Stavros S. Niarchos Foundation Fellowships for Excellence in Graduate Education
Last verified 26 May 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team
Fellowship offering $34,000 for Greek students enrolled at McGill with a first-class CGPA.
- Provider
- Stavros S. Niarchos Foundation
- Host country
- Canada
- Deadline
- To be confirmed for the 2027 intake
Eligibility & requirements at a glance
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- Who can apply
- The candidate must be admitted or enrolled in a full-time graduate research program at McGill and hold a First Class CGPA as determined by McGill (3.7/4.00 or higher). Strong preference will be given to incoming Greek applicants. First round is only open to Greek citizens and permanent residents of Greece.
- Funding
- Fully Funded
- Study level
- Masters, PhD
- Deadline
- To be confirmed for the 2027 intake
Key eligibility criteria
- The candidate must be admitted or enrolled in a full-time graduate research program at McGill and hold a First Class CGPA as determined by McGill (3.7/4.00 or higher). Strong preference will be given to incoming Greek applicants. First round is only open to Greek citizens and permanent residents of Greece.
Recorded funding information
- Fully Funded
About the Stavros S. Niarchos Foundation Fellowships for Excellence in Graduate Education (2026)
Funding information
The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.
- Fully Funded
Stavros S. Niarchos Foundation Fellowships for Excellence in Graduate Education eligibility
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- The candidate must be admitted or enrolled in a full-time graduate research program at McGill and hold a First Class CGPA as determined by McGill (3.7/4.00 or higher). Strong preference will be given to incoming Greek applicants. First round is only open to Greek citizens and permanent residents of Greece.
Stavros S. Niarchos Foundation Fellowships for Excellence in Graduate Education document information
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.
How to apply for the Stavros S. Niarchos Foundation Fellowships for Excellence in Graduate Education 2026
Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.
- 1Check the provider's process
Consult https://www.mcgill.ca/gps/funding/intl/international/stavros-s-niarchos to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.
- 2Check eligibility and any requested materials
Listed eligibility: The candidate must be admitted or enrolled in a full-time graduate research program at McGill and hold a First Class CGPA as determined by McGill (3.7/4.00 or higher). Strong preference will be given to incoming Greek applicants. First round is only open to Greek citizens and permanent residents of Greece.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
- 3Check dates and next steps
Listed deadline information: To be confirmed for the 2027 intake. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
Stavros S. Niarchos Foundation Fellowships for Excellence in Graduate Education deadline & application timeline
Provider deadline information: To be confirmed for the 2027 intake. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.
- Planning suggestion: 12 months out
Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.
- Planning suggestion: 6 months out
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- Planning suggestion: 3 months out
If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.
- Planning suggestion: 1 month out
If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.
- Provider deadlineTo be confirmed for the 2027 intake
Provider deadline information: To be confirmed for the 2027 intake. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.
Ready to apply?
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Visit official siteFrequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Stavros S. Niarchos Foundation Fellowships for Excellence in Graduate Education?+
The candidate must be admitted or enrolled in a full-time graduate research program at McGill and hold a First Class CGPA as determined by McGill (3.7/4.00 or higher). Strong preference will be given to incoming Greek applicants. First round is only open to Greek citizens and permanent residents of Greece.
What funding does the Stavros S. Niarchos Foundation Fellowships for Excellence in Graduate Education offer?+
Listed funding: Fully Funded. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.
When is the application deadline?+
Provider deadline information: To be confirmed for the 2027 intake. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.
What documents do I need to apply?+
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.
How do I check the application process?+
Consult https://www.mcgill.ca/gps/funding/intl/international/stavros-s-niarchos to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: The candidate must be admitted or enrolled in a full-time graduate research program at McGill and hold a First Class CGPA as determined by McGill (3.7/4.00 or higher). Strong preference will be given to incoming Greek applicants. First round is only open to Greek citizens and permanent residents of Greece.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: To be confirmed for the 2027 intake. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
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