Scholarships for Expatriate Cypriots Now Available for 2026
This initiative aims to strengthen ties with Cyprus, support academic advancement, and help young and adult Cypriots abroad reconnect with their language, culture, and heritage.
About the Scholarship Initiative
The Service for Overseas and Repatriated Cypriots, together with leading universities across Cyprus, has secured scholarships covering degree programs, distance-learning options, Greek language study, professional development, and even internship opportunities. These opportunities are open to eligible applicants of Cypriot descent living abroad.
Participating Institutions & Opportunities
University of Cyprus (UCY)
• 4 Scholarships: MBA Programme (up to 50% tuition)
• 2 Scholarships: Master’s in Natural Gas in Energy Transition (100% tuition)
• Programs across 8 Faculties, 12 Research Centres, and the School of Modern Greek
• Home of the annual NEPOMAK Discover Cyprus Programme
More info: UCY International Relations Service | Email: irs@ucy.ac.cy
Cyprus University of Technology (CUT)
• 3 full graduate scholarships for Cypriot expatriates
• 25 undergraduate programs, 14 master’s programs, doctoral studies
• Campuses in Limassol and Paphos
More info: CUT Scholarships | Email: administration@cut.ac.cy
Open University of Cyprus (OUC)
• 2 full scholarships + 1 partial scholarship (undergraduate or postgraduate)
• Fully online programmes, flexible learning, and Greek language courses
More info: Open University of Cyprus |Email: admissions@ouc.ac.cy
The Cyprus Institute (CyI)
• 15 postgraduate (Master’s/PhD) scholarships for expatriate Cypriots
• 3 paid internship placements (€650/month)
• Advanced research centres in Energy, Environment, Climate, Archaeology, and HPC
More info: Cyprus Institute Graduate School | Email: head.school@cyi.ac.cy
University of Nicosia (UNIC)
• 3 full postgraduate scholarships (excluding Medicine & Psychology)
• Ranked among the top 501–600 universities worldwide
More info: UNIC Graduate Programmes | Email: admissions@unic.ac.cy
European University Cyprus (EUC)
• 3 full postgraduate scholarships (excluding Medical & Veterinary studies)
• Five-Star QS Rating in Teaching, Employability & Global Engagement
More info: European University Cyprus | Email: info@euc.ac.cy
Eligibility & Application Notes
• Universities manage their own admissions and scholarship criteria independently.
• Applicants must authorize NEPOMAK to share progress updates with the Service for Overseas and Repatriated Cypriots.
Applicants must demonstrate Cypriot ancestry and obtain a certificate from:
• The local federation of overseas Cypriots, or
• The Cyprus embassy in their resident country, or
• NEPOMAK (young adults can register if not already members)