Welcome message from the President of the Administrative Board of IKY
Vasso Kindi
IKY has a long and distinguished history of contributing to Greek education and society. IKY is a well-respected institution for having supported thousands of young individuals in their efforts to expand their horizons, broaden and deepen their knowledge, develop their talents, acquire new skills and realize their dreams. IKY scholars have staffed Greek universities and Research Centers as professors and researchers and have significantly advanced the arts, the sciences, the humanities, and every facet of Greece’s economy and society.
Through its scholarships, IKY not only empowers students and citizens on an individual level, but also bolsters research and innovation, supports continuing education and professional training, and fosters international partnerships which amplify the presence of the academy on the global stage.
As the Administrative Board and I take on the leadership of IKY, we are committed to working with dedication and responsibility to uphold the institution’s legacy and continue its invaluable contribution to Greek undergraduate and postgraduate students, their professors and postdoctoral students. Through Erasmus+, the most successful European program, IKY, the Erasmus+ National Agency, will continue to provide its support to students in primary and secondary education, vocational education and training, as well as to teachers and professors, and adult learners to in order to strengthen their European identity and their bonds with fellow citizens across Europe.