Maria Schembri is Head of EU Funding at MEUSAC. 

She graduated in Philosophy from the University of Malta and subsequently also successfully read for a Masters in Creativity and Innovation.

Between 2005 and 2006, Ms. Schembri headed the Educational and Cultural Affairs Unit within the National Student Travel Foundation. During this period she managed and coordinated the NSTF - Mini European Assembly, the Science Programme which included the Malta Student Science Forum; School Contest for Young Scientists; European Union Contest for Young Scientists; the National Science Week and Expo Science Med.

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.  She also formed part of the Strategy Execution Office within the Malta Information Technology Agency. 

Since 2001, Ms Schembri has identified EU funding opportunities and managed EU-funded projects for various NGOs and Governmental departments.