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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 students (senior class 2025) who have been admitted for undergraduate study at universities and colleges in the United States.
Awards are for one academic year, 2026-27, and can be applied towards tuition, living expenses, transportation, or other related expenses such as textbooks. In certain cases, awards may be renewable or be multi-year, subject to satisfactory academic progress and excellence.
Eligibility: Athens College seniors who will be enrolled in full-time undergraduate programs. Applicants must be in good academic standing and must provide documentation that they will pursue their studies during the academic year 2026-27 on a full-time basis.
Criteria for awards: (1) Strong preference will be given to students who have received need-based scholarships awarded by Athens College and who demonstrate ongoing 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 1, 2026
Applicants can expect to receive notification of decisions during the week of April 20, 2026.