Call for Applications 2025
Scholarships for Palestinian Nationals offered through Official Development Assistance from the Government of Malta, through the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, and the University of Malta.
The Government of Malta and the University of Malta launched this scholarship programme in 2014. The Scholarships are designed to facilitate the formation of young Palestinian professionals in two key areas which have become increasingly recognised as critical pillars for the creation of a more sustainable future for Palestine, namely humanitarian action and conflict resolution. Malta is an ideal meeting point for the realization of this goal, not only because of the relevant expertise it offers in these sectors, but also because of the strong historic and cultural ties it enjoys with the Arab world as well as with Europe.
Through its Official Development Assistance Programme, the Government of Malta aims, above all, to promote solidarity and provide assistance in a number of key areas including education and human capacity development. These scholarships provide an opportunity to a number of students to deepen their skills and know-how on important issues, thereby providing them with an opportunity to contribute towards the growth and prosperity of their own country.
Master of Arts in Humanitarian Action
The Scholarship offers an opportunity for a Palestinian national to specialise in Humanitarian Action at a post-graduate level. The aim is to provide the successful candidate with the capacity and professional knowledge to take the lead in shaping humanitarian policy and practice in the country and the wider region, and to encourage bilateral cooperation in an area of mutual interest. Humanitarian action highlights local ownership, participation and bottom-up approaches.
Further details about the course are available here.
Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution and Mediterranean Security*
*Jointly with the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, George Mason University, USA (the oldest and largest conflict resolution school in the USA)
The Scholarship offers an opportunity for a Palestinian national to specialize in Conflict Resolution and Mediterranean Security at a post-graduate level. The main objective of this program is to provide students with an array of theoretical and practical tools that will enable them to deal effectively with conflicts at the micro and macro levels. It also places a specific emphasis on the Mediterranean context as an area where these skills are particularly useful.
Further details about the course are available here.
The Scholarships will cover:
The selected students are expected to join the programme at the start of the first Semester of the Academic year 2025/2026.
Master of Arts in Humanitarian Action:
The official start date for the Master of Arts in Humanitarian Action programme is Monday 29 September 2025. An orientation session for international students will be held on 24 September 2025. Details will be communicated to the student after selection.
The duration of the Master of Arts in Humanitarian Action is 3 semesters of full-time study commencing on 29 September 2025 (18 months).
Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution & Mediterranean Security:
The official start date for the Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution and Mediterranean Security programme is Monday 29 September 2025. An orientation session will be held in the week of 24 September. Details will be communicated to the student after selection.
The duration of the Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution and Mediterranean Security is 3 semesters of full-time study commencing on 29 September 2025 (13 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 the Master of Arts in Humanitarian Action are available here.
Admission Requirements for the Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution and Mediterranean Security are available here.
English Language Proficiency.
Applicants are required to present an internationally recognised English Language Proficiency Certificate at the required level. Further information about English Language Requirements for the 2025/2026 academic year entry is available here. Prospective candidates are required to present their English Language Proficiency Certificate by the 1 July 2025.
Application deadline to apply is 6 June 2025.
Incomplete course and scholarship applications submitted after the deadline cannot be considered.
Applicants are to follow at two-step procedure:
Applicants are to first submit an online application for their preferred course, namely Master of Arts in Humanitarian Action or Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution & Mediterranean Security 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 application fee for Humanitarian Action is €95 (non-refundable).
The application fee for Conflict Resolution is €120 (non-refundable).
The online application is available here.
Apart from the online application, interested candidates are to send a separate email addressed to the attention of the Director, International Office by email.
The email should include:
The subject line should read “Scholarship Palestine 2025” and it is important that students submit all the documents attached in one email and clearly indicate their selected course.
Documents, applications 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 Palestinian nationals, are currently residing in Palestine and show a clear intention to return to Palestine at the end of their studies in Malta. Dual nationals who also hold EU nationality are not eligible.
The applicant’s lived experience in Palestine, 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 Palestine, or working actively with NGOs in Palestine, 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
Master of Arts in Humanitarian Action, Department of International Relations, Faculty of Arts, University of Malta – Mr Joseph M. Debono
Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution and Mediterranean Security, Centre for Study and Practice of Conflict Resolution – Ms Rachel Caruana
The Representative Office of Malta in Ramallah