The University of Malta invites application for Scholarships for Masters in Oceanography in Malta. The scholarships aim for international students as well as EU students. Moreover, there are three scholarships for masters in Oceanography out of which two are for EU students while one international student will receive the remaining scholarship. The Masters in Oceanography provides students an opportunity to associate with the recent researches and further contribute to the sector.

Further, the University of Malta supports international studies and aims to foster a global network of leading experts who can provide a sustainable solution to existing problems and lead the future society. Consequently, it provides scholarships for various bachelors as well as masters studies especially focusing on the area of Oceanography.

Financial Benefit

The scholarship can cover bench fees and tuition fees. The selected foreign students can also apply for a maintenance grant amounting to a total of 1500 Euro each, and paid in pre-installments by semester. The scholarship does not cover travel costs.

The scholarship does not include any travel costs.

Students will receive the Maintenance Grant in three installments at the beginning of each semester. The grant covers personal expenses such as accommodation. The grant is not sufficient to fully cover all costs for a one year stay in Malta. Therefore, applicants should cover the rest of the expenses. Guidance on approximate costs for accommodation and living in Malta can be provided on request.

Students who resign, fail, or abandon the course are to pay back all of the maintenance grants.

Requirements

1. A letter of recommendation signed by a senior official of the nominating entity, university, institution, a national or regional organization.
2. Further, A curriculum vitae.
3. Similarly, A covering letter describing the applicant’s motivation for attending the course, and stating how this course fits the career and endeavors of the applicant.
4. A Secure English Language Test (SELT) result. The main Examining Boards recognized by the University include Academic IELTS (a minimum of 6.0 in each element), TOEFL (a writing score of at least 24), and Cambridge Advanced Certificate (a pass at a Grade C or better is required). TOEFL and IELTS score reports will only be valid if issued within 2 years from the date of commencement of the course at the University of Malta.

How To Apply

STEP 1: Apply online on the University of Malta website. Upon completing this step you will receive an Application Confirmation Number.

STEP 2: Fill in the Online Application Form and submit it together with the requested supporting documents by not later than 31st May 2019.

Students who are expecting to obtain qualifications within the current academic year are also eligible to apply. In such a circumstance, the letter of recommendation by the relative tutor/supervisor highlighting the student’s potential and performance as well as an official transcript will be of utmost importance in the final selection.

The application should be accompanied by email notification to Prof. Aldo Drago and Ms. Tiziana Micallef.

Selection Criteria

The selection will be made by the Board of Studies of the course and will be based on the academic records and experience of the applicant and on their relevance to the nature of the course. The selection of the candidates will be made by the Board of Studies of the course. The decisions made by the Board of Studies cannot be contested.