Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia Scholarships 

  • The following is a list of the scholarships that the HUC offers each year to eligible undergraduate and graduate students. If you want to share this information in pdf form with family, friends and colleages please, click here.

  • General eligibility requirements and other frequently asked questions are discussed here.

  • For lists of scholarships designated for undergraduate students, graduate students or independent of the level of students see below. Read carefully as different scholarships have specific requirements.

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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.

(a) 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 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

(b) 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

  • 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.

(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

  • 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

  • Kathleen and Nicholas Fisfis Graduate 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 FOR 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.