The Sport Scholarship Scheme is designed to boost sport in Malta by making it more professional and helping high-performance athletes to grow, so that they can represent Malta in international contests. Raising the quality of sport locally will not only help Malta gain recognition abroad and bring economic benefits—especially for tourism—but it will also motivate more people throughout the country to be active in sports and exercise more. Overall, the aim is better health and wellbeing for everyone.
The possibility to benefit from a scholarship.
a) Sports Specialization Path: for athletes who plan to acquire professional qualifications, aiming to improve their skills or performance in a chosen sport discipline.
b) Professional & Vocational Qualification Path: for students who intend to follow an academic or vocational course in sports at a recognised higher education institution.
The scheme is also open to applicants aged 13 and older. In the case of minors, a legal guardian must sign a declaration ensuring the child will continue their compulsory schooling during the scholarship period. Applications for minors must be submitted by parents or guardians on behalf of the child.
Additionally, scholarship recipients must begin their programme or qualification no later than 31 December of the relevant year.
When a scholarship call is announced, applicants must visit the site, thoroughly review the regulations of the respective year, and complete the online application available at https://myscholarship.gov.mt/en/services/sports-scholarships/.
The application must be filled out and submitted by the deadline set in the scheme’s regulations.
It is essential that applicants have an active e-ID account.
Not Applicable
