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IKY State Scholarships Foundation — Application Guide

2026-09-19 6 min

IKY scholarships for postgraduate studies: the ESPA 2021-2027 programme for Greek universities, endowment competitions for studies abroad, requirements and the online application.

IKY (State Scholarships Foundation) Scholarships IKY is Greece's official state scholarships body. It administers both EU-funded programmes (ESPA) and scholarships from private endowments, for studies in Greece and abroad. Main Programmes 1. ESPA 2021-2027 Scholarships for Master's at Greek Universities Under Sub-project 1 of the "Human Resources and Social Cohesion 2021-2027" programme, IKY funds scholarships for master's programmes at Greek universities: - Maximum duration: 18 months - For graduates with a degree grade of at least "Very Good" (6.5/10) - Scholars must be enrolled and studying at a master's programme of a Greek university 2. Endowment Competitions — Master's Abroad Using endowment income (e.g. the Theodorideio Endowment for Educators), IKY announces competition-based scholarships for master's studies abroad in specific fields. Eligible are graduates of Greek universities with a grade of at least "Very Good". How to Apply 1. Visit https://www.iky.gr — "Scholarships" section 2. Find the active call that applies to you and download the full text 3. Applications are submitted electronically through the IKY system 4. Information: diagwnismoi@iky.gr — technical support: ikywebsupport@iky.gr Official page: https://www.iky.gr

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