2010-2011 Scholarships
HELLENIC UNIVERSITY CLUB OF PHILADELPHIA ANNOUNCES 2010-2011
UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS OF GREEK DESCENT
OR DECLARED MAJORS IN GREEK STUDIES
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
These scholarships will be awarded to students with outstanding academic qualifications and financial need. Students must be enrolled full-time in a degree program at an accredited four-year college or university. High school seniors accepted for enrollment in such a degree program may also apply.
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Dr. Michael Dorizas Memorial Scholarship, honoring the late Dr. Michael Dorizas, a widely respected educator, lecturer and athlete. $3,000
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Founders Scholarship, honoring the deceased founders of the Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia. $3,000
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Christopher Demetris Memorial Scholarship, given by Jack and Olga Demetris in memory of their infant son. Offered to a qualified student who will be pursuing a career in teaching and who is of the Eastern Orthodox faith. $1,500
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Dimitri J. Ververelli Memorial Scholarship for Architecture and/or Engineering, established by Mrs. Anastasia Ververelli to honor the memory of her husband, Dimitri J. Ververelli, past president of the Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia, who passed away in 2004. Offered to a qualified student who is pursuing a degree in the fields of Architecture and/or Engineering. $2,000
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George C. Liacouras Memorial Scholarship, offered to a student pursuing an undergraduate degree at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Established by Mrs. Effie Liacouras, this scholarship honors her husband, George C. Liacouras. $5,000
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Helen Doukakis Memorial Scholarship, funded by a grant from Mr. Harry Doukakis in memory of his wife. This merit scholarship is awarded to a student who will be majoring in education or pursuing a career in teaching. $2,000
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Peter George Pitsakis Memorial Scholarship, established in accordance with the request of and in memory of Peter G. Pitsakis, a past president of the Hellenic University Club. $2,000
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Paideia Scholarship, a merit scholarship awarded to the child of a Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia member. Academic excellence is the primary consideration; no financial information is required. The parent or parents must be current members for at least 3 years. $3,000
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Goldie S. Vastardis Memorial Scholarship, funded by a grant from Mr. Louis Vastardis in memory of his wife. This merit scholarship is awarded to a high school senior whose parents or grandparents are stewards of St. Luke Greek Orthodox Church, Broomall, PA. Academic excellence is the primary consideration; no financial information is required. $2,000
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Cyprus Society Scholarship, funded by the Cyprus Society of Greater Philadelphia, is offered to a student whose family are members in good standing of the Cyprus Society for the past 3 years. Academic excellence is the primary consideration; no financial information is required. $2,000
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Anthony Chokas Memorial Scholarship $2,000
Chios Society of Philadelphia ‘Koraes” Scholarship $2,000 These 2 scholarships are offered by the Chios Society of Philadelphia ‘Koraes.’ The first award honors the late president of the Chios Society, Mr. Anthony Chokas. The second award is in memory of and honors past and present leaders and members of the Chios Society. Applicants must be of Chian descent. Academic excellence is the primary consideration; no financial information is required. |
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GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
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Dr. Nicholas Padis Memorial Graduate Scholarship in the amount of $5,000 will be awarded to a qualifying senior undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a graduate degree full-time at an accredited university or professional school. Academic excellence is the primary consideration for this scholarship. Established in 1986, this annual award honors Philadelphia physician, first president and founding member of the Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia, Dr. Nicholas Padis.
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Dr. Peter A. Theodos Memorial Graduate Scholarship in the amount of $2,500 will be awarded to a senior undergraduate or graduate student with financial need pursuing studies leading to a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) Degree. Established in 1988, this annual award honors Philadelphia physician, past president and founding member of the Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia, Dr. Peter A. Theodos. This scholarship is funded by Mrs. Peter A. Theodos, and includes an additional grant provided this year by Peter J. Liacouras, in honor of Minerva Lagakos Theodos.
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Nicholas S. Hetos, D.D.S., Memorial Graduate Scholarship in the amount of $2,000 will be awarded to a senior undergraduate or graduate student with financial need pursuing studies leading to a Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) Degree. Established in 2001, this annual award honors Dr. Nicholas S. Hetos, Philadelphia dentist, past president and founding member of the Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia. This scholarship is funded by Dr. Maria G. Hetos.
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John S. Manos Esquire Memorial Graduate Scholarship in the amount of $2000 will be awarded to a senior undergraduate or graduate student with financial need pursuing studies leading to a Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree. Established in 2009, this annual award honors John Stanley Manos, Esquire, Philadelphia lawyer and long time member of the Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia. This scholarship is funded by the John S. Manos Memorial Scholarship Fund.
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Applicants (Graduate and Undergraduate) must be of Greek descent, U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents of Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lehigh, Montgomery or Philadelphia Counties in Pennsylvania; Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester or Salem Counties in New Jersey. Undergraduate students who are declared majors in Greek Studies may also apply, regardless of their heritage. Application deadline: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 Applications for these scholarships are available through our website www.hucphila.org or by writing to: Scholarship Chair, Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia, P.O. Box 42199, Philadelphia, PA 19101-2199 |
