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 |
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Orthodox Archbishopric of Kenya (Orthodox Teachers College of Kenya)
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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. | |
| Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC) |
Scholarships are granted to CyBC’s employees(new entrants) for the academic year 23/24, one (1) partial scholarship 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)
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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. New entrant students that wish to claim a scholarship should meet the following Academic and Socio-economic criteria: ACADEMIC CRITERIA Bachelor Degree Grade (for master students) SOCIO ECONOMIC CRITERIA At least one or more from the following: 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 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. New entrant students that wish to claim a scholarship should meet the following Academic and Socio-economic criteria: ACADEMIC CRITERIA Bachelor Degree Grade (for master students) SOCIO ECONOMIC CRITERIA At least one or more from the following: 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. |
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Libanese |
Two (2) full scholarships for the academic year 2023-24 are granted to libanese students for attending English postgraduate programmes of Study . Scholarships are for full time study. Criteria:
Socioeconomic Criteria as advantage in case of tie:
*based on Cyprus regulations |
Relevant Certificates |
Interested new entrant students that wish to claim a scholarship should:
- Apply for admission to a study programme through the OUC portal. For support regarding the application you can contact via email admissions@ouc.ac.cy or by phone at 0035722411600
- Complete Scholarship Application and send it along with the necessary supporting documents to scholarships@ouc.ac.cy
Scholarship applications deadline for the academic year 2023-2024: May 29th, 2023.
Scholarship applications deadline for New entrants for Members of SEK for academic year 2023-2024: Extension until June 9th, 2023.
Scholarship applications deadline for Members of CyBC (new entrants) for the academic year 2023-2024: June 22nd, 2023 until 10:00 a.m.
Communication:
Tel.: 00357-22411600
Εmail: scholarships@ouc.ac.cy