Each year the Order of AHEPA and Daughters of Penelope sponsor various scholarships for graduating high school seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students. Additionally, each year the AHEPA and Webster University offer the Journey to Greece program.
Copies of each scholarship application described on this page can be found in the Download Section below.
The AHEPA 232 Foundation, Inc. is proud to announce the Nick Smyrnis Memorial Scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic year. This scholarship grants to the three recipient $2,500 each in financial aid toward their undergraduate studies. The deadline to apply is April 30, 2025.
The AHEPA-DOP District 12 Foundation provides opportunities to pursue higher education, to share cross-cultural experiences and promote philanthropic programs. The foundation encourages the development of civic responsibility and individual excellence, promotes and encourages American values of family, participatory democracy, and free enterprise
The deadline for the returned application is Monday, April 1st, 2025. All applications and supporting documents must be sent by email to ahepa.dop12.scholarships@gmail.com by April 1st, 2025.
Individuals applying for the scholarship awards are to complete the application form and carefully read all the instructions, rules, and eligibility requirements. Incomplete applications will be disqualified, so make sure all letters of recommendation, transcripts, and essays are submitted along with the application.
Scholarships will be awarded at a luncheon during the AHEPA-DOP District 12 Convention to be held this year. Recipients are highly encouraged to attend in-person to accept their awards. If the recipient cannot attend, a parent, grandparent, or family member must be present to accept the scholarship, else, it may be awarded to an alternate recipient.
In addition, the Foundation is proud to announce a new scholarship opportunity in 2025. The new scholarship is courtesy of Past Grand Daughters of Penelope President Kathy Bizoukas.
Both applications including the rules and guidelines can be found and downloaded from the AHEPA-DOP District 12 Foundation website, https://ahepadopfoundation.org/ and below.
Since its establishment, AHEPA, the largest and oldest Greek American Organization in the U.S., has consistently dedicated itself to advancing education for the next generation. Through our financial support in the form of scholarships, we aim to alleviate the significant burden faced by today's students. The cost of education should not act as a barrier but rather mirror a student's aspiration to achieve scholastic enrichment in their young lives. Therefore, we are delighted to declare the commencement of the 2025 AHEPA National Scholarship season today.
Download the application by CLICKING HERE, or visit our website for more details and to access to the application.
One of the main objectives of the Daughters of Penelope has been the promotion of education amongst our membership, young Hellenes, and the community at large.
To this end, the Daughters of Penelope mandated a scholarship program and the formation of the Daughters of Penelope Foundation, Inc. to nurture, grow and maintain this scholarship program.
The Daughters of Penelope Foundation, Inc. scholarships are awarded to qualifying students enrolled in Graduate and Undergraduate programs prior to the Supreme Convention each year.
The deadline to apply for this scholarship is May 15, 2025.
Building on the solid foundation of the highly successful JTG programs that have been offered in every year since 2006, the Order of AHEPA & Webster University are once again offering an unforgettable learning experience for new and returning college age students. The Journey to Greece program is specially designed to immerse young students in a wonderful learning experience while celebrating the USA & Greek societies and cultures. Innovative study topics, exciting excursions and special arrangements make this trip especially attractive to students.
Program dates at June 15, 2025 through July 11, 2025. Additional information will be posted at the AHEPA website: www.ahepa.org/jtg/.
All questions regarding the program should be sent to: skiasd@webster.edu
The AHEPA Athletics program is excited to announce that the Scholar-Athlete scholarship season is now open! This selection not only recognizes athletic achievements but also values personal character and contributions to civic and community service.
The AHEPA Athletics program honors the most outstanding Hellenic scholar-athletes from high school seniors to college-level competitors. The scholarships aim to help alleviate the financial burden of college, allowing student-athletes to focus on both their sports and their academic pursuits.
All submissions must be received by April 15, 2025. Please direct submissions for the AHEPA Athletics Scholar-Athlete Scholarships to:
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS APPLICATION & BELOW
Remember, submissions must be received by April 15, 2025.
The Daughters of Penelope Zoe Cavalaris Outstanding Female Athlete Award, established by Past Grand President Zoe Lucas Cavalaris (1918-1985), honors a young woman of the Daughters of Penelope Family who has achieved as an amateur the highest athletic accomplishments in high school and/or undergraduate and graduate collegiate athletics; and has maintained a high sense of scholarship, community and civic achievement.
Important Information:
1) The award was conceived to honor a young woman of the Daughters of Penelope Family, meaning she must be a Maids of Athena member, a Daughters of Penelope member, or a daughter of a Daughters of Penelope member; any of whom must be an active member for at least two years prior to the date of application.
2) The recipient shall be a high school junior or senior female athlete recognized for her accomplishments during the past four (4) years of high school OR she may be a collegiate undergraduate or graduate female athlete recognized for her accomplishments during her past collegiate and high school years.
3) The award may consist of any or all of the following:
a. A scholarship check (amount to be determined)
b. An engraved plaque
c. Public recognition at the Awards Luncheon at the AHEPA Supreme Convention (lunch tickets included)
d. Hotel accommodations (2 nights) to the AHEPA Supreme Convention
e. Invitation to the AHEPA Athletic Award Reception the night before the luncheon
f. Publication of the recipient's name, biography, and accomplishments in all available AHEPA family publications including but not limited to the "Penelope's Scroll" Magazine and "AHEPAN" Magazine
4) This award may not be awarded more than once to the same person.
5) Evaluation and ranking of the applicants will be conducted by a group of judges no less than three (3) professionals in the world of athletics, who will be appointed by the Daughters of Penelope Athletic Chairman. The judges will use the grading format supplied by the Athletic Chairman.
6) Nominations must be made by or through any sponsoring Daughters of Penelope Chapter in good standing with national headquarters.
7) All applications must be computer printed (12pt font) on white paper.
8) All applications must be postmarked no later than April 15th to be considered.
To ensure proper delivery, applications must be submitted “Return Receipt Requested” to Headquarters.
The Sons of Pericles 2025 scholarship program is now open to eligible Sons of Pericles in high school, undergraduate, and graduate programs.
Applications must be submitted or postmarked by April 30th, 2025.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
● Must be a member of the Sons of Pericles in good standing for the current year. Please consult the SOP Constitution regarding requirements to be a member in good standing.
● Must be a graduating high school senior and planning to attend an accredited college or university, or a current undergraduate or graduate student.
● The member’s sponsoring chapter must have paid chapter obligations in order for applicants to be eligible.
Applicants for the 2025 Sons of Pericles scholarships are eligible to win one of three available scholarships awards:
● Sons of Pericles National Scholarship - $1000
● SOP AHEPA Senior Living Scholarship - $500
● SOP Philotimo Scholarship - $500
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS or see below the SOP Scholarship Application along with instructions.
Below are downloadable copies of AHEPA family scholarships described above for the 2025-2026 academic year.