In 1978, the Onassis Foundation developed a significant program of scholarships for Hellenes. These scholarships were originally awarded to Greek University graduates for excellence in postgraduate or doctoral studies. They were available around the world. However, since 1998 the program has also provided awards to doctoral students in Greek public universities.

The foundation was established in honor of Aristotle Onassis, who was a Greek businessman that served as a symbol of wealth. This wealth was demonstrated financially as well as educationally, culturally, spiritually, and socially. For forty years, the efforts of the Onassis Foundation have served to provide access to this wealth through unleashing students’ potential as they work, study, and explore. In addition to a generous scholarship program, the foundation has also provided support to the international community through facilities such as the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center and grants to cultural associations, museums, and chairs and departments of Hellenic Studies in universities around the world.

Each year, over one hundred scholarships are awarded to students studying in Greece or abroad. Scholars are selected based on their academic excellence, according to recent and relevant reviews of individual students by their academic advisors. Academic advisors are often university professors, academics, scientists in specific areas of study, and artists. Participation is an honor, but entirely voluntary.

Current scholars are renowned participants in academics, science, the arts, business, and athletics. Over 6,000 scholarships have been awarded to date, honoring students in over thirty countries. These scholarships enable students to engage in academic research and activities in practically any field, but especially those related to Greek studies.

Applications are now open, and can be downloaded, printed, or submitted via the Greek version of the Onassis Foundation website. All materials must be received no later than February 28, 2018. In addition to a completed application, all applicants must submit recommendation letters and certificates of class rankings.

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The Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards several grants to United States students and young professionals to study and/or conduct academic research at universities within EU Member States. Topics of study must include EU policies, EU institutes and the American-European Union agenda. Grants are available for students with Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degrees.

Four total awards are available, for a grant period of six to nine months. The grant will last from September through June, with specific start dates negotiated directly with host institutions. Applicants may propose an area of research or study in one to three different countries. If a student is interested in studying in multiple countries, at least three months must be required in each European Union member state. The orientation date for the program will be supplied either by the Fulbright Commission or by the United States Embassy in the country of research.

To apply, students should submit a project proposal that focuses on the observation of comparative perspectives of issues of concern. These issues should be ones that involve both the United State and the European Union, such as:

• internal and external security
• peace-keeping
• the EU and NATO
• justice and home affairs
• finance
• trade
• human rights
• agricultural and environmental policies
• energy
• asylum
• human trafficking
• development
• EU enlargement

Other topics may also be accepted. Proposals should relate to EU competencies and not simply Europe or countries within Europe. There should be a holistic value to the project. Successful applicants will exhibit personal, academic, and creative excellence, along with a strong research rationale and plan. They will be strong leaders and clearly indicate how their studies will benefit American-European Union relationships during and after their grant periods.

Applicants should be proficient in the language of their chosen country, though this is not a mandatory component of the application process. TO apply and for more information, students should visit http://www.fulbrightschuman.eu.

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