Notices published in Govt Gazette No 20,639 of 4th June 2021

Scholarships Unit

Scholarship Schemes that are going to open

The Scholarships' Unit, within the Ministry for Education, will be launching a number of scholarship schemes. These schemes are supported by national funds, and are designed to support higher quality education for students studying at Levels 7 and 8 of the Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF). These schemes also support students who wish to specialise in areas related to sports and the arts, as well as those who wish to follow courses specialising in Veterinary Sciences. 

The regulations for these schemes, together with online applications, can be accessed via the official website (myscholarship.gov.mt). Applicants need an active and functional eID account to be able to create and access both the application and relative regulations.

One can acquire further information by calling freephone 153.

More detailed information can be accessed via the official website.

Information sessions will be held in order to address any queries. The applications for all schemes will open to the public as follows:

Applications for the Malta Sports Scholarships Scheme will open from Wednesday, 26th May until Friday, 11th June, 2021. Information session: Thursday, 3rd June, 2021 at, 4.00 p.m.

Applications for TESS will open from Monday, 14th June until Friday, 9th July, 2021. Information session: Friday, 25th June, at 5.00 p.m.

Applications for the Malta Arts Scholarships Scheme are open from Tuesday, 15th June until Monday, 12th July, 2021. Information session: Wednesday, 21st June, 2021, at 4.00 p.m.

Applications for the Veterinary Studies Scholarships Scheme are open from Monday, 26th July until Friday, 13th August, 2021. Information session: Tuesday, 3rd August, 2021, at 4.00 p.m.

Scholarships Unit

ENDEAVOUR Scholarships

Scheme – 7th Call

The Scholarships Unit – Ministry for Education, informs the public that the 7th Call for the ENDEAVOUR Scholarships Scheme has been launched.  This scheme is part financed by the European Social Fund.

Applications will be received from those who wish to follow a programme of study on full-time, part-time or distance learning basis at MQF Level 7.  Both Regulations and the online application are accessible through the website (www.myscholarship.gov.mt). Terms and conditions apply.

The online applications will be available between Monday, 14th June, 2021 and Friday, 9th July, 2021, at noon (local time).

For more information, one may call freephone 153 or send an email to (endeavour.mfed@gov.mt).

Operational Programme II – European Structural and Investment Funds 2014-2020

'Investing in human capital to create more opportunities

and promote the wellbeing of society'

Project part-financed by the European Social Fund

Co-financing rate: 80% European Union Funds; 20% National Funds

Live Firing Programme – Pembroke Ranges −July and August 2021

Live firing practice will be taking place at Pembroke Ranges during the months of July and August 2021. Respective dates and timings are indicated hereunder:

From Monday, 5th July, 2021 till Friday, 9th July, 2021, from 8.00 a.m. till 4.30 p.m.  (local time).

From Monday, 12th July, 2021 till Friday, 16th July, 2021, from 8.00 a.m. till 4.30 p.m.  (local time)

From Monday, 19th July, 2021 till Friday, 23rd July, 2021, from 8.00 a.m. till 4.30 p.m.  (local time)

From Monday, 26th July, 2021 till Friday, 30th July, 2021, from 8.00 a.m. till 4.30 p.m.  (local time)

From Monday, 2nd August, 2021 till Friday, 6th August, 2021, from 8.00 a.m. till 4.30 p.m.  (local time)

From Monday, 9th August, 2021 till Friday, 13th August, 2021, from 8.00 a.m. till 4.30 p.m.   (local time)

From Monday, 16th August, 2021 till Friday, 20th August, 2021, from 8.00 a.m. till 4.30 p.m.  (local time)

From Monday, 30th August, 2021 till Tuesday, 31st August, 2021, from 8.00 a.m. till 4.30 p.m.  (local time)

The attention of all entities concerned is drawn to the fact that the AFM will be activating LM-D6 Pembroke low, an area with 4 NM radius centered on 355554N 0142832E joining the following points 355946N 0142715E - 35 5829N 0143219E.

All vessels are to keep four nautical miles (4 NM) off Pembroke coast during the above dates and times.

Red marker flags, indicating that the ranges are in use will be flown on the dates and times in caption from the limits of the ranges concerned.

MATS is to activate LMD 6 'Pembroke low' during the above times.

Agricultural Marketing Centres Regulations, 1975

Notice of Opening Hours

In exercise of his duties in terms of regulation 4 of the Agricultural Marketing Centres Regulations, 1975, the agricultural marketing centre (Pitkalija) given that Monday, 7th June, 2021, is a public holiday, the Pitkali markets shall be kept open for business as follows:

On Monday, 7th June, 2021, as follows:

Farmers from 3.30 a.m. till 5.00 a.m.

Hawkers from 5.30 a.m. onwards

Schedule of Offers Received

Description of Expression of Interest (EOI) for professional services intended for the development of AI Strategy Implementation and Project Management Office for the Malta Digital Innovation Authority.

Eoi published date – 24th March, 2021

Submission deadline – 12th April, 2021

We certify that four (4) offers have been submitted via email by the closing date of submissions. The classification has been processed using a weighting of 60% on the technical aspects and 40% on the financial aspects of each respective offer.

The selected most economically advantageous offer is the proposal put forward by EY.

Traffic and Parking Suspension

The Ħal Għargħur Local Council notifies that on Thursday, 17th June, 2021, from 9.30 a.m. till 6.00 p.m., Triq l-Isqof S. Gaffiero will be closed for traffic. Parking of vehicles is not permitted on this day during these times.