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University scholarship, University of Nicosia with the Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs (CyprusAid)

CyprusAid Scholarship at the University of Nicosia

Fully funded places at the University of Nicosia for students from ten African countries, with limited master's and PhD programmes.
Official page for the CyprusAid Scholarship at the University of Nicosia (opens in a new tab)

What it pays

100% tuition, accommodation, a monthly allowance, medical examinations, visa or residence permit fees and insurance. Check the allowance amount with UNIC International Admissions.

Fields: Any field

Who can apply

Citizens of 10 listed countries

Eligible country codes: KE, UG, RW, ZM, BW, MU, GH, SN, TZ, MG

  • You must be a citizen of Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Zambia, Botswana, Mauritius, Ghana, Senegal, Tanzania or Madagascar.
  • You must meet UNIC's admission and English language requirements for your programme.
  • Undergraduate places are for English-taught on-campus bachelor's programmes, excluding the Medical School.
  • Master's places are limited to the MBA, the MA in International Relations and Eastern Mediterranean Studies, and the MA in Digital Media and Communications. The doctoral place is in International Relations.

Deadline

Spring 2027 intake: 6 November 2026 as stated by the university. Dates for the Fall 2027 intake were not published on 17 October 2026.

Deadlines move a little every year and some close early. Confirm the date on the official page before you plan around it.

Documents you will need

  • Passport or national ID
  • Secondary school certificate and transcripts (undergraduate)
  • Bachelor's degree and official transcripts (postgraduate)
  • CV where applicable
  • Proof of English proficiency

How to apply, step by step

  1. Step 1: Check your country and programme

    Confirm your nationality is on the list and your programme is eligible.

  2. Step 2: Prepare documents

    Gather your passport, certificates, transcripts, CV and English proof.

  3. Step 3: Email UNIC

    Email int.admissions@unic.ac.cy with the subject 'CyprusAid' scholarship scheme, attaching your documents.

  4. Step 4: Wait for evaluation

    UNIC evaluates applications against admission requirements and notifies you electronically.
Official page for the CyprusAid Scholarship at the University of Nicosia (opens in a new tab)

Conditions if you accept

  • Awards follow UNIC admission requirements and the scheme's terms, and are subject to an evaluation process.

Tips for a stronger application

  • This is a university scheme with government aid funding, not a national Cyprus government scholarship, so confirm every term directly with UNIC.
  • Nigerian applicants are not eligible, so check the list before applying.
  • Apply well before 6 November, because places are limited.

Student visa guides

Winning the award does not include the visa. Plan your application with our guide for the host country.

Common questions

Sources

Checked against these official pages on 17 Oct 2026.

What we can and cannot promise

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