Onassis Foundation will continue to support the participation of the Greek national teams of students and accompanying professors  in the International or Balkan Scientific Olympiads, in 2016 as well.

The president of Onassis Foundation, Dr Anthony Papadimitriou announced this initiative in the presence of the Minister of Education, Research and Religious Affairs, Mr. N. Filis, during an event which took place today, Tuesday, December 22nd in the premises of the Greek Library at the Onassis Foundation.

“Supporting the students accurately reflects our mission, which is to release the potential of our country. We underline the emphasis we have placed on the support of the young generation that is trying to spread its wings, especially when it represents us on an international level, portraying out there the image we envision of Greece”, noted, among other points, Dr Anthony Papadimitriou in his speech.

From his viewpoint, the Minister of Education, Research and Religion Mr. N. Filis stressed that “I would like to thank the Onassis Foundation, which, through its actions, honors the legacy of its founder.  For the Government, it is a duty to enhance public schools and therefore is open to synergistic collaborations with non-profit organizations, which can help through specific aspects - but not holistically -   in the development and enhancement of the public school”.

In today’s event, Onassis Foundation also had the pleasure to honor the 18 students who managed to receive a distinction, winning a medal (Gold, Silver, Bronze) or a citation in the Scientific Olympiads in 2015, and  to host and congratulate the parents and accompanying professors.  The ceremony was also attended by Mr. John Ioannidis, Vice President of the Board of Directors, Mrs. Marianna Moschou, Secretary of the Board, Mr. Paul Ioannidis, Vice-President Emeritus of the Onassis Foundation,  as well as Mr. Paraskevas Ioannidis, member of the Board of Directors of the Onassis Foundation.

In addition, it should be noted that in the 2015 International or Balkan Scientific Olympiads, thanks to the support of the Onassis Foundation, 46 students and 21 accompanying professors participated, from whom 18 students managed to receive a distinction by winning a medal (Gold, Silver, Bronze) or a citation.