024.
An orientation programme for international students will be held 26 September 2024. Details will be communicated to the students after selection.
The duration of the scholarship is 3 semesters of full-time study commencing on 30 September 2024 (18 months).
Only applicants who have obtained a full acceptance for the indicated courses will be considered for the scholarship award. Applicants who have a conditional acceptance cannot be considered.
Admission Requirements for each course is found in the respective course description.
English Language Proficiency
Applicants are required to present an internationally recognised English Language Proficiency Certificate passed at the required level to be able to be considered for a full acceptance. Further information about English Language Requirements for the 2024/25 academic year entry is available here.
The deadline to apply is 06 June 2024.
Documents, applications and requests that are submitted after the deadline cannot be considered.
Applicants are to follow a two-step procedure:
Applicants are to first submit an online application, and provide copies of their academic qualifications and all other requested documentation to the University of Malta.
Only applicants who have completed the online registration, including payment, will be considered. (The online application fee is non-refundable).
The online application is available here.
Apart from the online application, interested candidates are to apply for the scholarship by sending an email addressed to the Director, International Office.
The email should include:
The subject line should read “Scholarship Ghana 2024” and it is highly recommended that students submit all documents together in one email and clearly indicate their selected course.
Documents and requests that are submitted after the deadline cannot be considered.
Applicants who intend to apply for the scholarship must meet the entry requirements set out by the University of Malta, and the conditions for joining the specific programme indicated above at the time of application. Applicants who can only be considered on a conditional basis (i.e. are not in a position to provide proof of attainment of the academic qualifications required to join the programme) at the time of application cannot be considered for the scholarship.
Applicants will be required to attend an online interview.
Applicants for other courses cannot be considered for this scholarship.
Applicants should be Ghanaian nationals, are currently residing in Ghana, and show a clear intention to return to Ghana at the end of their studies in Malta. Dual nationals who also hold EU nationality are not eligible.
The applicant’s lived experience in Ghana, limits and extent of access to international opportunities, background, location and access to further education locally and abroad may be taken into consideration during the selection process.
Applicants employed in public office in Ghana, or working actively with NGOs in Ghana, will be preferred.
Preference will be given to applicants who would be unable to attend the programme without the scholarship.
The scholarship holder will be requested to enter into an agreement with the University of Malta for the duration of studies in Malta, which agreement will be binding in terms of the observation of rules and regulations of the host University and host country, to seriously engage in studies, register monthly progress with the academic tutor/coordinator and complete the set programme within the established time-frame.
The International Office, University of Malta
High Commission of the Republic of Malta in Ghana – Mr Jean Claude Galea Mallia