Targeted grants for students

THE EDUCATION Ministry yesterday announced that it had allocated some €7.5 million to university and college students in Cyprus, by way of targeted grants.

The grants are going to be allocated to the universities directly to help students who need accommodation (€1,800 each); food (€1,092 each); books and equipment (€300 each); or new or better computers (€500 each). The grants are needs-based and given on a yearly basis. 

Applicants will be informed directly by their institutions. Those studying abroad get funded by the Cyprus State Scholarship Foundation (IKYK), instead.

 

 

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