Student scholarships in the Republic of Moldova will increase by an average of 40%, Education Minister Dan Perciun confirmed after Wednesday’s Government meeting.
The minister stated that authorities aim to make higher education more attractive. He explained that scholarship increases will vary depending on disciplines, fields of study, and the type of program—bachelor’s or master’s.
At the same time, authorities will reduce the number of beneficiaries. At the master’s level, the share of students receiving scholarships will drop from about 70% to 30%. At the bachelor’s level, the proportion will decrease from 70% to 50% of students enrolled in state-funded places.
“We will have fewer master’s students receiving scholarships. At the moment, around 70% benefit from them, which we consider unjustified. We will reduce this to 30%. At the bachelor’s level, the share of beneficiaries out of the total number of state-funded places will be reduced from 70% to 50%, which will allow us to manage resources and increase the overall value of scholarships,” the minister explained.
Authorities are reorganizing financial resources to redirect funds toward priority areas, particularly education programs and STEAM disciplines, which combine science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.