In a move to support students facing financial difficulties, the University of Cyprus’ student welfare association awarded 58 scholarships worth a total of €59,000.

The scholarships were granted based on socio-economic criteria and academic performance. Among them, 21 scholarships of €1,000 each were funded by the non-profit organisation LetsHelp for top-performing undergraduate students in the 2024-2025 academic year.

An anonymous donor contributed 15 scholarships of €1,000 each, while the Panayiotis and Maroula Kountouris foundation, established in 1992 to support education, provided ten scholarships of the same amount. Additionally, the Sievert Larsson organisation, founded in 2007 to help young people pursue higher education, awarded another ten scholarships.

The University of Cyprus itself funded a €2,000 scholarship in memory of the late Philippos Pattouras, while another €1,000 scholarship was given in memory of Elena Maimari.

Before the ceremony, attendees enjoyed a live musical performance by student Antonis Antoniou, a member of the university’s music club.

The president of the student welfare association, Menelaos Menelaou, expressed gratitude to the donors, emphasising their crucial role in supporting students. He reassured that the university and the association will continue to aid students in collaboration with various organisations. Addressing the recipients, he acknowledged their hard work and encouraged them to strive for success.

University rector professor Tasos Christofides also praised the donors for their continued support and urged students to make the most of the opportunities provided. He encouraged them to maintain their connection with the university even after graduation.

The event concluded with remarks from representatives of the sponsoring organisations, including LetsHelp president Konstantia Pitta, lawyer Alexandra Vorka, and Sievert Larsson scholarship foundation general director Christos Papoutsas, among others.