Filodoxia Scholar Program
Scholarship ~ Mentorship ~ Access ~ Heritage
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Hellenic Hearts’ Filodoxia Scholar Program
From the inception of Hellenic Hearts, the organization’s mission has not only been to provide a safety net for all Hellenes when they need it most, but to also help build a strong foundation for our youth rooted in education and community building whilst instilling passion for our Greek heritage. The Hellenic Hearts, through their Filodoxia scholar program, recognizes students who demonstrate great ambition to better themselves, their families, and their community as a whole.
A Filodoxia scholar not only is awarded financial assistance but is also provided education-to-career guidance through our organization’s extensive mentoring, networking, and professionalism programs, with the ultimate goal of promoting higher education and increasing professional success. Hellenic Hearts strives to make the collective experience and resources of the Hellenic-American community accessible to our youth to create an environment that builds confidence so that they may reach whatever academic and professional goals they desire, regardless of their financial means or education levels.
It is one of our deepest desires to assist Hellenic students of all backgrounds in implementing habits of success, professionalism, and community building. But more simply put, we want to remove all obstacles from impeding our youth from thriving in their futures.
The Pillars of the Filodoxia Scholar Program
Financial Assistance through Scholarship
- Up to four (4) $7,500 Scholarships to be awarded to Filodoxia Scholar applicants annually
Mentorship
- Scholar to be appointed a dedicated mentor who will provide ongoing guidance as it relates to (but not limited to): career/education guidance, interview prep/resume writing, networking tips, etc.
- Scholar will be expected to serve as a mentor for the younger/future awarded Filodoxia Scholars
Access to Network of Industry Leaders
- Scholar to granted access to Hellenic Hearts’ network of board members and donors for the purposes of additional guidance and mentorship
Heritage & Culture
- Through Hellenic Hearts’ partnership with the National Hellenic Society, Filodoxia Scholar Program stives to instill and perpetuate the core values and ideals that are embodied within our Hellenic culture.
- Scholars have the exclusive opportunity to participate in two dynamic National Hellenic Society programs:
- Heritage Greece (nationalhellenicsociety.org/heritage-greece.html)
The Heritage Greece Program is a two-week cultural and educational immersion odyssey for accomplished Greek American college students who share their experience with a peer group of exceptional students from the American College of Greece in Athens, Greece or American College of Thessaloniki. The Heritage Greece Program’s goal is to reconnect the participants with their heritage, roots, language, history, and traditions. - Heritage America (nationalhellenicsociety.org/heritage-america.html)
The Heritage America Program is a joint effort of the National Hellenic Society’s Washington, DC Chapter and Manatos & Manatos, a leading public policy firm. - Note: Hellenic Hearts will sponsor Filodoxia Scholar’s participation in the National Hellenic Society’s programs (i.e. travel expenses, lodging, etc.)
- Heritage Greece (nationalhellenicsociety.org/heritage-greece.html)
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the Hellenic Hearts Filodoxia Scholar Program, the following criteria is required to be met:
- Applicants must be of Greek descent, U.S. citizens, or lawful permanent residents of Greater Philadelphia / Tri-State Region.
- Applicants must be full-time students pursuing studies leading to a degree in an accredited four-year college, university or professional school, or high school seniors intending to pursue such studies.
- Applicants must have outstanding academic qualifications (GPA requirement of 3.0 or higher) and demonstrate financial need.