The Dean's Distinguished Scholarship is The Cyprus Institute’s most prestigious scholarship scheme for Doctoral studies. The scheme provides the opportunity to young scholars that demonstrate outstanding academic performance to pursue their doctoral studies at the lnstitute, while at the same time, covering full funding of tuition and registration fees and a generous stipend for living expenses in addition to an annual research allowance.
The Cyprus Institute Information
Founded in 2005, The Cyprus Institute is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the large town of Nicosia (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education and Culture of Cyprus, The Cyprus Institute is a coeducational higher education institution. The Cyprus Institute offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details.
Eligibility Criteria
While reviewing the applications received, the Admissions Committee will make a recommendation to the Scholarships Committee on qualified applicants who may be considered for the Dean's Distinguished Scholarship. The Scholarship Committee, comprised of experts from the respective scientific field, will interview and evaluate short-listed applicants according to the following selection criteria:
- Applicants must have either a first degree (BSc/BA, etc.) or a subsequent degree that is relevant to the proposed studies, and which reflects excellence, great academic potential, and overall evidence of a high-achieving student.
- Applicants must submit a very strong application (i.e., solid personal statement and sample of previous or current work) to The Cyprus Institute Graduate School as per the judgement of the Scholarships Committee.
- Applicants will have an online interview with the Scholarships Committee (excluding the proposed primary supervisor(s)) to discuss the student’s application.
Offered Benefits
The scholarship is covering full funding of tuition and registration fees and a generous stipend for living expenses in addition to an annual research allowance.
Application Process
Go to Cyprus Institute on gs.cyi.ac.cy to apply
Required Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Academic Degrees and Official Transcripts
- English Language Certificates
- Statement of Intent