The Onassis Foundation has established the Program of Scholarships for Hellenes since 1978. At first the program awarded scholarships to Greek University graduates for postgraduate studies or doctoral studies abroad. In 1998 the program started awarding scholarships for doctoral studies in Greece and in 2001 for post-graduate studies in Greece. Over 130 Scholarships for Hellenes are awarded each year for both studies in Greece and abroad in all fields of study.