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OPEN UNIVERSITY OF CYPRUS SCHOLARSHIPS

The Open University of Cyprus has created a policy to grant scholarships to expatriate Cypriots, children of enclaved persons, Archbishopric and strategic partners. Scholarships are also granted to third-country nationals in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports and Youth.

The following sections provide information for new students on how to apply for scholarships. 

 

EXTERNAL

The Open University of Cyprus grants scholarships to the following organisations:

Category Description Certificates

Orthodox Archbishopric of Kenya  (Orthodox Teachers College of Kenya)

 

 OUC grants one (1) full scholarship to OAK at the English programmes of study offered entirely by the OUC, to a beneficiary selected by OAK, provided that they meet the minimum admission criteria set by the University.                                        
Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC)

Scholarships are granted to CyBC’s employees(new entrants), two (2)  full and two (2) partial scholarships (50%)  for Undergraduate Programmes of study, as well as two (2) full scholarships for Postgraduate Programmes (excluding jointed programmes of study).  

Criteria:

1.CyBC employees: Permanent or open-ended contracts and

2. Relevance of programme to job duties: Full or partial

SOCIO ECONOMIC CRITERIA (if applied)

  • Single Parent
  • Student must have four or more children
  • Orphan (benefit receiver)

Certificate from CyBC and other relevant certificates
PA.SY.D.Y

Two (2) full scholarships and two (2) partial scholarships (50% of the total tuition fees)  per academic year are granted to members of PA.SY.D.Y for attending postgraduate programmes of Study offered completely by OUC.

ACADEMIC CRITERIA

  •   Bachelor Degree Grade (for master students)

SOCIO ECONOMIC CRITERIA

  •   Single Parent*
  •   Student must have four or more children*
  •   Orphan (benefit receiver)*

*based on Cyprus regulations

Note:

Applications can be submitted by candidates who meet one of the above criteria. Priority is given to candidates who meet at least one of the socio-economic criteria.

The scholarship that is given concern all student's studies duration, provided that he /  she achieves a success grade in all the Module he / she attends in his / her programme of study		 Recent certificates & verification that they are members of PA.SY.D.Y
S.E.K.

Two (2) partial scholarships (50% of the total tuition fees)  per academic year are granted to members of S.E.K for attending postgraduate programmes of Study offered completely by OUC.

ACADEMIC CRITERIA

  •   Bachelor Degree Grade (for master students)

SOCIO ECONOMIC CRITERIA

  •   Single Parent*
  •   Student must have four or more children*
  •   Orphan (benefit receiver)*

*based on Cyprus regulations

The scholarship that is given concern all student's studies duration, provided that he /  she achieves a success grade in all the Module he / she attends in his / her programme of study		 Recent certificates & verification that they are members of S.E.K.
Civil of Armenia One (1) full scholarship for the academic year 2026-2027 to the MBA programme. Relevant Certificates
Cypriots living abroad

Two full scholarships for undergraduate or postgraduate degree programme (programmes of Study offered completely by OUC).

One partial scholarship for undergraduate or postgraduate degree programme (programmes of Study offered completely by OUC).

 Relevant certification confirming Cypriot expatriate status for 7 years, along with an official transcript of secondary school diploma/degree

 
    

 

 

Interested new entrant students that wish to claim a scholarship should:

  1. Apply for admission to a study programme through the OUC portal. For support regarding the application you can contact via email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone at 0035722411600
  2. Complete Scholarship Application and send it along with the necessary supporting documents to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Scholarship applications deadline for the academic year 2026-2027: June 3th, 2026.

 

Communication:

Tel.: 00357-22411600

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