Hellenic Federation of New Jersey
Promoting and Preserving Hellenic Culture and Heritage in the Garden State and Beyond
HFNJ Scholarships Page
Our 2025 application is now available.
Deadline: May 18, 2025
HFNJ Scholarship Eligibility, Criteria & Deadlines
Tom Papademetriou, Ph.D, Chair
"The charge of the HFNJ Scholarship Committee is to oversee the annual scholarship and to ensure the timely and fair disposition of scholarship funds. The committee is charged with publicizing and soliciting applications and making decisions based on the applicants' responses."
To be eligible the applicant:
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Must accepted as a full time student or an active full time student. at an accredited institution of higher learning pursuing a four-year degree or graduate degree.
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Must be (1) a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent of the U.S. and a resident of the State of New Jersey or (2) a Greek or Cypriot national studying in an accredit New Jersey college or university with a valid F-1 visa.
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Must be of Hellenic descent (defined as one of the parents of the applicant being of Hellenic national origin).
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If the application is for a summer program in Greece or Cyprus, the applicant must be attending the program for college credits that will be accepted by his/her college or university.
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Decisions will be made based on merit and/or financial need.
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All who meet eligibility may apply, however, preference will be given to first-time applicants.
Instructions to Applicants
4 Steps to Success
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Fill in Application Online
All applications and supporting materials must be submitted electronically through our Online Application below.
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Provide Recommendations
Submit two letters of recommendation on official letterhead from your guidance counselor, academic adviser, teacher or professor
2
Upload Transcripts & Scores
Submit academic transcripts. High school seniors must submit all high school transcripts including SAT/ACT scores. First-year undergraduates must submit undergraduate transcripts as well as high school transcripts and SAT/ACT scores. Other undergraduates must submit all college/university transcripts
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Attend the Award Ceremny
Awardees will be required to attend and participate in the award ceremony, at the Hellenic Federation of NJ Banquet (Complimentary ticket for awardee.) The awardee will be required to speak for one to two minutes regarding receipt of their scholarship
Scholarship Application
Please complete this form and submit on or before May, 18th, 2025.
Καλή Επιτυχία!
Confidentiality Notice: The Receiving Party agrees not to use the Confidential Information disclosed to it by the Submitting Party for any purpose except to carry out evaluation of the submission according to the Scholarship Rules. Receiving Party agrees that it will take all reasonable steps to protect and prevent disclosure of Confidential Information from falling into unauthorized persons.