Greek Government Scholarships

Eligibility and Application

• The total number of scholarships for each country varies enormously. Citizens from the following countries are eligible for scholarships from the Greek government: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Iraq, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Latvia, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Palestine, Peru, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.

  The application forms for the Greek government scholarships are only available in English, French and Greek. You can find the application forms in the scholarship section of the official Greek government website concerning education.

  Greek Ministry of National Education and Religious Affairs
  General Secretary's Office
  Andrea Papandreou 37
  Marousi 15180 Greece
  ypepth.gr/en_ec_page1980.htm (for English)

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

• Informally known simply as the University of Athens, the institution was formed in 1837, just eight years after Greece achieved independence. The French language and literature course is covered by the Greek government scholarship. Students can earn a post graduate diploma. The studies are in both Greek and French. All course costs are covered by the scholarship and there is a monthly allowance of 500 euros and a onetime Athens settlement allowance of 500 euros.

  National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
  30 Panepistimiou Ave,
  106 79 Athens, Greece,
  210-7277315
  en.uoa.gr

The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

• Known as Aristotelian University, it is the biggest university in Greece. Established in 1925, it is an international university with connections to a number of other universities in Europe. The university is in Thessaloniki, the second-largest city in Greece. Students can study for a civil engineering doctorate at the university. The civil-engineering department is connected to the University of London. All course costs and a settlement allowance of 550 euros are covered by the scholarship. There is also a monthly allowance of 500 euros.

  Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
  541 24, Thessaloniki, Greece,
  2310-99-6000
  auth.gr

University of Macedonia

• Macedonia University, also in Thessaloniki, specializes in the social, economic and political sciences. Students can study for an economic science degree at the university. The course includes administration services, logistical management, finance management and enterprise administration. The settlement allowance is 500 euros because the university is located outside of Athens. The scholarship covers a monthly stipend of 500 euros and a onetime settlement expense allowance of 150 euros.

  University of Macedonia
  156 Egnatia Street,
  GR-540 06 Thessaloniki, Greece
  2310-891223
  uom.gr

University of Crete

• The University of Crete is located in the two cities of Heraklio and Rethymno on the Greek island of Crete. A relatively small university, it has only five faculties and 17 departments. History and archeology courses are offered at the university. The course concerns the history of the Balkans and the archeology of the Byzantine empire. The course fees are covered and there is a 500 euro monthly allowance for expenses. There is also a onetime allowance of 700 euros which covers transport to the university and settlement.

  University of Crete
  Gallos University Campus
  74100 Rethymnon
  Crete, Greece
  302-8310-545202
  uoc.gr