Scholarships

The Scholarship Programme is one of the Foundation’s top priorities. The aim of the Programme is to support young scientists and students from Cyprus and Greece who wish to undertake postgraduate studies (Master, PhD or Postdoc) in any field of study. The prerequisite for participation in the Programme is that the island of Cyprus is the main topic of the postgraduate thesis, doctoral dissertation or postdoctoral research, regardless of subject matter. The research topics could, for example, be related to the history, archaeology, geography, culture, society, architecture, etc. of Cyprus.

The scholarships are intended for Greek and Cypriot graduates of Greek or Cypriot Universities (undergraduate studies) with a degree of at least eight (8) and aged up to 33 years.

The scholarship provides financial support in the form of a fixed amount, irrespective of tuition or University, and is renewable annually for a maximum duration of three (3) years. The number of scholarships and the amount available per year depends on the number of applicants and the funding offered each year by the Sylvia Ioannou Charitable Foundation.

Candidates who are already Masters, PhD or Postdoctoral students may apply for a scholarship, given that they fulfil the requirements set out in the Terms & Procedures section. Scholars may look for additional sources of funding for their studies.

The detailed terms and prοcedures of the 14th Scholarship Programme of the Sylvia Charitable Ioannou Foundation, for the academic year 2026-2027 are available here.

Application submission period has ended on 30 April 2026.

The Scholarship Programme for the academic year 2027-2028 is expected to be announced in February 2027.