Selection is made from a large number of well qualified candidates and competition is often keen.  Approximately one in eight applications is accepted. 

Criteria applied are:
-The scholastic ability of the candidate measured in terms of previous academic record and the economic situation of the individual.

Additional factors determining selection include:

• Field of study/research.
• Country and University where candidates have been admitted.
• How clear and complete the application is.

All these factors are carefully considered in the interests of equity, balance and quality. 

The A. G. Leventis Foundation is not obliged to give explanation regarding the decisions of the Selection Committee and does not provide feedback to the hundreds of applications received each year.