Training and Education Funding in Malta: What Financial Support Can You Get?

Professional training and further education can be a significant investment. Whether you’re looking to gain new qualifications, change careers, or improve your professional skills, Malta offers several schemes that can help reduce the cost.

Some provide reimbursement of course fees, others offer tax credits after successfully completing a qualification, while certain programmes combine training with practical work experience.

Here’s what you should know about the main education and training support schemes available in Malta in 2026.

Get Qualified 2026

Get Qualified is a Malta Enterprise incentive that helps individuals recover part of the cost of eligible qualifications through a tax credit. Unlike a grant, the support is claimed against income tax after the qualification has been successfully completed.

Who can apply?

The scheme is available to individuals who are liable to tax in Malta, including both employees and self-employed persons, provided they satisfy the scheme’s eligibility requirements.

Which qualifications are eligible?

The scheme supports a wide range of recognised qualifications, including vocational training, bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, doctorates, and certain industry-recognised professional certifications.

Not every course automatically qualifies, so applicants should always verify that both the qualification and the education provider are eligible before enrolling.

How much support is available?

Eligible applicants may receive a tax credit covering up to 70% of approved study costs, subject to the limits established for each qualification. Eligible expenses generally include tuition fees, registration fees and examination fees.

Applications must normally be submitted within one year of successfully completing the course.

MySkills Scheme

The MySkills Scheme, administered by Jobsplus, helps individuals recover the cost of eligible training courses through direct reimbursement.

Unlike Get Qualified, applicants do not receive a tax credit. Instead, they may receive reimbursement after successfully completing an approved course.

Who can apply?

The scheme is generally available to individuals who are legally resident in Malta, including eligible foreign nationals.

Applicants must personally pay for the course, and the training must appear in the official MySkills Course Catalogue.

How much can be reimbursed?

Eligible employed applicants may receive reimbursement of up to 80% of approved costs, while unemployed or inactive applicants may qualify for up to 100%, subject to the scheme conditions.

The maximum reimbursement is €5,000 per application.

Applications must be submitted before the final day of the course’s structured training.

Jobsplus Traineeship Scheme

If you’re unemployed and looking to gain practical experience in your preferred field, the Jobsplus Traineeship Scheme can be an excellent way to start your career.

The programme combines 50 hours of structured training with 270 hours of hands-on workplace experience over a maximum period of 14 weeks. With more than 150 occupations to choose from, participants can develop skills in a role that matches their interests while building valuable experience.

Participants receive a training allowance paid directly by Jobsplus, and those already receiving social benefits can generally continue to receive them while taking part in the scheme. Upon successful completion, they also receive an accredited certification to strengthen their CV.

The scheme also benefits employers, who can train and assess potential future employees in a real working environment without bearing the cost of the trainee’s allowance. For many participants, it serves as a direct pathway to permanent employment.

Investing in Skills

Another valuable initiative offered by Jobsplus is the Investing in Skills Scheme. Aimed at employers, it provides financial support to businesses investing in the professional development of their employees, making workforce training more affordable.

Co-financed by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), the scheme helps cover eligible training costs. Depending on the size of the business, employers may receive funding of up to 70% of eligible expenses.

By reducing the cost of employee training, the scheme helps businesses develop new skills, improve productivity and build a stronger workforce for the future.

Ministry for Education Scholarship Schemes

In addition to the schemes administered by Malta Enterprise and Jobsplus, the Ministry for Education periodically launches scholarship programmes to support individuals pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate and research-based studies.

These schemes are typically offered through public calls and may provide financial assistance towards tuition fees, research expenses or other eligible study costs. Eligibility requirements, funding levels and application deadlines vary depending on the specific programme.

As scholarship calls are not open throughout the year, prospective applicants should regularly check the Ministry’s official announcements to stay informed about new opportunities and application periods.

Which Scheme Is Right for You?

Every learning journey is different, and so is the support available. Whether you’re looking to earn a qualification, enhance your skills, take the next step in your career or invest in employee development, Malta offers a range of initiatives designed to make training and education more accessible.

Before enrolling in a course, it’s always worth checking whether the qualification, training provider and associated costs meet the eligibility requirements of the relevant scheme. A little research beforehand could result in significant savings and help you make the most of the funding opportunities available.

Disclaimer: This article is intended for general informational purposes only. Scheme conditions and eligibility requirements may change over time, so applicants should always refer to the latest official guidance before applying.