The Foundation has established the Programme of Scholarships for Hellenes since 1978. At first the programme awarded scholarships to Greek University graduates for postgraduate studies or doctoral studies abroad. In 1998 the programme started awarding scholarships for doctoral studies in Greece and in 2001 for post-graduate studies in Greece. Over 130 Scholarships for Hellenes are awarded each year for both studies in Greece and abroad in all fields of study.

Scholarships for Hellenes can also be awarded to artists across all art forms who wish to improve their technique or abilities in schools, conservatories, workshops and academies abroad.
Furthermore, the Foundation awards grants to the children of its employees, past or present, in recognition of the services rendered.
The Scholars are selected by the Board of Directors of the Foundation taking into consideration the recommendations of committees of academic advisors. The Committees consist of University Professors, Academicians, specialised Scientists and renowned artists, whose participation and contribution are both honorary and voluntary. Former scholars of the Foundation, who currently hold academic positions, are also invited to participate in these committees.

More than a hundred scholars of the Onassis Foundation are currently teaching in Universities both in Greece and abroad, while others are distinguished in the public and private sector, as well as in the arts and sports.

In 1996 the Foundation, which continues supporting its scholars after the completion of their studies, published an album which included the curriculum vitae of approximately 1,000 scholars. A revised edition was issued in 2001.

From 1978 to 2010 a total of 4,411 scholarships have been granted. The total expenditure amounts to almost 60 million US dollars.

More information on the above programmes can be found here .

-For the Recommendation Letters in English, please click here .
-For the Certificate of Candidate Grade Classification, please click here.
-For the Scholarships Regulation, please click here .

CONTACT:

ARIONA HELLAS S.A
Representing The Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation In Greece
Programmes Of Scholarships For Hellenes
4, Aeschinou Str., 105 58 Athens

Tel. – Scholarships for post-graduate studies abroad: +30 210 37 13 052, +30 210 3713 053, +30 210 3713 054
Tel. – Scholarships for post-graduate studies in Greece and Scholarships for the Children of the Seamen and the Employees of the Onassis Group: +30 210 37 13 055, +30 210 37 13 056
Fax: +30 210 33 15 913
E-mail: fph@onassis.gr