Peter J. Economos Memorial Scholarship
Peter J. Economos Memorial Scholarship
The Peter J. Economos Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 to Greek-American students from specific midwestern states pursuing post-secondary education. Financial need is a key consideration.
May 8, 2026
31 days left
$1,000
Award amount
7
Requirements
Quick decision
AI insightsBest for
- Greek-American students
- High school seniors
- Undergraduate students
Key highlights
- Award amount: $1,000
- Deadline: May 8, 2026
- Eligibility includes Greek ancestry and financial need
Why apply
- Financial assistance for education costs
- Support for Greek-American heritage
Important checks
- Confirm eligibility based on ancestry and participation criteria
- Check if you meet the financial need requirement
Who can apply
- High school senior or undergraduate student
- Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree
- Greek ancestry
- Current or former Junior Olympics participant, or member/child of AHEPA family, or member/child of a Greek Orthodox parish in specified states
- Demonstrate financial need
Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.
Quick facts
Status
upcoming
Study levels
high_school_senior
Eligible institutions
American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association-Chicago Chapter 260
Payout method
Paid to the college or financial aid office
Next steps
AI guidanceA short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.
- Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
- Prepare the listed materials (1 document type(s) detected in the catalog).
- Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
- Apply through the official site linked above.
Application tips
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- Gather necessary documentation to prove eligibility
- Apply before the deadline of May 8, 2026
Key requirements (7)
Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.
- High school senior or undergraduate student.
- Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree.
- Greek ancestry.
- A current or former participant in the Junior Olympics, **OR**.
- Member, or child of a member, in District 13 (Illinois and Wisconsin) AHEPA family (Order of Ahepa, Daughters of Penelope, Sons of Pericles, or Maids of Athena); **OR**.
- Member or child of a member of a Greek Orthodox parish within the Metropolis of Chicago (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin).
- Demonstrate financial need.
Required documents
Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.
- Financial documentation (if required)
Applying
Applications are accepted until May 8, 2026.
Award & payment
Amount: $1,000
Payout: Paid to the college or financial aid office
Overview
This scholarship offers $1,000 to eligible Greek-American students pursuing higher education.
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Sponsor & application
Information last verified Apr 2, 2026.
Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.