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Samos supports its students
“Samos supports its students”
Study with a scholarship in Samos at the Dpt. of Information & Communication Systems Eng., University of the Aegean
The ongoing economic crisis, together with the pandemic and other issues in the North Aegean and on Samos in particular, still puts great pressure on families of new students in the University of the Aegean departments on Samos, leading many to choose programmes near home, pushing entrance baselines very low and reducing student numbers on the island.
To limit this — which can even threaten the very presence of the University on the island — and to support new students who excel in the entrance exams, the Department of Information and Communication Systems Engineering implements the pioneering scholarship programme “SAMOS SUPPORTS ITS STUDENTS”.
Under the programme, the highest-ranking new entrants for academic year 2023–24 who meet a minimum mark threshold will receive a scholarship of €10,000 to support their stay on Samos for the 5 years of their studies. Scholarships are paid in instalments according to the students’ academic progress.
The Department will cover a nationwide information campaign so that “SAMOS SUPPORTS ITS STUDENTS” reaches parents and students across Greece, and will support the programme administratively (selection and monitoring of progress, transparency) throughout its life.
For 2023, the target is to award scholarships to the first three to five female/male students, thus attracting a multiple of good students to our department.
Individuals, companies, organisations and foundations are invited to contribute to the scholarship programme according to their means.
All scholarships are paid by the University of the Aegean directly to the students, according to the programme rules. Donors receive detailed information on the use of their gift and the documentation required for tax recognition.
The University will express its gratitude and public recognition to every partner in this effort. Donors may choose not to have their details published.
To register your interest in joining the programme, you can complete the official form; all data are treated in confidence.
Registration form
For donors and partners of the “Samos supports its students” programme
Your data are handled only by University staff for this action. We will contact you after submission.
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“Samos supports its students” — Dpt. of I.C. Systems Eng.
The “Samos supports its students” programme awards scholarships of up to €10,000 to high-achieving national exam candidates in the 90% general upper-secondary stream for the B.Sc. in Information and Communication Systems Engineering, University of the Aegean, whose entrance mark exceeds 15,000 points.
Scholars are selected solely by the national exam admission ranking of first-year high achievers, with no other financial or social criterion. If available funds are insufficient for all who meet the above, selection follows the ranking order. Support is paid in annual instalments according to the minimum study duration, provided scholars meet the following:
- They have successfully passed courses totalling at least 45 ECTS by the end of the September resit of each previous year after admission.
- Their average mark in the previous year’s courses is 7.0 or higher.
These scholarships are separate from any other student aid or entitlements (e.g. student halls, free meals, etc.).
The scholarship is subject to available resources and may be changed by a Department Assembly decision.
Events
Photos from the event
Press release — Karlovasi, Samos, 14 February 2023
Samos scholarship programme “Samos supports its students” — award ceremony, academic year 2022–23
On Saturday 11 February 2023 the graduation ceremony for the new B.Sc. and M.Sc. graduates of the Department of Information and Communication Systems Engineering was held successfully in Karlovasi, Samos. During the ceremony, scholarships were awarded under the “Samos supports its students” programme for academic year 2022–23.
Under the programme, the top-ranked new entrants to the Department whose entrance mark exceeds 15,000 points receive a €10,000 scholarship to support their stay on the island of Samos for the full duration of their studies. Scholarships are paid in annual instalments, also depending on the academic progress of the new student scholars.
For 2022–23, three (3) scholarships were awarded to Georgios Tsoropoulos, Aikaterini Petrou and Stamatia Pantazi, who met all programme criteria and had the highest entrance marks among general upper-secondary candidates.
The programme was supported by donations from:
- SoftOne Technologies (Gold Donor), represented by its president Mr Antonis Kyriazis
- Samiaki Anaptixi (Gold Donor), represented by its managing director Mr Dimitrios Tsakoumagkos
- The Fame business (Donor), represented by Mr Filimon Anagnostou.
The “Samos supports its students” programme will continue in coming academic years. Donor applications to join the programme are submitted on: https://bit.ly/UAegean
Karlovasi, Samos, 17 June 2022
Samos scholarship programme “Samos supports its students”
On the afternoon of Friday 17 June, the B.Sc. and M.Sc. graduation ceremony of the Department of Information and Communication Systems Engineering, University of the Aegean, was held in the courtyard of the Porfyriada School in Karlovasi, where degrees were presented to our graduates. Our students were rewarded for their effort and received their degrees proudly, in the presence of family, friends, staff and guests.
A commemorative plaque was presented to SoftOne, which actively supports the “Samos supports its students” scholarship programme.
Congratulations to all our students — we wish you every success in your careers!
The “Samos supports its students” programme will continue in coming academic years. Donor applications to join the programme are submitted on: https://bit.ly/UAegean
Press release — Karlovasi, Samos, 17 January 2022
Samos scholarship programme “Samos supports its students” — award ceremony, academic year 2021–22
On Friday 14 January 2022, with all required health measures, the graduation ceremony for the new B.Sc. and M.Sc. graduates of the Department of Information and Communication Systems Engineering was held in Karlovasi, Samos. During the ceremony, commemorative plaques were presented to the donors of the “Samos supports its students” programme who supported it for 2021–22.
Under the programme, the top-ranked new entrants to the Department who meet a minimum mark receive a €10,000 scholarship to support their stay on the island of Samos for the full duration of their studies. Scholarships are paid in annual instalments according to the progress of the new students.
For 2021–22 one scholarship was awarded to the new student Stylianos Somatopoulos, who met all criteria and had the highest entrance mark among general upper-secondary candidates.
The programme was supported by donations from:
- West Samos Municipality (Gold Donor), represented by Mayor Mr Alexios Lymperis
- SoftOne Technologies (Gold Donor), represented by its president Mr Antonis Kyriazis
- Samiaki Anaptixi (Gold Donor), represented by its managing director Mr Dimitrios Tsakoumagkos
- The Fame business (Donor), represented by Mr Filimon Anagnostou.
The “Samos supports its students” programme will continue in coming academic years. Donor applications to join the programme are submitted on: https://bit.ly/UAegean
Donors & scholars
SoftOne Technologies (Gold Donor), represented by its president Mr Antonis Kyriazis.
Samiaki Anaptixi (Gold Donor), with Mr Dimitrios Tsakoumagkos and Ms Katerina Stavrou as contacts.
In memory of Stefanos Vasileiou
Contact: Mr Filimon Anagnostou.
Contact: Mr Ioannis Chiotis.