The CHIAN FEDERATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS

Eligible candidates must demonstrate academic merit and be in good standing in their current academic institutions and in their communities.

The Chian Federation Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance for:

For the Chian federation Scholarship:

·         Living in the United States, and are pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies in an accredited US academic institution;

·         Students studying in Greek, Modern Greek and Byzantine Studies in the United States;

·         Individuals or organizations in the form of grants for academic research and publications under the guidelines set by the Chian Federation Scholarship Foundation.

For the Helen Chiotes Scholarship:

·         Living in Greece and have been accepted to study at a Greek higher education institution.

·         Living in Greece and have been accepted to study at a higher education institution in the United States or elsewhere outside of Greece.

·         Living in the United States, have been accepted to study in an accredited higher education institution, and provide proof of financial need. (Attach a completed FAFSA application to demonstrate financial need in the academic year of the award.)

For the Chian Federation Scholarship:

·         The application period opens in March and closes on June 9th.  

·         The Scholarship Selection Committee will review all applications and scholarship decision letters will be sent electronically sometime in October 2025.

·         Scholarship checks will be distributed at our annual Scholarship Distribution Event, in early January 2026.

·         Each scholarship amount will range from $500 to $3,000.

·         To provide opportunities to more students, those who received a scholarship in 2024 are not eligible in 2025 but are welcome to participate the following year.

For the Helen Chiotes Scholarship:

·         The application period opens in March and closes on June 9th.  

·         The Scholarship Selection Committee will review all applications and scholarship decision letters will be sent electronically sometime in October 2025.

·         Scholarship checks will be distributed at our annual Scholarship Distribution Event, in early January 2026.

·         Each scholarship amount will range from $500 to $3,000.

·         To provide opportunities to more students, those who received a scholarship in 2024 are not eligible in 2025 but are welcome to participate the following year.

For the Chian Federation Scholarship:

·         Scholarship award recipients will be known as the Chian Federation Scholars.

·         Finalists must be available to participate in an interview with the Scholarship Selection Committee, upon request.

·         Applications must be submitted on time and be complete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

·         Applicants selected for a scholarship must commit to participate in a minimum of one Chian Federation event, and, may be asked to make a presentation, or participate in a discussion pertaining to their studies—in person or remotely.

For the Helen Chiotes Scholarship:

·         Scholarship award recipients will be known as the Helen Chiotes Scholars.

·         Finalists must be available to participate in an interview with the Scholarship Selection Committee, upon request.

·         Applications must be submitted on time and be complete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

·         Applicants selected for a scholarship must commit to participate in a minimum of one Chian Federation event, and, may be asked to make a presentation, or participate in a discussion pertaining to their studies—in person or remotely.