Maria Schembri

Director - Funding Support

Since 2002, Maria Schembri's professional experience has been focused on assisting public and private organisations tap into EU funding programmes as well as in managing large and small-scale EU funded projects. Between 2008 and 2011, Ms Schembri spearheaded the Malta-EU Steering and Action Committee's (MEUSAC) EU funding unit which provides support and assistance to local councils and NGOs in identifying EU funding opportunities and assistance in drawing up funding applications. Under the headship of Ms Schembri, this unit managed to successfully secure over Eur15 million in EU funds over a span of 30 months. 

Between 2007 and 2008, Ms Schembri was self-employed as a consultant with the Ministry for Investment, Industry and Information Technology where she was responsible for the implementation and launch of four projects under the National ICT Strategy 2004-2006 and 2008-2010. Ms Schembri was also successful in obtaining over Eur1 million in EU funds in relation to ICT in education. She also formed part of the Strategy Execution Office with the Malta Information Technology Agency. 

Ms Schembri graduated with honours in philosophy and also holds a Master's degree in Creativity and Innovation, both from the University of Malta. Maria Schembri is also a visiting lecturer at the University of Malta and lectures Project Management at the Department of International Relations.