Following an extended scholarship program called +100 scholarships through the non-profit organization SYN-ENOSIS of the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS), an exciting awarding ceremony took place in an atmosphere of pride and gratitude at the Pillars of Olympius Zeus.
UGS granted 100 Master and PHD programs of 1-2 years duration plus one excellence scholarship.
The scholarship evaluation committee consists of prominent shipping and academic personalities, chaired by Mr. Ioannis Xylas.
In her speech Ms. Lia Baloglou, representing the Minister of Culture Mrs Lina Mendonis told that UGS supports young children by investing in the future of the homeland.
It should be noted that the UGS has spent 130 million euros in recent years to support Greek society with cultural aid actions and the provision of scholarships.
The scholarships were funded by 65 shipping companies for studies at 52 universities in Greece and abroad in all fields of knowledge from business administration to the culture and arts.
In her speech, the president of the Union of Greek Shipowners, Ms. Melina Travlou, emphasized that through this ambitious program, the scholarship holders will become the ambassadors of Greece following the routes of Greek controlled ships that trade around the world.
Finally, Ms. Travlou paid tribute to the children efforts and their families support.
The scholars expressed their gratitude to the Union of Greek Shipowners for helping them with their studies and urged all the children of this country not to give up and pursue their dreams.
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