The Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI) has officially opened the application process for school textbook and learning material subsidies for all primary and lower secondary school students (Grades 1–9) in Kosovo.
Applications opened today and will remain available for two weeks, closing on August 9, 2026. Parents and legal guardians must submit their applications through the government’s eKosova platform.
Under the scheme, financial assistance for purchasing textbooks and school materials will be transferred directly to the bank accounts of eligible parents or legal guardians.
Important Steps Before Applying
To avoid delays in processing payments, MESTI advises applicants to ensure that their bank account is active and that all personal information registered on the eKosova platform is accurate and up to date.
All submitted applications will be verified by the respective schools through designated coordinators before payments are processed.
Application Categories
Parents should apply according to their child’s grade level:
- Grades 1–5
- Grades 6–9
Foreign Citizens Also Eligible
The subsidy program also covers foreign nationals holding temporary or permanent residence permits in Kosovo whose children attend schools in the country.
For foreign citizens who have not yet obtained a residence permit but have children enrolled in Kosovo’s education system, MESTI will provide the relevant student lists to the Information Society Agency (ASHI) to enable access to the eKosova platform. Required documentation for this category should be submitted via email to [email protected].
Reminder on Returning School Textbooks
In line with Administrative Instruction No. 13/2016, the ministry reminded parents and students that they are responsible for properly maintaining school textbooks.
At the end of the school year, textbooks must be returned to the class teacher in good condition. If books are intentionally damaged, lost, or destroyed through negligence, parents are legally required to replace or compensate for them
