06/19/2026
2026 FAITH Scholarships for Academic Excellence
Application deadline June 26th, 2026
ABOUT THIS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Each year since its inception in 2004, FAITH celebrates the academic achievements of young leaders within the Greek and Hellenic American community by awarding merit-based scholarships to some of the community’s most promising graduating high school seniors from across the country. Recipients of the FAITH Scholarship for Academic Excellence join a network of nearly 1,000 existing FAITH Scholars who display the exceptional scholarly intellect lauded by our Hellenic ancestors and also, a magnificent spirit of charity, community service and good citizenship which is at the very core of our Orthodox Christian values.
ELIGIBILITY FOR 2026
Applicants must be graduating a public, private, or parochial high school in the United States and embarking to study in an undergraduate degree program in the fall of 2026 at a 4-year accredited U.S. college or university. Applicants must be of Hellenic descent and/or Greek Orthodox faith and member of a parish. For questions, please call (212) 803-9363 or email [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook to stay updated.
FAQs
All applicants will be notified of the Review Committee’s decision by email in September 2026. Award checks will be made out to the recipients and sent to the address provided in the application. Scholarships are awarded on a merit-basis. Applicants have the option to include financial documents (as outlined in application) if they would like to be considered for additional allocations based on financial need.
FAITH SCHOLARSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE IN STEM
For FAITH Scholars who received a FAITH Scholarship for Excellence in STEM continuation award in 2025, 2024 and 2023, you will receive an email with your continuation award application mid-April 2026. If you have not received an email from us by May 2026, please call (212) 803-9363 to ensure we have your most updated email address.
“Becoming a part of this amazing group of FAITH Scholars is one of the most important achievements in my life. As someone who has a passion for STEM and a deep appreciation for both my Greek roots and Orthodox Christian faith, I am humbled and beyond grateful for this award and am privileged to be a part of something truly amazing." - George T., 2019 FAITH Scholar, Physics, Emory University.
2026 FAITH Scholarships for Academic Excellence Application deadline June 26th, 2026 ABOUT THIS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Each year since its inception in 2004, FAITH celebrates the academic achievements…
