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Drakos DMC Launches Exclusive Scholarship To Cultivate Future Tourism Leadership

Overview Of The Scholarship Initiative

Drakos DMC, a prominent destination management company operating across Cyprus and Greece, has announced a strategic scholarship opportunity aimed at nurturing emerging talent in the tourism industry. This initiative offers a full scholarship for a Master of Science in Tourism Management at the Cyprus University of Technology (Tepak), valued at €5,125.

Scholarship Details And Eligibility

The award targets final-year students and recent graduates up to 24 years of age who hold degrees in tourism, business administration, marketing, or related areas. Candidates are expected to demonstrate excellent academic performance and must be permanent residents of Limassol. For undergraduate tourism students, the scholarship may also apply to postgraduate studies in complementary fields.

Commitment And Career Advancement

A unique feature of this scholarship is its linkage to immediate professional integration. The successful candidate is required to commence full-time employment with Drakos DMC while pursuing the postgraduate degree and to continue with the company for an additional 30 months upon completion. Applications can be submitted by contacting Drakos DMC through their careers email, accompanied by a current curriculum vitae.

Application Process And Timelines

Prospective candidates must apply for the master’s program between February and April 2026. The full terms and conditions of the scholarship will be outlined in close coordination with the Cyprus University of Technology.

About Drakos DMC

Renowned for its premium travel experiences, Drakos DMC specializes in incentive travel, conference management, corporate events, and the design of integrated programs for international organizations. Their comprehensive approach, which spans strategic planning through to on-the-ground execution, underlines their status as a leader in the tourism management sector.

RIF Launches Free Workshop To Support Research Funding Applications

Overview

The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) is organising a free proposal-writing workshop for applicants preparing submissions under its “Research in Enterprises” call (ENTERPRISES/0326). The workshop will take place on 2 June 2026, from 10:30 to 12:30, at the Research and Innovation Foundation.

The session is intended for participants preparing proposals for the ENTERPRISES/0326 call, particularly those with no previous experience or limited experience in proposal writing. It aims to strengthen their knowledge and skills through presentations and hands-on guidance.

Benefits

Participants will receive expert guidance on how to prepare proposals for the ENTERPRISES/0326 call, helping them better understand the proposal-writing process and RIF submission requirements.

Participation is free of charge.

Who can apply

The workshop is aimed at individuals from:

  • Research Organisations
  • Enterprises
  • Other private and public sector bodies

Participants do not requireprevious experiencein proposal writing. They should be preparing proposals for the “Research in Enterprises” (ENTERPRISES/0326) call.

Criteria

Due to the limited number of available places, priority will be given to participants who:

  • Are submitting a proposal to RIF programmes for the first time, specifically to the ENTERPRISES/0326 call
  • Intend to participate in proposals as project coordinators (leaders)
  • Are not already project coordinators in RIF-funded projects from previous “Research in Enterprises” calls

How to apply

Interested participants must register through the online participation form by 25 May 2026 at 13:00. The workshop will be conducted in Greek.

Participants must first watch the recording of the ENTERPRISES/0326 webinar, held on 28 April 2026, before attending the proposal-writing workshop.

For more information, applicants can contact the RIF Partner Support Centre at 22205000 or support@research.org.cy.

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