Nagykanizsa and Pannon University formalize partnership for regional development

The city of Nagykanizsa and Pannon University have formalized their partnership through the establishment of the Nagykanizsa Higher Education Forum. The collaboration aims to strengthen the link between academia and the local economy to drive regional development, innovation, and research. Local officials emphasized that maintaining a strong intellectual workforce is essential for attracting investors and supporting modern industries.

As part of these development efforts, the Municipality of Nagykanizsa has announced a call for applications for the ‘For the Development of Nagykanizsa’ higher education scholarship. The program is designed for full-time BSc students at the Pannon University Nagykanizsa - Circular Economy University Center who are permanent residents of the Nagykanizsa or Letenye districts. The scholarship provides a monthly stipend of 20,000 HUF for a five-month semester, with eligibility based on entrance scores for first-year students or a minimum weighted GPA of 3.00 for returning students.