CyprusAid Scholarship 2027 at the University of Nicosia (Fully Funded)
The University of Nicosia, in cooperation with CyprusAid and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, offers the CyprusAid Scholarship 2027 for eligible students from selected African countries. The scholarship supports undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Cyprus, covering tuition fees and additional expenses. Applications for the Spring 2027 intake must be submitted by 6 November 2026.
Quick Overview
Programme: CyprusAid Scholarship 2027
Opportunity Type: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarship
Host Institution: University of Nicosia
Country: Cyprus
Study Format: On-campus Bachelor’s programmes and selected postgraduate programmes
Funding: Fully Funded
Eligible Countries: Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Zambia, Botswana, Mauritius, Ghana, Senegal, Tanzania, and Madagascar
Application Deadline: 6 November 2026 (Spring 2027 intake)
About the CyprusAid Scholarship 2027
The CyprusAid Scholarship scheme provides financial support for eligible students pursuing approved degree programmes at the University of Nicosia.
The initiative covers Bachelor’s programmes, selected Master’s programmes, and a PhD programme. Scholarship recipients receive financial support for tuition fees, accommodation, and other study-related expenses.
The scholarship is available only to nationals of the ten eligible countries identified by the University of Nicosia.
Available Degree Programmes
The CyprusAid Scholarship 2027 supports undergraduate and postgraduate studies in specified programmes.
Undergraduate Studies
Undergraduate scholarships cover 100% of tuition fees for eligible Bachelor’s degree programmes.
The scholarships apply to English-taught, on-campus Bachelor’s programmes offered by the University of Nicosia.
Programmes offered by the Medical School are excluded from the scholarship scheme.
Postgraduate Studies
The scholarship covers 100% of tuition fees for selected Master’s degree programmes.
The eligible programmes are:
• MBA – Master in Business Administration
• MA in International Relations and Eastern Mediterranean Studies
• MA in Digital Media and Communications
The following doctoral programme is also eligible:
• PhD in International Relations
Applicants must meet the admission and English language requirements of their selected programme.
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CyprusAid Scholarship 2027 Benefits and Financial Coverage
The University of Nicosia describes CyprusAid as a full scholarship scheme that supports eligible students throughout their approved programme of study.
Confirmed scholarship benefits include:
✓ 100% tuition fee coverage for the approved programme
✓ Accommodation
✓ Monthly sponsorship allowance
✓ Medical examinations
✓ Visa or residence permit fees
✓ Insurance
✓ Other personal or administrative expenses
The scholarship therefore provides financial support for both academic costs and additional expenses associated with studying in Cyprus.
Eligibility Criteria
The CyprusAid Scholarship 2027 is available to eligible students who meet the nationality and academic requirements established by the University of Nicosia.
Applicants must:
• Hold nationality from one of the eligible countries.
• Meet the University of Nicosia admission requirements for their selected programme.
• Meet the English language requirements of the selected programme.
• Submit all required documents for admission and scholarship evaluation.
Eligible Countries
The scholarship scheme is available to nationals of the following countries:
• Kenya
• Uganda
• Rwanda
• Zambia
• Botswana
• Mauritius
• Ghana
• Senegal
• Tanzania
• Madagascar
Eligible applicants must hold a valid passport or official identification document confirming nationality from one of these countries.
Required Documents
The University of Nicosia outlines separate document requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate applicants.
Undergraduate Applicants
Applicants pursuing Bachelor’s degree programmes will be required to submit documents such as:
• Valid passport
• Secondary school leaving certificate
• Academic transcripts, where applicable
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Any additional documents required for admission and visa purposes
Postgraduate Applicants
Postgraduate applicants will be required to submit documents such as:
• Valid passport or national ID
• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution and official academic transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae, where applicable
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Any additional documents required for admission and visa purposes
Applicants should prepare the documents applicable to their selected programme and follow the university’s admission and scholarship requirements.
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Application Process
Students interested in the CyprusAid Scholarship 2027 should indicate their interest by email to the University of Nicosia.
The university instructs applicants to use the subject line:
‘CyprusAid’ scholarship scheme
Applicants must also meet the admission requirements for their selected degree programme and submit the documents required for admission and scholarship evaluation.
The application process involves the following steps:
• Identify an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate programme.
• Review the admission and English language requirements of the selected programme.
• Prepare the required academic and identification documents.
• Indicate interest in the scholarship scheme by email using the specified subject line.
• Submit the required documents for admission and scholarship evaluation.
Applicants can contact the International Admissions Office of the University of Nicosia for further information or assistance.
Selection Process
Applications will be assessed according to the University of Nicosia’s admission requirements and the terms of the CyprusAid Scholarship scheme.
Final decisions regarding admission and scholarship awards will be made following the relevant evaluation process.
Applicants will receive notification of their application outcome electronically.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the CyprusAid Scholarship Spring 2027 intake is:
6 November 2026
Applicants must submit their applications by the stated deadline and follow the university’s admission and scholarship application instructions.
Official Link
Read the official announcement carefully and follow the stated application instructions.
