The First Scholarship for the Civic Leadership Awarded at IIRPS VU

During the diploma award ceremony at the Institute of International Relations and Political Science of Vilnius University (IIRPS VU), the Civic Leadership Scholarship was awarded for the first time. The first Civic Leadership Scholarship, worth €1,000, was awarded to fourth-year IIRPS VU student Tomas Perkumas.

He stands out for his excellent academic achievements and active civic engagement: he has gained experience in Lithuanian institutions, participates in youth policy activities, and contributes to public initiatives. The student is also active in the field of culture, representing Lithuanian traditions in Lithuania and abroad.

“I plan to continue actively pursuing my ongoing activities, further develop my academic competencies, engage in civic initiatives, and contribute to youth involvement and the strengthening of civic leadership. The continuity of these activities fosters community building, as well as the continuity and preservation of the state’s culture,” says scholarship recipient T. Perkumas.

The Civic Leadership Scholarship is awarded to encourage students whose activities strengthen civic leadership, community spirit, and social responsibility. The scholarship is financed from the Mantvydas Juozapavičius Endowment Sub-Fund, established by philanthropists Irena and Algirdas Juozapavičiai to honour the memory of their son, Mantvydas Juozapavičius, who passed away in 2023. Mantvydas Juozapavičius graduated from the bachelor’s programme in political science at IIRPS VU in 1998 and was an active public figure and philanthropist.