# Kosovo education ministry support and school readiness > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kosovo-education-ministry-support-programs > Updated: 2026-08-31T19:00:37.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 6. In early July 2026 Kosovo’s Ministry of Education, Science and Technology announced a scholarship scheme for vocational and professional students, providing 100 scholarships of €50 per month for three years and targeting deficit occupations while encouraging female participation in technical fields. By 9 July the ministry confirmed that the 100 scholarships for the 2026-27 school year had been awarded. Later in July the ministry launched a subsidy programme for primary-school textbooks. Starting 27 July, parents and guardians of pupils in grades 1-9 could apply through the eKosova platform for direct cash transfers to cover textbook and material costs, with the scheme remaining open until 9 August 2026 and also available to foreign residents. By 3 August, the ministry reported that 123,829 applications had been submitted and were being processed without technical issues. Anita Kadriu, director of the Department for Pre-University Education, confirmed that the ministry was gathering names of school coordinators to verify submissions. On 21 August, the Ministry confirmed that the 2026/2027 school year will officially begin on 1 September, addressing unofficial reports of potential delays. Besnik Dragusha, head of the Kosovo Parents' Council, suggested confusion may have arisen from Albania’s different school calendar. The Ministry advised parents to delay purchasing textbooks while price negotiations with publishing houses continue, noting that a definitive catalog of prices and required amounts will be published once finalized. Bookstores have also been urged not to begin sales until official procedures are complete. By 26 August, acting Minister of Education and Science Hajrullah Çeku announced that negotiations with publishing houses were nearing completion and that subsidy values for parents should be determined within the day. The ministry has since finalized the textbook catalog and initiated subsidy transfers, with amounts for grades 1–9 ranging from €60 to €100 depending on the grade level. ## Claims - The application for textbook subsidies opened on 27 July 2024. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The application period runs until 9 August 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The subsidy covers textbooks and materials for pupils in grades 1 through 9. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Applications are submitted through the eKosova online platform. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Funds will be transferred directly to the applicant’s bank account. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Foreign citizens with temporary or permanent residence permits in Kosovo may apply for the subsidy. (corroborated by 3 sources) - More than 123,000 parents and legal guardians have applied for textbook and school‑material subsidies in Kosovo. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The application process has not shown any technical problems. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The application window is open until 9 August 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The ministry has not yet determined the total amount of funds to be allocated. (corroborated by 3 sources) - For the first time, children of foreign citizens with temporary or permanent residence permits in Kosovo are eligible for the subsidy. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Anita Kadriu is the director of the Department for Pre‑University Education at Kosovo’s Ministry of Education. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Kosovo municipalities prepare for 2026/27 school year Kosovo municipalities prepare for the 2026/27 school year, though Prizren officials warn of critical documentation shortages from the Ministry of Education. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kosovo-municipalities-prepare-for-202627-school-year ### 2026-08-26: Education Ministry approves textbook subsidies for 2026/27 school year The Ministry of Education has approved textbook subsidies and a new catalog for the 2026/27 school year, amid criticism over distribution delays and late price negotiations. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kosovo-education-minister-nears-school-textbook-subsidy-agreement ### 2026-08-21: Kosovo Ministry of Education confirms school year starts September 1 Kosovo's Ministry of Education confirmed the 2026/2027 school year will start on September 1, dismissing rumors of delays and advising parents to wait for official textbook pricing. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kosovo-ministry-of-education-confirms-school-year-starts-september-1 ### 2026-08-03: Kosovo Ministry reports 123,000 parents apply for textbook subsidy Kosovo's Education Ministry reports over 123,000 parents have applied for textbook subsidies, with the process running smoothly and open until 9 Aug 2026; funding amounts are still being calculated. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kosovo-ministry-reports-123000-parents-apply-for-textbook-subsidy ### 2026-07-27: Kosovo launches subsidy applications for primary school textbooks Kosovo's Education Ministry opened a two‑week online application (27 July–9 Aug 2026) for textbook subsidies for grades 1‑9, payable to parents’ bank accounts and also open to foreign residents. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kosovo-launches-subsidy-applications-for-primary-school-textbooks ### 2026-07-09: Kosovo Education Ministry awards 100 vocational scholarships for 2026‑27 school year Kosovo's education ministry will grant 100 vocational scholarships (70 for deficit fields, 30 for girls in technical tracks) for 2026/27, with applications open 9 July–1 Oct and support lasting three years. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kosovo-education-ministry-awards-100-vocational-scholarships-for-202627-school-year --- Cite as: Kosovo education ministry support and school readiness. 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