Cypriot universities offer scholarships for Armenian students

YEREVAN, July 9. /ARKA/. Armenia students may apply for scholarships to universities in Cyprus, the RA Ministry of Education and Science reports. As part of its official development policy, Cyprus offers 2009-2010 scholarships to study in the fields of business, services, public management, tourism, agriculture and forestry.

For long-term scholarships, Armenia’s citizens can apply to the University of Nicosia. Short-term scholarships are available in other universities of Cyprus participating in the program.

Long-term scholarships (more than 12 months) including transport fees, tuition remission, a €750 monthly benefits, as well as benefits for the arrival and departure and medical insurance.

Short-term scholarships (4-6 weeks) include transport expenses, studies, €30 daily benefits, accommodation, medical insurance, internal transport and departure/arrival expenditures.

Eligible candidates are citizens of the list of scholarship recipient countries for the academic year 2009-2010. For more information about the scholarships, visit www.planning.gov.cy. Z. Sh.—0--