With the continuous enhancement of the well-being of its students as one of its main objectives, the University of Cyprus continues its tradition of providing annual scholarships, with the loyal support, among others, of its friendly donors, practically supporting the efforts and dreams of its students for the successful completion of their studies.<\/p>\n
In this context, the University of Cyprus announces the\u00a0Michalis Polydoros Memorial Scholarships 2025-2026<\/strong> award\u00a0<\/span>to three postgraduate students of the Department of Informatics. These scholarships were established in early 2023, following the acceptance of the financial donation of Mr. Charalambos Polydoros, Michalis’ father, who had left a few months earlier for London, where he was pursuing a career in the field of cybersecurity.<\/p>\n This year’s scholars, who sent their messages of gratitude during the relevant Ceremony, are:<\/p>\n The donor Charalambos Polydorou<\/strong>, particularly moved as it is almost three years since the loss of his son, initially referred to the academic work of the late Michalis and rightfully congratulated the new scholars, wishing them every success in their research, academic and professional careers. Finally, he announced his desire to make a non-monetary donation to the University, so that Michalis’ book collections and electronic equipment can be made available to the Library and the Department of Informatics respectively.<\/p>\n In his message, the Rector, Professor Tasos Christofides,<\/strong> warmly thanked Mr Polydorou for his valuable and irreplaceable contribution and expressed the satisfaction of the University of Cyprus for his substantial support for the multi-level work that the first educational institution of higher education in Cyprus has been consistently carrying out since its establishment. He also emphasized that the provision of scholarships, with the support of the benefactors\/friends of the University of Cyprus, constitutes an investment in society and the future of Cyprus, as they make the beneficiaries its best ambassadors\/bearers, while at the same time honouring, in the best possible way, the memory of Michalis Polydorou. Addressing the scholarship students, the Rector welcomed them to the dynamic university community and wished them progress and success in their goals.<\/p>\n\n