State Scholarship Foundation of Cyprus - State Scholarship Foundation of Cyprus Scholarships

What the Cyprus State Scholarship gives you

You will receive a government grant of up to about 6,840 EUR for 12 months to cover your tuition fees and living costs. This is a grant, not a loan, so you will never have to repay this amount. The annual ceiling depends on your course of study: up to approximately 3,000 EUR for a bachelor’s degree and up to approximately 4,000 EUR for a master’s or doctoral degree. The funding comes from the Cyprus State Scholarship Foundation (IKYK), a public body under the authority of the country’s Ministry of Finance. You may use it to study abroad.

Who can apply

• Level of study: You are about to start a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD programme, or are already studying on one.
• Where you study: You are studying abroad at a recognised higher education institution.
• Field of study: Any topic is fine.
• Nationality: You are a Cypriot national. Some calls for applications are also open to EU citizens and non-EU citizens, and Greek nationals who have been admitted to a state university in Cyprus may also be eligible to apply.
• Grades: You have achieved very good exam results. The selection process is partly based on your academic performance.
• Circumstances: Your income and any health issues also play a part, so financial or personal hardship may improve your chances.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online via the government portal gov.cy using a verified CY-Login account. There are separate calls for applications for Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD programmes. If you already hold a valid scholarship agreement for the same level of study, you do not need to apply again. The application period for the year 2025/2026 ran from 16 March to 8 April 2026, with the deadline for applications falling on 15:00.