Students Summer Work Exposure Scheme

The Students' Maintenance Grants’ Unit (SMGU) within the Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation, in collaboration with the Institute for the Public Services within the People and Standards’ Division at the Office of the Prime Minister, is
inviting full-time students to apply for the Students’ Summer Work Exposure Scheme 
2026.

Full-time students completing their compulsory secondary education (Year 11/ Form V), 
during the current academic year 2025 – 2026.

All other students should apply under the IPS Student Scheme - Summer + Programme administered by the Institute for the Public Service (IPS).

Students interested in applying must submit an online application at: https://edurecruitment.gov.mt/

What to Upload on the Online Application

Applicants are required to upload: 

▪ Students with Maltese ID: Scan copy of both sides of their Identity Card 

▪ Foreign students: Scan copy of both sides of their Residence Permit 

▪ Non-EU students: - Scan copy of both sides of their Residence Permit; and - 

   Scan copy of their work permit from Jobsplus 

All applicants who completed their compulsory secondary education during the current scholastic year (2025–2026) must also upload a declaration from their Head of School confirming completion of their Year 11/Form V. 

Failure to upload all the required documentation correctly, including the requested scans, may result in disqualification.
 

Application Dates 

Applications will open on Friday, 24th April 2026 at noon and will close on 
Friday, 29th May 2026 noon (local time).

Work Phases and Flexibility: 

Students are required to select an area of study of interest. Due to high demand, students will be assigned to one (1) phase consisting of four (4) weeks. 

Students cannot work more than 80 hours. The 80 hours include the vacation leave and sick leave entitlements. Subsequently, extra hours or hours not worked will not be remunerated. 

However, students may apply for: 

▪ Phase 1 only, or 

▪ Phase 2 only, or 

▪ Both Phases (by submitting a separate application for each phase) 

Applying for both phases increases flexibility and the chances of placement. 

The number of available placements depend on applications received from employers within the Public Service/Public Sector. 

Once the vetting process is complete, eligible students will be required to sit for an online test. A calendar invite with the date and time for the test will be sent accordingly. 

Placement will depend on: 

▪ Employers’ requests 

▪ Applicants’ ranking in the online test 

As this is a work exposure scheme, SMGU is not obliged to place students in their chosen area of study. 

Work Phases 

▪ Phase 1: From 6th July 2026 to 31st July 2026 

▪ Phase 2: From 3rd August 2026 to 4th September 2026 (excluding the week of Santa Marija, that is; from 10th to 14th August 2026)

Remuneration and Entitlement 

Remuneration is set at an hourly rate of €8.51, in line with Salary Scale 16 of the Malta Public Service. 

Students are entitled to the following benefits per phase: 

Vacation Leave 7 hours

Bonus €10.39 

Income Supplement € 9.32 

Sick Leave 8 hours on full pay 8 hours on half pay.

For further information students are advised to visit: https://stipendsandgrants.gov.mt