Over 3,300 students to benefit from free internet

More than 3,300 students will benefit from one year of free internet through a voucher worth €300, as the Government continues to invest in education and access to technology and the internet so that more young people have the tools they need to succeed in their studies, the Education Ministry said on Tuesday.

The ministry said that this initiative is aimed at students who are eligible for a stipend and who, during the 2025/2026 academic year, began studying at post-secondary level for the first time, including at Junior College, Higher Secondary, MCAST, and the Institute of Tourism Studies (ITS), among others.

Through this scheme, students will be able to benefit from internet service for 12 months from one of the internet service providers in the country.

The ministry said that the initiative forms part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to ensure that education remains accessible to everyone, while continuing to reduce the financial burden on families and facilitate students’ access to digital tools that are now essential for learning, research, communication, and skills development.

The Minister for Education and Sport, Byron Camilleri, said that this scheme is a concrete example of how the Government is continuing to invest directly in students and their future.

“In an increasingly digital world, access to the internet is no longer a luxury but a necessity. This is why we are continuing to invest in initiatives that make a tangible difference in the lives of students and their families. We want every student to have the same opportunities to learn, develop their potential, and achieve their aspirations. This scheme is a direct investment in the future of our young people and in the future of the country,” said Minister Camilleri.

The Minister added that this initiative builds on a series of other measures introduced over recent years to strengthen access to education and technology, while giving more students the opportunity to continue advancing in their studies without unnecessary obstacles.

Eligible students are those who completed their compulsory education in 2025, continued their studies at post-secondary level, and are confirmed as eligible for a stipend. Students who are completing their secondary education this year will be able to benefit from the scheme next year, provided that they continue studying at post-secondary level and are confirmed as eligible for a stipend.

This scheme was first introduced in 2021, and since then more than 9,200 students have benefited from one year of free internet. This year alone, the Government will be investing more than €1 million to continue supporting students throughout their educational journey.

From Monday 22 June, eligible students began receiving an email from the Students’ Maintenance Grants Section so that they can choose their preferred internet service provider. The vouchers will start being distributed from mid-July and may be redeemed until 30 September 2026.

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