The CHIAN FEDERATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS

About our Programs

The Federation’s hallmark initiative, The Chian Federation Scholarship Foundation, supports education and the preservation of our Greek heritage and culture, by instilling pride and cultivating individuals who will give back to our community. These scholarships are supported by the generosity of our dedicated members and friends.

Since its establishment in 2019, The Chian Federation Scholarship Foundation has awarded over $35,000 to students studying in the United States, in Greece and other European universities. See a list of recipients below.

In addition, the Chian Federation Scholarship Foundation supports students at Queens College, the Center for Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies by providing $2,000 annually to students chosen by the program.

We are currently accepting applications. Submit your application by April 15th.

There are two scholarship funds to select from.

THE CHIAN FEDERATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The Chian Federation Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to students of Chian descent, as well as Greek and non-Greek students of Greek and Modern Greek Studies; as well as grants for academic research and publications under the guidelines set by the Chian Federation Scholarship Foundation.

THE HELEN CHIOTES SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The Helen Chiotes Scholarship Fund is generously funded by the late Ms. Helen Chiotes, an extensive philanthropist, and staunch advocate and supporter of major US/Hellenic and Orthodox causes; and the recipient of the Chian Federation’s 38th Homeric Award.


The Chian Federation is grateful to Ms. Chiotes for this generous donation and pledges to honor the Chiotes name and family by selecting stellar individuals to benefit from this scholarship, who will also become great members of our community and emulate Ms. Chiotes example of charity and caring.

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The two funds have different criteria for eligibility, so please take a look at the application before deciding which fund to apply for.

ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIPS

  • ELIGIBILITY*

    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 to:

    • Students who are living in the United States, and are pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies in an accredited academic institution

    • Students who are living in Greece, and are pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies in an accredited academic institution in Greece or elsewhere*

    • 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

    *Eligibility requirements may vary for the Helen Chiotes Scholarship Fund. Please review instructions within the application packet for more details.

  • AWARDS*

    Funds will be awarded each summer and checks will be distributed to recipients. Our recipients will be recognized at an annual ceremony, to be held each January.

    Three to five scholarships will be awarded annually.

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

    To provide opportunities to more students, those who received a scholarship in the past year, are not eligible this current year. You are welcome to participate the following year.

    *Awards may vary for the Helen Chiotes Scholarship Fund

    **The number of scholarships awarded and the amount available to be awarded may vary from year to year.

  • CONDITIONS*

    Scholarship award recipients will be known as the Chian Federation Scholars or Helen Chiotes Scholar, depending on which scholarship you are awarded

    Applicants selected for a scholarship must meet the following conditions.

    • Must provide proof of good standing at the time of application.

    • Must commit to participate in a minimum of one Chian Federation event, and make a presentation, or participate in a discussion pertaining to their studies—in person or remotely.

    * Conditions may vary for the Helen Chiotes Scholarship Fund. Please review instructions within the application packet for more details.

  • TIMELINE

    The application period opens in late February and closes on April 15 th .

    • The Selection Committee will review all applications and consider the merit of the applicants’ financial need, academic achievement, essay, and recommendation(s).

    • Scholarship decision letters will be sent electronically by June 1 st .

    • Applications must be submitted on time and be complete.

    • Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Past recipients

  • CHIAN FEDERATION FUND

    Despina Theotoka (Univ. of Miami)

    Kiriaki Gatanas (Stonybrook)

    HELEN CHIOTES FUND

    Aristea Franks (Stonybrook)

    George Titomihalis (Thomas Jeffferson)

    Dimosthenis Pefanis (City College)

  • CHIAN FEDERATION FUND

    Anna Sarellis (LIM College)

    Nicholas Nicholson (Hofstra)

    Kiriaki Gatanas (Stonybrook)

    HELEN CHIOTES FUND

    Neli Tsotsou (Athens Univ. of Economics & Business)

    Michael Koutsouras (Fairleig Dickinson)

    Kostantinos Pyrovolos (Univ. of Aegean)

  • CHIAN FEDERATION FUND

    Calliope Louros (Queens College)

    Efstratia Nicholson (Dartmouth)

    Stamatia Papazis (Stonybrook)

    Eleni Ballas (St. John’s Univ)

    HELEN CHIOTES FUND

    Efthimios Rafael Papapetros (Univ. Leipzig)

    Nikiforos Golemis (UC Berkeley)

  • CHIAN FEDERATION FUND

    Georgia Sideridis (Stonybrook)

    Angelena Bougiamas (Georgetown)

    Demetrios Collantes (SUNY Buffalo)

    Danae Dimitrakopoulos (UMass)

    Anastasios Arahovas (Penn State)

    HELEN CHIOTES FUND

    Efthimios Papapetrou (National and Kapodestrian Univ. of Athens)

    Konstantinos Skevis (National and Kapodestrian Univ. of Athens)

    Anna Kleida (National and Kapodestrian Univ. of Athens)

    Sevasti Kleida (National and Kapodestrian Univ. of Athens)

  • CHIAN FEDERATION FUND

    Daphne Michalos (John Jay)

    Eleni Georgountzos (Carnegie Mellon)

    Alexander Papadopoulos (Hofstra)

    James Coleman (The Coll. of NJ)

    Sevastia Moundros (Mercy College)

    Christos Caminis (Sacred Heart)

    Alexandros Turner (Univ. of Turin)

    HELEN CHIOTES FUND

    Evgenia Mallas (St. John’s)

    Ioanna Papapetrou (National and Kapodistrian Univ. of Athens)

    Yiannis Hahalis (Penn State)

    Stamatia Tsamblakos (Adelphi)