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Meropi Kyriacou Honored as TNH Educator of the Year
NEW YORK – Meropi Kyriacou, the new Principal of The Cathedral School in Manhattan, was honored as The National Herald’s Educator of the Year.
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia (HUC) on February 9 announced the HUC 2021-2022 Scholarships. This year HUC is offering 17 Scholarships: eight undergraduate, three undergraduate/graduate, and six graduate scholarships, totaling $58,500 to students of Greek descent or students who are declared majors in Greek Studies, regardless of heritage. HUC President Zoe Tripolitis added that the organization has also added four new counties to the student eligibility geographic area. The new counties are Northampton County in Pennsylvania and Mercer, Monmouth, and Ocean Counties in New Jersey.
Eligible students may apply for one or more of the scholarships and are encouraged to visit the HUC website: www.hucphiladelphia.org for further details.
All applications must be received by Thursday, April 1.
For students of Greek descent or declared majors in Greek Studies:
Scholarships for Undergraduate Students:
Applicants must be enrolled full-time in a degree program at an accredited four-year college or university, or they must be high school seniors accepted for enrollment in such a degree program, and have outstanding academic qualifications. Please note that some scholarships have special eligibility requirements.
(a) Scholarships that require demonstrated financial need:
lecturer and athlete. $5,000
(b) Scholarships that do not require any financial information:
Parent(s) must be current members in good standing for at least 3 years. $5,000
members in good standing of the Cyprus Society for the past 3 years. $2,500
Scholarships for Graduate Students:
Applicants may be graduate students enrolled full time in or senior undergraduates accepted to a graduate program at an accredited university or professional school. Applicants must intend to enroll full time in Fall 2021. Postdocs (post PhD) are not eligible. Please note that some scholarships have special eligibility requirements.
(a) The following scholarship does not require any financial information:
• Dr. Nicholas Padis Memorial Graduate Scholarship. 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. $5,000
(b) Scholarships that require demonstrated financial need:
• John S. Manos, Esq, Memorial Graduate Scholarship, offered to a qualified student pursuing studies leading to a Juris Doctor (JD) Degree. Established in 2009, this annual award honors John Stanley Manos, Esq., Philadelphia lawyer and long-time member of the Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia. This scholarship is funded by the family and friends of John S. Manos. $2,000
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UNDERGRADUATE OR GRADUATE STUDENTS
These scholarships are offered to either undergraduate or graduate students. Qualifications are as stated above for each category of students.
Undergraduate Scholarships:
HOW DO I APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP?
• Determine eligibility status by visiting http://hucphiladelphia.org/undergraduate-application/
• Access and complete the Undergraduate Application on the same site
• Submit the following documents to [email protected]. See application for more specific instructions.
o Academic transcripts and standardized test scores
o One letter of recommendation
o Essay (Chios Society scholarships require an additional essay)
o Page 1 of FAFSA Student Aid Report (for scholarships with financial need requirements).
Graduate Scholarships:
• Determine eligibility status by visiting http://hucphiladelphia.org/graduate-application/
Access and complete the Graduate Application on the same site.
Submit the following documents to [email protected] See application for more specific instructions.
o All academic transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (undergraduate and graduate)
o Resume
o Two letters of recommendation
o Essay (Chios Society scholarships require an additional essay)
o Page 1 of FAFSA Student Aid Report (for scholarships with financial need requirements).
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Applicants (Graduate and Undergraduate) must be of Greek descent, U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents of Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton or Philadelphia Counties in Pennsylvania; Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean or Salem Counties in New Jersey; New Castle County in Delaware. Students who are declared majors in Greek Studies may also apply, regardless of their heritage.
Applications for these scholarships are available through the HUC website: www.hucphiladelphia.org.
APPLICATION AND ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THURSDAY, APRIL 1.
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