George and Victoria Karelia Foundation 2026

About this scholarship

The George and Victoria Karelia Foundation offers postgraduate scholarships for Master's and PhD studies in selected economics, business, public administration, shipping, finance, and environmental fields in Greece and abroad.

The George and Victoria Karelia Foundation offers scholarships for postgraduate study to support young scientists pursuing advanced academic and professional development. Based on the referenced posting, the programme funds Master's and PhD studies for the 2026/2027 academic year at higher education institutions in Greece and abroad.

The scholarship is aimed at candidates in specific fields, including Business Administration, Public Administration, Regional Economics and Development, Shipping, Trade and Finance, and Environmental and Agricultural Economics. The referenced announcement notes a total of 32 scholarships, divided between 12 awards for study in Greece and 20 awards for study abroad.

Detailed financial terms are not fully specified in the available posting, so applicants should expect to review the official call carefully for information on tuition support, allowances, or other covered costs. Because the exact funding package is not stated in the reference material, students should not assume full cost coverage without checking the official announcement.

This programme appears suitable for graduates and early-career researchers seeking postgraduate study in economics- and management-related disciplines. Applicants should prepare to demonstrate academic promise and fit with the eligible subject areas. Applications are generally made by following the instructions in the foundation's scholarship announcement or the relevant university career office notice.

Levels funded: Master's and PhD
Study location: Greece or abroad
Fields: business, economics, public administration, shipping, trade, finance, and environmental/agricultural economics
Known intake in the reference posting: 2026/2027

Eligibility

Who can apply for this scholarship

Applicants must be young scientists seeking postgraduate study at Master's or PhD level in higher education institutions in Greece or abroad. The scholarship is intended for candidates pursuing eligible fields such as business administration, public administration, regional economics and development, shipping, trade and finance, and environmental or agricultural economics.

Study levelMaster, PhD

Host countryGREECE

Eligible subjectsAgriculture, Business, Economics, Environmental_Sci, Finance

Open toInternational applicants

Requirements

Documents typically needed to apply

01The referenced posting does not list a full document checklist. Applicants should expect to follow the official scholarship announcement and provide materials supporting their academic background

02proposed postgraduate study

03and eligibility for the relevant field and level of study.

VariesMaster, PhD

Applications close

Rolling

2026/2027

Last updated: Jun 2026

What’s covered

–Tuition fees

–Maintenance stipend

–Travel allowance

–Accommodation

Duration

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Currency

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Where you can use this

Open positions accepting George and Victoria Karelia Foundation.

Democritus University of Thrace

Greece

1 month ago

32 Scholarships for Master's and PhD Studies in Business, Public Administration, Economics, Shipping, Trade, Finance, and Environmental & Agricultural Economics

32 scholarships are available for postgraduate studies for the academic year 2026/2027 from the George and Victoria Karelia Foundation, as shared by the Career Office of Democritus University of Thrace. The announcement concerns Master's and PhD level studies at Higher Education Institutions in Greece and abroad. The listed study areas include Business Administration , Public Administration , Regional Economics and Development , Shipping, Trade and Finance , and Environmental & Agricultural Econ...

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