The deadline is extended for supporting children from families receiving social assistance in the Voucher Program
The Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI) announces that the deadline for supporting children from families receiving social assistance in the Voucher Program has been extended until 12 October.
MESTI provides full kindergarten payment (vouchers) for beneficiaries of the Social Assistance Scheme (SAS) who have children aged 3 to 5 years. The voucher is offered to attend licensed private and public-private kindergartens for the 2025/26 school year, at no cost to parents.
• The Program will cover the kindergarten fee for the entire early childhood education cycle.
• Payment for transport for children who are unable to travel, whose distance is at least 4 kilometers from the kindergarten selected in the application procedure.
Families registered in SAS who reside in Prishtine, Fushe Kosove, Prizren, Ferizaj, Lipjan, Gjilan, Peje, Gjakove, Mitrovice, Vushtrri, Gracanice, Drenas, Shtime, Suhareke, and Kline are invited to apply to the Voucher Program in order to benefit from the program.
Participation in the Voucher Program will not affect benefits from the Social Assistance Scheme.
For assistance regarding the application, the benefit process and other matters related to the Voucher Program, please contact the Center for Social Work (CSW) in your municipality.
For more details see the following link: The deadline is extended for supporting children from families receiving social assistance in the Voucher Program – MEST.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: THE DEADLINE FOR THE POPULATION CENSUS FOR NON-MAJORITY COMMUNITIES HAS BEEN EXTENDED
The Minister of the Ministry for Communities and Returns, Nenad Rašić, has secured an extension of the deadline for the population census for non-majority communities. The new deadline for completing the census is 31 October 2025.
This important step clearly demonstrates the minister’s commitment to protecting the rights of non-majority communities and ensuring that all citizens are adequately represented.
We invite all citizens to observe the new deadline and take part in the census on time.
Your participation is key to accurate records and to better planning of future activities that will contribute to the development and improvement of communities.
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Notice: Call for Proposals — Albania – Kosovo Cross-Border Programme (2021–2027)!
The European External Action Service (EEAS) in Albania has opened a Call for Proposals under reference EuropeAid/184245/DD/ACT/AL, focused on cross-border cooperation between Albania and Kosovo.
The overall objective is to strengthen good-neighbourly relations, support EU integration, and foster social, economic and territorial development in the cross-border region.
Thematic Lots:
- Lot 1 – Environment protection, climate adaptation & risk management (Amount: ~ 3.24 million €).
- Lot 2 – Sustainable tourism & valuation of natural/cultural heritage (Amount: ~ 2.04 million €).
Amount of grants:
- Lot 1: ~ 700,000 – 1,080,000 €.
- Lot 2: ~ 300,000 – 510,000 €.
Responsibility of the lead applicant: must be a non-profit legal entity (NGO, public body or similar), registered in Albania or Kosovo, and responsible for the preparation and management of the project (not an intermediary).
Note: applicants must secure additional financing for a portion of the project (according to EU rules).
For more details regarding this call see the link:
https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/albania/new-call-proposals-under-cross-border-cooperation-programme-albania-%E2%80%93-kosovo-2021%E2%80%932027_en?
Deadline for submission of concept notes: 24 October 2025, 16:00 Brussels time (European External Action Service).
Notice: Fulbright Kosovo – Applications Open for the 2026–2027 academic year!
The Fulbright Program of the U.S. Department of State invites applications from citizens of Kosovo for study, research and teaching scholarships in the United States. This prestigious exchange program offers a unique opportunity to strengthen academic and professional skills, to build international networks, and to contribute to Kosovo’s development upon return.
Opportunities offered:
- Fulbright Graduate Study Grants – for pursuing bachelor’s or master’s studies in the USA.
- Fulbright Visiting Scholar Awards – for university staff or researchers to conduct research or lecture at U.S. institutions.
- Fulbright Foreign Student Program – for recent graduates and young professionals to study or conduct research at U.S. universities.
