Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia Scholarship

In all of the Club’s activities since its beginning, there is much that would please the founding members and much to satisfy the present membership of more than 300. However, no activity surpasses in significance the Hellenic University Club Scholarship Program. Through it, the concept of paideia is affirmed, and by it, the Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia measures its stature.

Through generous donors’ named scholarships and major fundraising efforts, our Scholarship Fund has grown, and the number and amount of scholarships we offer continues to be strong. In 2024, we awarded sixteen scholarships totaling $63,000. Since 1971 we have awarded $1,084,000 in scholarship grants to 438 undergraduate and graduate students. In 2024, we are pleased to offer 18 undergraduate and graduate scholarships totaling $79,000.

LIST OF 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. This scholarship was established by Mrs. Anastasia Ververelli to honor her husband, Dimitri J. Ververelli, a past president of the Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia. $3,000

George C. Liacouras Memorial Scholarship, offered to a student attending or applying to attend the Wharton School of the University of  Pennsylvania, or if failing to identify such applicant in any given year, then any other applicant attending or applying to attend undergraduate or graduate studies in any other school of the University of Pennsylvania. Established by Mrs. Effie Liacouras, this scholarship honors her husband, George C. Liacouras. $5,000

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 only to the child of a Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia member. Parent(s) must be current members in good standing for at least 3 years. $5,000.

Plato Marinakos Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship, offered to a qualified student pursuing an undergraduate degree with preference given but not limited to, students majoring in Health or Health-related discipline.  This scholarship is offered with preference given to but not limited to a child of a Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia member.  Parent(s) must be current members in good standing for at least 3 years.  Established by Mrs. Vasie Marinakos to honor her husband, Plato Marinakos.  $5,000

Danielle Kousoulis Memorial Scholarship, a merit scholarship offered only to an undergraduate student who is the child or grandchild of a Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia member and who is majoring in business or a business-related field of study. Parent(s) or grandparent(s) must be current members in good standing for at least 3 years. Prior recipients of this Scholarship cannot be reconsidered for the same award. This scholarship was established by the Danielle Kousoulis Memorial Scholarship Fund. Danielle Kousoulis was a recipient of a HUC scholarship in 1989-90 and was killed during the attack on the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001. $5,000.

Virginia Botsis Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship, offered to a qualified student pursuing an undergraduate degree with preference given, but not limited to, students majoring in music. This Scholarship was established and funded through a bequest of Virginia Botsis  $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 3 years. $2,500

LIST OF 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 2024. Postdocs (post-PhD) are not eligible. Please note that some scholarships have special eligibility requirements.

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

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 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. $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 to 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 of the Club. This scholarship is funded by their daughters Catherine Hetos Skefos and Stephanie Hetos Cocke. $5,000

Nicholas Fisfis Memorial Scholarship, offered to a qualified student pursuing studies leading to a Graduate or Post Graduate Degree in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or Medicine. Established in 2016, this annual award is funded by Kathleen and Nicholas Fisfis. $10,000

LIST OF 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 needed.

Nicholas L. Gianopulos and Antoinette Manos Gianopulos Scholarship, offered to a qualified student pursuing a degree in the fields of 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 need.

Eleftheria Scholarship of the Philadelphia Veterans of Foreign Wars (VWF) Post 6633, offered to children of the VFW Eleftheria Post 6633 of Philadelphia and their descendants. This scholarship recognizes the importance of the VFW organization and the contributions of its members to our society and especially our Philadelphia community. Qualified candidates must show good academic standing and evidence of Greek ancestry. The scholarship is for undergraduate or graduate studies.  Total annual award is $5,000 and for two equally qualified candidates the award may be shared. No Financial information needed. Eleftheria applicants have no residency requirement.