Program for the Award of One (1) Undergraduate Scholarship at Greek Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) for the Academic Year 2025/2026 – Call for Expression of Interest

1. Eligibility

Foreign nationals and individuals of Greek descent who are permanent residents abroad, provided they are not receiving a scholarship allowance from any other program.

2. Required Documents

(Foreign documents must be officially certified and translated into Greek.)

Application form, including a list of up to three (3) preferred study programs

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Certificate of Greek language proficiency (if available)

Certificate of family status of the applicant and certified birth certificates of both parents

Certificate from the relevant authority in the applicant’s country confirming that their academic qualification grants them access to higher education in that country

Certificate from the Greek Diplomatic Authority abroad confirming:

That the applicant and their parents have been residing abroad for at least five (5) consecutive years prior to the academic year of the scholarship, and

That the applicant’s parents are not employees of the Greek public sector, either permanent or under contract (required for applicants of Greek descent)

One (1) recent passport-sized photograph

Photocopies of the passport pages

3. Submission Deadline

Interested applicants must submit their application by September 8, 2025, to the Consular Office of the Embassy of Greece in Tbilisi.

GENERAL INFORMATION

A. Duration of the Scholarship

One academic year for Greek language instruction (if necessary)

N+2 years for undergraduate studies, where N is the minimum number of years required to complete the degree program

B. Scholarship Benefits

Monthly allowance of €650

Exemption from tuition fees for Greek language courses

Free textbooks (except for those provided by the School of Modern Greek)

C. Scholarship Conditions

If the student is enrolled in Greek language courses, the scholarship will be renewed only if the student obtains a Certificate of Greek Language Proficiency in the May or September exams, within one year of starting the language program

The monthly allowance is granted only if the student achieves:

50% success rate in courses or ECTS credits in the first year,

60% in the second year,

70% in the third year,
continuing up to the N+2 year
(This applies to coursework and academic obligations such as internships or thesis projects)

Scholars are required to regularly attend classes and participate in all exam periods, maintaining consistent and satisfactory academic performance

At the following link on the Study in Greece platform, you can find information about Greek Higher Education Institutions (HEIs): https://studyingreece.edu.gr/universities/

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