Nicosia: The European Commission has announced the launch of the EU Scholarship Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community for the 2026/27 Academic Year, funded under the EU Aid Programme. According to Cyprus News Agency, the Programme has a budget of £2.5 million per academic year and continues to open pathways to education, training, and professional development for members of the Turkish Cypriot community across a wide range of academic and vocational fields within the European Union.
With this allocation, the total funding dedicated to the Programme since its establishment has reached £43 million, underlining the European Union's long-term commitment to education and skills development. The EU Scholarship Programme supports individuals at different stages of their educational and professional journeys, enabling them to gain academic qualifications, develop professional skills, and build experience in EU Member States.
By investing in education and skills, the Programme seeks to enhance employability, contribute to addressing skills gaps in the labour market, and support the long-term contribution of beneficiaries to their communities. As the 2025/26 Academic Year progresses, around 120 Turkish Cypriot scholars are pursuing studies in 19 EU Member States, with the scholarship process still ongoing. Fields of study include innovative and special education, artificial intelligence and robotics, sustainable renovation, sustainable development, environmental sciences, human rights, and EU languages such as French, Spanish, and German. These disciplines equip participants with the academic and professional skills needed to engage confidently with opportunities across Europe.
Beyond the scholarship period, the Programme promotes continued engagement through its Alumni Connect Initiative, which has brought together approximately 2,450 beneficiaries since 2007. The initiative strengthens professional networks, encourages collaboration, and supports knowledge exchange and lifelong learning, extending the impact of the Programme well beyond individual study periods. Applications for the 2026/27 Academic Year are open until 24 March 2026 at 23:59 (Cyprus time) and must be submitted online via www.euburs.eu.
For further information, interested individuals can visit www.euburs.eu or contact [email protected]. The EU Scholarship Programme is fully funded by the European Union and has been implemented by the Goethe-Institut since 2022.