PCT: 5 Scholarships for First-Year Students from the Municipalities of Perama and Keratsini-Drapetsona
Piraeus, September 23, 2025 PCT S.A. (Piraeus Container Terminal S.A.) announces the Scholarship Program of 2025 totaling €20,000 for newly admitted students from the Municipalities of Perama and Keratsini-Drapetsona. The 5 scholarships, each worth €4,000, will be awarded to four first-year students from Greek public high schools in the Municipality of Perama and one student from the Municipality of Keratsini-Drapetsona, or to residents of the above municipalities who graduated from Greek public high schools and achieved high scores in the National Examinations in June 2025.
Through this initiative, now in its second consecutive year, PCT S.A., a subsidiary of COSCO SHIPPING Ports Ltd, seeks to empower and support the local community in which it operates by rewarding excellence and effort among the new generation in their first academic steps. This year’s program marks a significant strengthening of the institution, as the value of each scholarship has increased from €2,500 to €4,000, and the total amount of the program has doubled to €20,000. In addition, for the first time, the Scholarship Program has been extended to the neighboring municipality of Keratsini-Drapetsona.
Education is a central pillar of PCT’s philosophy and activities. Through a comprehensive program of initiatives, the company aims to promote social well-being through education and to create better prospects for the future of young people.
Applicants are invited to submit their applications by October 31, 2025 via PCT’s website, www.pct.com.gr/scholarships, along with the required supporting documents as specified in the program’s announcement. The selection of scholars will be based on academic performance and social criteria.
The Company’s Management stated regarding the program: “Supporting the local community and the younger generation through education is a priority for PCT. Our goal is to continuously create new opportunities and help young people achieve their dreams and aspirations. The Scholarship Program is a testament to this commitment and part of our ongoing dedication to stand by the younger generation, the Greek family, and the local community.”
For more information about the participation requirements and application process, please visit PCT’s website: www.pct.com.gr/scholarships or contact PCT’s Public Relations and Sustainability Department at scholarships@pct.com.gr .
About PCT: Piraeus Container Terminal, one of the leading container terminals in the Mediterranean region, is a company founded in Greece, and a fully controlled subsidiary of COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited (a leading container terminal operator worldwide). As of October 1st 2009, PCT S.A. has undertaken for 35 years the implementation of the Concession Agreement for Piers II and III, which, following an international tender process, PPA S.A. assigned to COSCO Pacific Limited (now COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited), to which the tender was awarded. Main activities of PCT S.A. is the provision of loading/unloading and storage services for imported and exported containers moving through the Port of Piraeus, including cargoes that use Piraeus only as a transit station (transshipment cargoes). The strategic location of Piraeus , being the first European Port after Suez canal with direct connection to E.U road and rail network makes it not only an ideal port-hub for destinations in the Mediterranean and Black Sea, but a sustainable partner for all stakeholders of distribution and Logistics services in Europe Middle East and Africa.
