University of Cyprus renews €20,000 scholarship agreement with Sievert Larsson Foundation

Nicosia, Cyprus. The University of Cyprus and the Sievert Larsson Scholarship Foundation have renewed an agreement providing 20 scholarships worth a total of €20,000 to students facing financial difficulties.

The scholarships will be awarded through the University of Cyprus Student Welfare Association based on academic and socioeconomic criteria.

Scholarship support

The scheme is intended to support students with strong academic performance who face financial difficulties that could affect their ability to continue their studies.

The scholarships are designed to reduce financial barriers and allow students to devote greater attention to their studies and personal development.

Agreement signing

The agreement was signed by University of Cyprus rector Professor Tasos Christofides and foundation founder Sievert Larsson.

The signing was also attended by the foundation’s general director, Christos Papoutsas, and Cleanthis Pissarides, head of the university’s Studies and Student Welfare Service and president of the University of Cyprus Student Welfare Association.

Foundation’s aims

The Sievert Larsson Scholarship Foundation was established by philanthropist Sievert Larsson to provide financial support to high-achieving, capable and promising students in need.

The foundation aims to enable students to continue their studies without interruption while developing their academic and professional potential.

According to the University of Cyprus Student Welfare Association, the renewed donation confirms the long-standing cooperation between the foundation and the university and reflects the foundation’s continued commitment to equal access to higher education.