Vouchers to students for laptops and other IT stuff

This measure provided more than 500,000 students, age 4 to 24, from low-income families and more than 160,000 teachers of primary and secondary schools with a voucher of EUR 200 for the purchase of a tablet, laptop or desktop device. The project promoted digital transformation of the education system while targeting the low-income population. 

The project facilitated access to e-learning during the pandemic, when schools were closed, and lessons were delivered online only and required the use of an IT device. Some students had no laptop and were forced to follow lessons using their parents’ smartphone or they were obliged to miss lessons. The project allowed thousands of students from low-income families to follow school lessons and it prevented marginalisation and social exclusion. 

Even if the vouchers for teachers were only available when the school closing period was over, they were still helpful to promote digital skills of teachers and further promote the digitalisation of the education system. The measure became very popular thanks to television ads by retail providers of IT equipment. It was completed in July 2022.

More information can be found on the project webpages (in Greek):

• Digital Care II - General information here
• Digital Care II - Digital access forms here
• Submission of applications here

Link to TV spot 'Digital Care' here (on YouTube) (in Greek)