The Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia announced the 2022-2023 University/College Scholarships 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.

Scholarships that require demonstrated financial need

  • Dr. Michael Dorizas Memorial Scholarship, honoring the late Dr. Michael Dorizas, a widely respected educator, lecturer, and athlete. $5,000
  • Founders Scholarship, honoring the founders of the Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia. $5,000
  • Dimitri J. Ververelli Memorial Scholarship for Architecture and/or Engineering offered to a qualified student pursuing a degree in the field of Architecture or Engineering. Mrs. Anastasia Ververelli established this scholarship to honor her husband, Dimitri J. Ververelli, past president of the Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia. $3,000
  • George C. Liacouras Memorial Scholarship offered to a qualified 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
  • Theresa A. Chletcos Memorial Scholarship offered to a qualified student pursuing an undergraduate degree in the field of education. Established in 2013, this award honors past president and founding member Theresa A. Chletcos. This scholarship was funded through a bequest of Theresa A. Chletcos and her friends and family. $2,000
  • 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 student whose parents are stewards in good standing of St. Luke Greek Orthodox Church, Broomall, Pennsylvania. $2,000

Scholarships that do not require any financial information

  • Paideia Scholarship, a merit scholarship awarded to the child of a Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia member. Parent(s) must be current members in good standing for at least three years. $5,000
  • Cyprus Society Scholarship, offered by the Cyprus Society of Greater Philadelphia to a student whose family are members in good standing of the Cyprus Society for the past three 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 2022. Postdocs (post Ph.D.) are not eligible. Please note that some scholarships have special eligibility requirements.

Scholarships that do 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 physicians, first president, and founding member of the Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia, Dr. Nicholas Padis. $5,000

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
  • Dr. Peter A. Theodos Memorial Graduate Scholarship offered to a qualified student pursuing studies leading to a Doctor of Medicine (MD) Degree. Established in 1988, this annual award honors Philadelphia physicians, past presidents, and founding members of the Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia, Dr. Peter A. Theodos. This scholarship is funded by Mrs. Peter A. Theodos. $1,500
  • Nicholas S. Hetos, DDS, and Maria Galanos Hetos, EdD, Memorial Graduate Scholarship, offered to a senior undergraduate or graduate student of Greek descent with financial need pursuing studies leading to either a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree or a dentist pursuing studies leading to a graduate/post-doctoral degree in dental specialty certification or pursuing studies leading to a graduate degree in education or education-related fields. This award honors Dr. Nicholas S. Hetos, Philadelphia dentist, past president and founding member of the Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia, and Maria G. Hetos, EdD, an educator, and past president. This scholarship is funded by their daughters, Catherine Hetos Skefos and Stephanie Hetos Cocke. $5,000
  • Kathleen and Nicholas Fisfis Graduate Scholarship offered to a qualified student pursuing studies leading to a Graduate or Post Graduate Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or Medicine. Established in 2016, this annual award is funded by Kathleen and Nicholas Fisfis. $7,500

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.

  • Chios Society of Philadelphia “Koraes” Scholarship, offered to students of Chian descent, in memory and honor of past and present leaders and members of the Chios Society of Philadelphia. $3,000. No financial information is needed.
  • Nicholas L. Gianopulos and Antoinette Manos Gianopulos Scholarship offered to a qualified student pursuing a degree in civil engineering, architecture, or fine arts. Established in 2019, this annual award honors Nicholas L. Gianopulos and his wife, Antoinette Manos Gianopulos. This annual award is funded by Antoinette Gianopulos, friends, and family in memory of Nicholas Gianopulos. $5,000. Preference will be given to candidates who have financial needs.
  • Eleutheria Scholarship of the Philadelphia VFW Post 6633, offered to children of the VFW Eleutheria Post 6633 of Philadelphia and their descendants. This scholarship recognizes the VFW organization’s importance and its members’ contributions to our society and especially our Philadelphia community. Qualified candidates must show good academic standing and evidence of ancestry. Both merit and financial need will be considered as criteria for selecting candidates. The scholarship is for undergraduate or graduate studies. Prospective students who received the scholarship may apply again after two years. The total annual award is $5,000, and for two equally qualified candidates, the award may be shared.

How do I apply for a scholarship?

Undergraduate Scholarships:

  • Determine eligibility status by visiting hucphiladelphia.org/undergraduate-application.
  • Access and complete the Undergraduate Application on the same site.
  • Submit the following documents to hucscholarships@gmail.com. See the application for more specific instructions.
  • Academic transcripts and standardized test scores.
  • One letter of recommendation.
  • Essay (Chios Society scholarship requires an additional essay).
  • Page 1 of FAFSA Student Aid Report (for scholarships with financial need requirements).

Graduate Scholarships:

  • Determine eligibility status by visiting hucphiladelphia.org/graduate-application.
  • Access and complete the Graduate Application on the same site.
  • Submit the following documents to hucscholarships@gmail.com. See the application for more specific instructions.
  • All academic transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (undergraduate and graduate).
  • Resume.
  • Two letters of recommendation.
  • Essay (Chios Society scholarship requires an additional essay).
  • 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 www.hucphiladelphia.org.

Application and supporting documents must be received by Friday, April 1, 2022.