1. 1st Call Scholarships Unit Programme Implementation Directorate European Union - European Structural and Investment Funds Operational Programme II – Cohesion Policy 2014 - 2020 Investing in human capital to create more opportunities and promote the well being of society Scholarships may be considered for part-financing by the European Union European Social Fund (ESF) Co-financing rate: 80% EU Funds; 20% National Funds

2. Scholarships Fact Sheet STEPS: PhDs 82 Masters781 MASTER it!: Masters651 MGSS PG: PhDs 235 Masters228 TOTAL:PhDs 317 Masters1,660

3. Applications Applications open till 12 June 2015, noon Group A Priority Area (ESF Funds): For courses starting between: 12 May 2015 – 31 December 2015 Group B Priority Area (National Funds): For courses: starting by 31 December 2015 already started, subject that termination will be during year 2016 or after

4. Group A Priority Area Advanced Manufacturing Creative Industries Financial Services & Support International Educational Services Life Sciences Tourism Transport & Advanced Logistics Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

5. Group B Priority Area Management & Administration Education Green Economy Health High Value Added Manufacturing ICT Veterinary Sciences

6. Group A Priority Area LevelStart DateModalityMax. Duration MQF Level 7Between 12 May 2015 And 31 December 2015 Full-Time Part-Time Distance Learning 3 Years 5 Years MQF Level 8Between 12 May 2015 And 31 December 2015 Full-Time4 Years

7. Group B Priority Area LevelStart DateModalityMax. Duration Publication of Results MQF Level 7Throughout 2015 Full-Time Part-Time Distance Learning 4 Years 5 Years MQF Level 7Before 2015 Full-Time Part-Time Distance Learning 4 Years 5 Years 2016 or after

8. Group B Priority Area LevelStart DateModalityMax. Duration Publications of Results MQF Level 8Throughout 2015 Full-Time Part-Time Distance Learning 5 Years 7 Years MQF Level 8Before 2015 Full-Time Part-Time Distance Learning 5 Years 7 Years 2016 or after

9. Value of Awards LevelModalityMaximum Amount MQF Level 7Full-TimeTuition Fees + Bench Fee + Maintenance Grant = Euro 8,000 per annum. If Maintenance Grants is awarded, this cannot exceed Euro 2, 500 per annum. MQF Level 7Part-Time and/or Distance Learning Tuition Fees + Bench Fees = Euro 8,000 for the whole duration of course. Group A & B Priority Area

10. Value of Awards LevelModalityMaximum Amount MQF Level 8Full-TimeTuition Fees + Bench Fee + Maintenance Grant = Euro 10,500 per annum. If Maintenance Grants is awarded, this cannot exceed Euro 2, 500 per annum. Group A Priority Area

11. Value of Awards LevelModalityMaximum Amount MQF Level 8Full-TimeTuition Fees + Bench Fee + Maintenance Grant = Euro 10,500 per annum. If Maintenance Grants is awarded, this cannot exceed Euro 2, 500 per annum. MQF Level 8Part-Time and/or Distance Learning Tuition Fees + Bench Fees = Euro 20,000 for the whole duration of course. Group B Priority Area

12. Value of Awards OTHER ALLOWANCES* (Full-Time Awardees) Scholars studying abroadEuro 2,500 p.a. Married / in Legal Civil Union ScholarsEuro 2,330 p.a. Child Allowance (first child) Euro 1,170 p.a. (per additional child) Euro 700 p.a. Gozo ScholarsEuro 1,050 p.a. *Certain Conditions apply Group A & B Priority Area

13. Value of Awards OTHER ALLOWANCES* (Part-Time Awardees) Scholars studying abroad (for short duration) Euro 200 per visit abroad, not exceeding a max. of Euro 2,400 over 12 months. *Certain Conditions apply Group A & B Priority Area

14. Application’s Deadline Friday, 12 June 2015 Noon (local time)

15. Unconditional Letter of Acceptance (ULA) Official letter from the Registrar of the Recognised Institution. The ULA should be submitted by NOT LATER than 11 September 2015, by 4.00p.m.(local time): Unconditional Commencement Date End Date Modality Tuition Fees Bench Fees (if applicable)

16. Contact Details Website: www.myscholarship.gov.mt E-mail: endeavour.mede@gov.mt Telephone: 25982230 / 25982815 / 25982111

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