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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Am I eligible to apply?
    Yes, if you are applying for postgraduate studies or doctoral research only. Post-doctoral research is not included.
  2. Is the grant offered on an annual basis?
    Yes, it is offered on an annual basis.
  3. Which is the submission deadline?
    You may submit your application from April 5th until June 15th 2011. The online form will not be accessible beyond the 15th of June 2011.
  4. Is there an age limit?
    No, there is not.
  5. Who completes a New Application?
    It is for all applicants who have not received a grant from the A.G. Leventis Foundation before.
  6. Who completes a Repeat Application?
    A Repeat application should be completed by previous/current Leventis scholars (who received a grant in the past or currently receiving) who are now interested in commencing a new academic degree provided that they did not receive an educational grant for more than 2 years in the past.
  7. Who completes a Renewal Application?
    A Renewal application should be completed by current Leventis Scholars (students currently receiving a grant) who are continuing with the same degree for the next academic year.
  8. How many times can I apply for the renewal of my grant if I am a Leventis Scholar?
    You may apply for two consecutive years. Any other application after the completion of the third year will be automatically rejected.
  9. I am the recipient of a Leventis grant. Am I entitled to apply for a renewal?
    Yes, provided you maintain a high academic performance. However, you may apply for a renewal of the grant for two academic years. Beyond that, such applications will be automatically rejected.
  10. I will study at a European (France & Greece excluded)/ US & Canadian /other country university and I will not have received my official acceptance letter by the deadline of the 15th of June.
    We could alternatively accept a conditional offer. If that is not available either then the application will be automatically rejected.
  11. I have just completed my first degree (BA, BSc, etc) after studying at a European (France & Greece excluded)/ US & Canadian/other country university but I have not received it yet. What do I have to send instead?
    You should include the copy of an official transcript (official document issued by the University with final detailed marks and exams results) and also an official letter from the registry of the University stating that you have completed your studies.
  12. I will study at a French/Greek University but I will not have received my official acceptance letter and/or the results of my first degree by the deadline of the 15th of June.
    You must submit your application by the 15th of June. However, you will be able to access it in order to upload the 2 requested attachments only (the rest of the application will be locked) by the 30th of August. Failure to submit these by then will lead to the system automatically rejecting the application.
  13. Regarding the secondary school diploma, I have GCSE’s and A-Level certificates instead. Would all of these be necessary?
    No, just upload the A-Level certificates.
  14. Should I upload my undergraduate and MA degree certificates as well as the academic transcripts?
    Yes, this is required.
  15. I am already enrolled since last year. What should I send?
    All requested documents including copy of the registration.
  16. Should I translate my degrees?
    There is no need to translate your degrees if they are in Greek or in French. Degrees in other languages must be translated in English (unofficial translation is accepted).
  17. How can I upload more than 1 page per slot?
    You must scan all pages together in 1 .pdf document and upload it.
  18. What is a progress report?
    For RENEWAL applications only: A progress report is written by the student informing us on his/her academic progress during the last academic year. Maximum word limit: 500 words.
  19. How many reference letters should I include?
    Only 1 reference letter will be required.
  20. The professor that will prepare my recommendation letter does not speak English. What should I do?
    The reference letter should be written in English, Greek or French (otherwise translation in English will be necessary).
  21. The professor prefers to send the recommendation letter himself. What should I do?
    Please fill in your professor’s contact details at the References Stage of the electronic form and we will email him asking for the recommendation letter (bear in mind he will also have to check his junk E-mail folder). Most importantly, the responsibility to do the follow up lies with you: You will have to liaise with your referee and check regularly the status of your application in order to confirm that the letter has been submitted by the deadline of the 15th of June.
  22. Are there any requirements regarding the reference letter?
    Only documents in PDF format will be accepted. For a reference letter to be valid when scanned and uploaded by the applicant: It must be written on the official head paper of the university and be signed. When it is sent directly through the professor’s email it is sufficient if the university’s email address has been used.
  23. Should the supporting documents be legalized by a public authority?
    No, this is not required.
  24. Finances: Should I include a copy of my tax form or my parents’?
    This is not required. If you would like to submit it anyway, please scan it together with your ID proof in 1 .pdf document and upload.
  25. I have missed the deadline. Can I still apply?
    No, applications are accepted until the 15th of June. The online form is not accessible beyond that date.
  26. When are the applications examined?
    Applications for studies in France and Greece are examined in September. Applications for studies in all other European countries as well as US & Canada are examined in July.
  27. How is the selection made?
    Competition is very keen and we receive hundreds of applications. Emphasis is given on the academic ability and the economic situation of the candidate. Unfortunately we cannot satisfy all requests. About 1 application in 11 is accepted.
  28. I have received a negative reply. Can I ask for my case to be re-examined?
    No, cases are not re-examined.
  29. When will I know about the results?
    All applicants will be informed via email by the end of August except those studying at French and Greek universities who will be notified by the end of September.
  30. What is the amount offered?
    The grant offered varies according to the country of study. It aims to cover only part of the expenses and it will not be sufficient to cover the total cost.
  31. What about the payment of grants?
    Grants are offered by the A.G. Leventis Foundation on an annual basis to cover the next academic year. The grants are usually paid in two remittances to the beneficiary’s bank account, the first half in October and the second half in February.