The EU Scholarship Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community is implemented by the Goethe-Institut. This Programme’s objective is to provide the Turkish Cypriot community with broad education opportunities within the European Union and enhance the connection with the Programme’s alumni and the EU while assisting the alumni with further professional development.
Funded by
the European Union
We, the Goethe-Institut, as the implementing body of the EU Scholarship Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community (EUSP), funded by the European Union, process your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This document explains how your data is collected, used, and protected.
Our contact details:
EU Scholarship Programme
Server Somuncuoglu St. Bekir Oğlu Apt.
No: 4 Nicosia, Cyprus
Email:
euscholarships-cyprus@goethe.de
We refer to you as “you” and to your personal data as “data.”
You can access our scholarship-related website anonymously. Your browser automatically sends certain technical information (access data) such as the IP address, access date, browser type, and referring page.
We use this data primarily to ensure website security, detect technical issues, and maintain stable operations. Data is usually stored for a short period unless it is required for longer for investigations or security incidents.
When you apply for the EU Scholarship Programme or contact us regarding the programme, we process the personal data necessary to manage the application and award process. This may include:
Your submitted documents are used solely for evaluation, selection, and scholarship award purposes.
Selected scholarship recipients will receive award letters and related documentation. Data may be stored to reissue documents if originals are lost.
If required by law or requested by authorities, certain personal data may be disclosed (for example identification documents or application-related files).
Your application data will be deleted after the end of the programme, except where legal obligations or archival requirements apply.
Processing for scholarship application, evaluation, and award:
Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract).
Legal obligations: Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR.
Special categories of data (e.g., health requirements): Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR (consent).
If you use an online portal for applications or programme management, we process:
Data is processed solely for programme management. Anonymized data may be used for analysis and improvement. Accounts and related data are deleted according to retention periods or upon request.
EUSP Application Portal GAP – Absidion: https://portal.gap.goethe.de/en-US
Cookies and similar technologies are used for website functionality, analytics, and, with consent, personalization. Users can adjust cookie settings at any time through the relevant settings on the website.
We may contact you regarding the EU Scholarship Programme via email or other channels.
Newsletters: Newsletters are sent only with your consent and can be unsubscribed at any time.
Marketing communication: Communication related to the programme may be based on our legitimate interests if it is relevant to your application or participation.
The EU Scholarship Programme may maintain a presence on social media platforms (for example Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn) for communication and promotion.
Data shared with us or publicly visible on these platforms may be processed for programme purposes. Platform operators may also process your data according to their own privacy policies.
Our social media presences include, for example:
Data is deleted when no longer necessary or upon request, provided no legal obligations require further storage.
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Security measures are continuously updated according to current standards.
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
You may object at any time to processing based on Art. 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR, especially for direct marketing. If you object, we will stop processing your data for these purposes.
Questions regarding this declaration or the processing of your data can be addressed to:
Goethe-Institut e.V.
Oskar-von-Miller-Ring 18
80333 Munich, Germany
Email:
datenschutz@goethe.de
Additional data protection rules may apply in certain countries. The EU Scholarship Programme is implemented in the Turkish Cypriot community in the northern part of Cyprus. All personal data is processed in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations, in addition to the GDPR.
Any specific local requirements related to data protection will be communicated during the application process.