The duration of the program is from 6–12 months (depending on the type of program).
Eligible candidates must be citizens of Kosovo, with strong academic or professional achievements, good command of the English language, and demonstrate leadership potential.
The fields of study are broad, open to all disciplines; however, proposals should demonstrate relevance to Kosovo’s development.
Tuition costs, living stipend, travel expenses and health insurance are fully covered.
Deadline for application: 7 October 2025.
Applications must be submitted online through the Fulbright portal. Full guidelines and application materials can be found at the following link:
https://us.fulbrightonline.org/countries/europe-and-eurasia/kosovo/1755
Employment Opportunities in Public Institutions
Ministry of Internal Affairs in the Municipality of Zubin Potok
Administrative Assistant, reference number RN00018738, application deadline: 25.09.2025 – 24.10.2025 (https://konkursi.rks-gov.net/advertisement/details?refNumber=RN00018738)
Ministry of Internal Affairs
ID Distribution Assistant, Reference number: RN00018595, application deadline: 13/09/2025 – 12/10/2025 (https://konkursi.rks-gov.net/advertisement/details?refNumber=RN00018595)
Civil Registration Officer, Reference number RN00018667, application deadline: 16/09/2025 – 15/10/2025 (https://konkursi.rks-gov.net/advertisement/details?refNumber=RN00018667)
Municipality of Zvecan
Geodesy Assistant, Reference number RN00018728, application deadline: 23/09/2025 – 22/10/2025 (https://konkursi.rks-gov.net/advertisement/details?refNumber=RN00018728)
Development Officer, Reference number RN00018724, application deadline: 20/09/2025 – 19/10/2025 (https://konkursi.rks-gov.net/advertisement/details?refNumber=RN00018724)
Municipality of North Mitrovica
Civil Status Officer 2, Reference number RN00018656, application deadline: 13/09/2025 – 12/10/2025 (https://konkursi.rks-gov.net/advertisement/details?refNumber=RN00018656)
| Citizens’ proactive participation through filing complaints and reporting problems occurring at both municipal and central levels makes the work of the reported institutions and their employees better and, thus, contributes to the improvement of their performance and the better life of all citizens. Protect your rights by using the addresses below: |
- Any form of discrimination is prohibited, exercise your right to report discrimination, publicly or anonymously, at the following link: http://www.raportodiskriminimin.org
- If your linguistic rights are being violated by any institution, report it via e-mail at: info-zkgj-kpj@rks-gov.net
- If your rights have been violated by police officers, report the instance to the Police Inspectorate of Kosovo by calling the toll-free number 08000333 or through the complaints section on the official PIK website: //ipk.rks-gov.net/Reporting/Reporting
- If you have a problem and need a professional lawyer’s assistance, you can get free legal aid in your municipality, for more information and consultations call the toll-free number 0800 11 777, visit the website https://anjf.rks-gov.net/page.aspx?id=3,1 or contact the NGO Advancing Together via this email address: info@advancing-together.org and the toll-free number 0800 200 20.
| VISIT THE FOLLOWING LINKS OFFERING EMPLOYMENT IN INSTITUTIONS, AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES: |
- SUPERPUNA: subsidized jobs for youth aged 18-29, more information and registration at the following link: https://superpuna.rks-gov.net/
- KOSOVOGENU: three-month internship for youth aged 16-24, more information and registration at the following link: https://kosovogenu.com/
- Follow job openings in institutions across Kosovo, at the following link: https://aprk.rks-gov.net/Job/Index
- Be a part of positive changes by taking part in public consultations, all information can be found at the following link: https://konsultimet.rks-gov.net/index.php
- Follow grant calls for non-governmental organizations at the following link: https://www.kosovofunding.org/
- For more information and employment opportunities for the Serbian-speaking communities, follow job vacancies at the following portal: http://www.posaonakosovu.com/
