Ahepa american hellenic educational progressive association was founded in 1922 in atlanta, georgia, to protect individuals from the evils of bigotry and discrimination. As of today, we have awarded 30 scholarships or merit awards to children in our hellenic and ahepa communities. Ahepa was founded on july 26, 1922 in response to the evils of bigotry and racism that emerged in early 20th century american society. Students themselves must be members of district 20s sons of pericles or maids of athena. Ahepa district 5 scholarships are awarded annually to deserving students about to begin their college education. The program offers students the opportunity to transfer up to six coll 2015 scholarship application deadline. Nectarios robert horiates dean chris kaitson alexandra elizabeth kaldis. Complete the brief questionnaire and scholarship search will find potential opportunities from our database. One na engineering students scholarship is awarded to a canadian resident enrolled in an accredited engineering program at a canadian university and are members of the ahepa family including spouses, children or grandchildren the afcfc established this scholarship in 2015 through the generosity of nick aroutzidis and na engineering associates.
Millions in scholarships, student leaderships programs, and study abroad opportunities. Panhellenic scholarship foundation encourages those with potential to continue their. A highquality education is one of the most important things that we can provide to our youth. Ahepa is the largest and oldest americanbased, greek heritage grassroots membership organization. Ahepa national educational foundation education the order of. The scholarship grant program was established to promote, encourage, and advance education at the college or university level. The american hellenic educational progressive association ahepa is a fraternal. Welcome to the american hellenic educational philanthropic association boca raton, fl chapter 487. The ahepa scholarships were established in 1975 and a are a longterm tradition of the ahepa family, i. Read the qualifications carefully and submit your students application for consideration by the deadline. May 17, 2015 ahepa sunday to the most reverend hierarchs, the reverend priests and deacons, the monks and nuns, the presidents and members of the parish councils of the greek orthodox communities, the distinguished archons of the ecumenical patriarchate, the day, afternoon, and church schools, the philoptochos sisterhoods, the youth, the hellenic organizations, and the entire greek.
They are awarded annually to students pursuing an undergraduate degree in. The johnpeter iakovos orfanakos scholarship was established in 2015 with loving. Welcome to the delta district 16 ahepa family web site. As americans, we share many of the values put forth by them. In november of 2004, the portsmouth chapter was formally incorporated. Scholarships, internships, grants, and loans that match your education level, talents, and background.
The applicant must be a child of an active member for at least two full calendar years preceding the year the application is submitted and the member shall have attended at least 3 meetings per year. On march 24, 1929 thirty four residents of portsmouth and dover were initiated into the order. Scholarships 2020 alphabetically john hersey high school. High school graduates going to 2year or 4year college who are st. Ahepa members strive to create opportunities for young people to reach their full potential. It also helped greek immigrants assimilate into society. High school, college sophomore, junior and postgraduate university students in engineering fields who are descendants of ahepa daughters of penelope. This website is a terrific way to access all the information you need about our scholarship program, as well as serving as an educational resource. Must be son, daughter, grandson or granddaughter of a member in good standing of our chapter. Stephanie ace dimitrios christie vassi gianitsos heather athena haratsis madeline jayne haratsis. In addition, the ahepa family offers scholarships to college students from. Ahepa milwaukee chapter 43s highly regarded scholarship foundation is now celebrating its 60th year. Ahepa canada american hellenic educational progressive.
Thousands of young men and women have benefited as recipients of ahepa scholarships at these various levels. One scholarship will be awarded in recognition of a scholarathlete. Ahepa was founded in response to the evils of bigotry spearheaded by the ku klux klan citation needed and to assist greek immigrants assimilation into american society. Ahepa pensacola charitable foundation 2018 scholarships available to residents of nw florida. Scholarship recipients delta district 16 ahepa family.
Ahepa s commitment to education has been well documented throughout its history. Ahepa was founded on july 26th, 1922 in response to the evils of bigotry and racism that emerged in early 20th century american society. In addition, the fund strives to strengthen community and country by promoting education through the development and implementation of various. Scholarships are awarded to students in the graduating class of his or her high school planning to attend full time at an accredited college or university during the current calendar year and or a student attending full time at an accredited college or university. The following minimum criteria must be met to qualify or be eligible for a scholarship. Reporting in brief, year 20192020 cj7 re activities and related events, christos argiriou reelected as canadian president ahepa. Our scope is international with chapters in the us. Giving back to our veterans through several programs. Scholarships, fellowships, grants hellenic communication service. Freshman scholarships are given to students currently enrolled as high school seniors who are planning to attend a college, university, or trade school of the applicants choice. We are a part of the district lodge 9 that encompasses the maine, new hampshire and vermont ahepa chapters. Washington the american hellenic educational progressive association order of ahepa, the leading association for the nations millions of american citizens of greek heritage and philhellenes, ahepa joins threecountry leadership mission to israel, cyprus, greece. Ahepa athletics department award scholarships to deserving.
Hosted tournaments, scholarships, and the ahepa hall of fame. Three scholarships are available for students attending holy cross school of theology. The order of ahepa, is the largest and oldest grassroots association of american citizens of greek heritage and philhellenes with more than 400 chapters across the united. Today, ahepa brings the ideals of ancient greece, which includes philanthropy, education, civic responsibility, and family and individual excellence to the community. George community members or ahepa daughters of penelope descendants. Information for most entries is now dated may 2015. The book store is open every sunday after church, and by request of parishioners. Ahepa educational foundation scholarships scholarships. Exposure to a variety of topics, people, and adventures all contribute to a fulfilling learning experience. The ahepa 5 th district scholarship committee has been established for the perpetuation of study and advancement of hellenic youths. We have for the time being decided to extend our 2020 scholarship application deadline to april 30th, 2020 in an effort to allow our applicants enough time to. One scholarship is designated for a student pursuing an advanced degree in nursing.
American hellenic educational progressive association wikipedia. It is a program administered by the past district governors of the district. Application instructions ahepa buckeye scholarship awards are given only to students entering college or in undergraduate school, who are active members of the ahepa, daughters of penelope, sons of pericles, maids of athena, or whose parents have been active members of the senior orders for 3 consecutive years 2 years plus current year. Ahepa members are proud of the contributions the ancient greeks gifted to western civilization. Ahepa educational foundation scholarships free online college scholarship search. In 1960, spearheaded by several dedicated members of ahepa family, the dream of a scholarship program was realized.
The ahepa scholarships are meant to support eligible students who are committed to pursuing an education at postsecondary institutions of higher learning. The applicant is responsible for the submission of all documents and completion of all sections of this application and mailing the application package postmarked no later than april 24, 2020. As a college student, the award helped me devote a bit more time to my studies and focus on my career path. Hellenic college holy cross schedule of outside scholarships. Application instructions ahepa buckeye scholarship. The american hellenic educational progressive association ahepa is a fraternal organization founded on july 26, 1922, in atlanta, georgia. The new 2015 ahepa educational foundation scholarship application is now available online. The scholarship program at the national level is administered by ahepas national educational foundation. Several scholarships will be awarded based on both scholastic achievement and financial need. Education is one of the cornerstones of ahepa s mission. It offers scholarships to a wide variety of students. American hellenic educational progressive association. The christopher newport university ahepa scholarship endowment. March 31, 2015 the new 2015 ahepa educational foundation scholarship application is now available online.
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