The Institute offers Student Maintenance Grants. The grants are available to full-time students who meet the eligibility criteria and who are not in full-time employment during the academic period.
Applications for Student Maintenance Grants open at the beginning of the academic year. Students are to apply for the stipend at the beginning of the academic year even if they were in receipt of a stipend in the previous academic year. Upon application, all documentation must be uploaded with the application form.
We encourage you to read the information below before applying for the stipend.
To be eligible for payment of stipend in December 2023, online applications must be received by 3rd November 2023.
The Institute offers 3 types of grants; a stipend, an initial grant and a supplementary maintenance grant. Information about each grant is provided below.
The Stipend is paid every 4 weeks in arrears.
Stipend Rates:
To partially support students in covering the purchases of material and equipment required in their studies, an initial grant of Euro 333.00 is available for students in receipt of a stipend. This grant is payable with the first stipend in December.
It is important to have a bank account as stipends are payable through a bank transfer. We suggest you to open a bank account as soon as your application is accepted by the Registrar’s office. You will be required to provide your bank account’s IBAN number when applying online for your stipend.
Your pay dates during 2023/2024
This grant provides additional support to students who may have specific financial difficulties and are in receipt of a stipend. Students eligible for this grant will receive an additional 85% of their stipend value.
Applications for the Supplementary Maintenance Grants are open at the beginning of the academic year. Students are to apply for the grant at the beginning of the academic year even if they were in receipt of the grant in the previous academic year. Upon application, all documentation must be uploaded with the application form.
We encourage you to read the information below before applying for the stipend.
Deadline for applications is 3rd of November 2023. Late applications will not be accepted.
For students to be eligible for the Students Maintenance Grant, the yearly household income must not exceed the annual earnings listed below:
In addition to the household income, eligibility is based on the submission and vetting of the documents, where applicable, listed below:
Following vetting of applications, students will be informed of the outcome by email.
Ms Romina Chircop will assist current and prospective students with any queries related to the Student Grants.
Should you wish to visit our office, we are located in: Block A, Room 237 Aviation Park Aviation Avenue LuqaFrom 1 October to 15 June
Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:00
From 16 June to 30 September
Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 12:00
Any queries about the grants are to be address to The Stipend Office within the Finance Department. Send us an email on stipends@its.edu.mt or call on our telephone number 23793236 and we will assist with your query.