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Board of Trustees of Athens College in Greece
Michael C. Soteriades ’41 Scholarship, 2026-27
Thanks to the generous bequest of Michael C. Soteriades, Athens College Class of 1941, the US Board of Trustees of Athens College in Greece is able to offer a limited number of awards towards financial support for Athens College alumni and alumnae who are studying at universities and colleges in the United States.
Awards are for one academic year, 2026-27, and can be applied toward tuition, living expenses, or a special academic project (study or research). In certain cases, awards may be renewable (by application).
Eligibility: Athens College graduates who are currently enrolled in full-time degree-granting programs are eligible to apply. This includes undergraduate programs, master’s programs, and professional terminal degree programs (such as law, architecture, medicine, education, creative artis, or similar fields). Certificate programs, non-degree professional programs, continuing education programs, and post-doctoral studies are not eligible for support. Applicants must be in good academic standing and must provide documentation confirming full-time enrollment for the 2026–27 academic year.
Criteria for awards: (1) Strong preference will be given to students who have a demonstrated financial need; (2) Outstanding academic achievement and overall academic excellence; (3) Demonstrated exceptional character and a record of service.
Application: Eligible candidates must complete and return the attached application form. Please respond to open-ended requests for information in a single Word document. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Completed applications should be emailed to Jennifer Williams: jwilliams@athenscollegeus.org.
Deadline: April 15, 2026
Applicants can expect to receive notification of decisions during the week of May 4, 2026.