The George Panagiotopoulos and Martha Orphanos Panagiotopoulos Scholarship

Application Requirements

        1.	Must be enrolled as a student in an accredited bachelor’s degree program.
	2.	Must be of Greek descent.
	3.	Submit a letter from your parish priest attesting that you are a baptized Eastern Orthodox Christian and a Sunday School graduate.
	4.	Submit an official college or university transcript from previous years of study that includes your GPA.
	5.	Must exhibit high academic standards and leadership.
	6.	Submit two (2) letters of recommendation from individuals other than family members.
	7.	Applicant’s parent must be in good standing with his or her society or association for at least one (1) year prior to the application date. The society or association must be an active member and in good standing with the Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of New England.

Essay/questions 

PERSONAL STATEMENTS

Maximum 150 words per paragraph

1.  What person or event motivated you to pursue your major?

2.  How would your Hellenic heritage and Orthodox Christian beliefs influence your career?

3.  What US issue would you choose to solve, and how would you solve it using the ideals of Hellenism?

4.  What makes you a special candidate, and why do you deserve this scholarship over others?

5.  How did overcoming your biggest failure or obstacle change your perspective and the trajectory of your life?