Scholarships - Saint George Greek Orthodox Church

IMPORTANT: CHECK THE LITERATURE RACK IN THE CHURCH FOR CURRENT SCHOLARSHIPS. THE ORDER OF AHEPA, DISTRICT #10, EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2013 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES AND COLLEGE LEVEL DEADLINE HAS NOW PASSED. THE AHEPA WEBSITE: Click here for website. IF YOU SENT AN APPLICATION IN, CONFIRM AHEPA HAS RECEIVED YOUR APPLICATION, CALL THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY OF THE FOUNDATION BY TELEPHONE 248/689-4156. 2013-2014 Scholarship Applications NEW YORK – Applications and instructions for the three scholarships administered by the Chancellor’s Office of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, are now available for awards to be made for the 2013-2014 academic year. Two of these scholarships are for undergraduate studies: the George & Naouma (Gioule) Gioles Scholarship and the Katina John Malta Scholarship; the third one is the Paleologos Graduate Scholarship, which is awarded for graduate work of a non-theological nature. Each of these scholarships was established through generous gifts from dedicated Greek Orthodox Christians who wanted to provide financial assistance towards the education of young people from our Orthodox community. The deadline for applying is April 26, 2013. Further details are available on-line on the website of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America at http://www.goarch.org/. Applications may also be requested by e-mail at scholarships@goarch.org, or by written request to the Scholarship Committee, Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, 8-10 East 79th Street, New York, NY, 10075.		Saint George Greek Orthodox Church of Southgate Church School Scholarship Program Purpose: This scholarship fund recognizes those students who have actively participated in the spiritual and philanthropic life in the Parish Community. The primary criteria for student eligibility revolve around the student’s involvement in Parish spiritual life rather than academic grades or personal finances. The Scholarship applies to the first year of post secondary school education. It can be used for accredited baccalaureate degree programs, associated degrees, or vocational schools. Committee: The Parish Council will appoint five members of the Parish to serve a two year term. The terms will concur with the two year terms of the Parish Council. Committee members must not have any children, grandchildren or godchildren potentially eligible for the scholarship. The Committee members will designate one person to Chair the Committee. The role of the Committee is to: Explain the scholarship requirements to students and parents Be available to explain the program, answer questions and address concerns Meet immediately after the end of the Church School year to review applicants records and to recommend to the Parish Council the names of the students who have met the eligibility and requirements as outlined in this document The role of the Parish Council: The Parish Council interprets the rules of the scholarship program and has the final say. Changes to the plan need the approval of the General Assembly. Determines the amount of the individual scholarships Appoint members to the Committee Oversees the Committee to ensure it caries out its duties; Council can remove Scholarship Committee members who are negligent in their duties Reviews the recommendations of the committee and authorizes payment of the scholarship Checks will be made out to the institution of higher learning and given to the student Eligibility: Parish students enrolled in the Church (Sunday) School program while in academic grades 9, 10 11, and 12. Their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) must be active members of the Parish, as defined by the Parish’s By-laws, during the four year time period the student is in grades 9 to 12. Financial obligation waivers can be granted to those undergoing a proven financial hardship. Requirements: It is the responsibility of the student to present to the Scholarship Committee proof of meeting the requirements. It is the joint responsibility of the student along with Church School Teachers and those in charge of various parish programs to keep records during the four year period. There should be two copies, one kept by the student and one kept by the Church. The scholarship program has two tiers with two different award levels. Students must meet all of the criteria in Tier One (1) in order to receive a scholarship. Tier Two (2) further rewards those students who have actively participated in the spiritual and philanthropic life of the Parish. Tier One- These are minimum requirements and all of them must be met Student must be baptized and confirmed in the Orthodox Church Parent(s) or legal guardian(s) are members of the Saint George Greek Orthodox Church of Southgate, Michigan; in good standing during the years the student is in grades 9 to 12 with faithful and consistent church attendance; meets all obligations as defined in the Parish By-laws. Financial obligations must be current during the four years and cannot be in arrears. Student must enroll and attend the Saint George Parish of Southgate’s Church (Sunday) School during the years they are in grades 9 to 12 allowing no more than six absences during the year. Students who are out of town and attend Church School at another Orthodox Church will get credit if they provide proof of attendance. This is limited to two occurrences per year. Student must sign a drug-free life pledge Student must participate in the liturgical life of the Church. For each year of the four years they must attend a minimum of three special Church services (see Attachment A for specific services) or actively participate in Choir, Altar, Cantor, or Epistle Reader. Tier Two – In addition to meeting all of the requirements of Tier One the student must also meet these requirements. Join and actively participate in GOYA for three of the four years Participate in the Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival at least once of the four years. Attend three additional Church Liturgical services (see Attachment A) per year in each of the four years (i.e. six per year to meet the requirements of Tiers One and Two). A minimum of forty hours of philanthropic service to benefit the Saint George Greek Orthodox Church of Southgate Parish. Parish sponsored functions (Fund Raisers, Community Service) Parish grounds maintenance Parish festivals and events Metropolis of Detroit activities Parish Dance Group (Performances only) Greek Independence Day Parade Awards: The amount and budget of the Church School Scholarship Award will be determined by the Parish Council on an annual basis. The full amount will be available to those eligible students entering the 9^th grade in the fall, 2008 and graduating in the spring of 2012.