Partner spotlight: The European Commission
“In just five years, we have expanded from six initial scholars to 82 - testimony to the EU’s commitment to reconciliation in Cyprus. By investing in the education of young Cypriots like yourselves, we are planting the seeds for a future where active citizens care deeply about each other, the environment, and continuous improvement”
Since 2019, the EU Scholarship Programme for Cypriot Youth at UWC* has supported over 500 young people from Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities to live and learn together through a UWC education.
As of 2025, the programme has supported 82 scholarships, 241 short course participants and 329 young people through one-day workshops, reaching over 5,000 young people in Cyprus through outreach activities.
The partnership combines two-year scholarships with bi-communal activities, including short courses, workshops and youth-led projects on the island. By bringing young people together across lines of division, the programme supports shared learning, understanding and responsibility in a context shaped by long-standing separation.
* The EU Scholarship Programme for Cypriot Youth at UWC is funded by the European Union and implemented by UWC.