A new round of International Scholarships funded by the State Scholarships Foundation has now opened, as follows:

• up to fifteen (15) scholarships to nationals (foreigners or / of Greek origin) of Balkan and Eastern European countries (non-member states of the European Union), Asia, Africa and Latin America and
• up to fifteen (15) scholarships to nationals (foreigners or / of Greek origin) of Greek origin) of the European Union Member States, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, U.S.A., Canada, Japan and Oceania, for studies in Greece, beginning in the academic year 2013-2014.

The scholarships offered to graduates wishing to study at a Greek state University or Research Institution:

1. to undertake postgraduate studies (Master's and PhD Degrees),

2. to pursue a postdoctoral research,

3. to collect research data,

    in any field of study

4. to follow Greek studies or

5. to specialise in Fine Arts

The scheme is open to those who do not hold Greek nationality.

The closing date for applicants is 26 July 2013

The call for proposals and the application form are available on the IKY website at www.iky.gr