The Karpathian Educational Trust
is a fund established to provide financial assistance to high
school graduates of Karpathian descent who wish to further their
education by attending an accredited college or university in
the U.S. It was created in 1969 by the Karpathian Educational
Progressive Association (K.E.P.A.) |
The Karpathian Educational Trust grants one year scholarships to
applicants who qualify on the basis of financial need and
scholastic achievement. Award determinations are made by the
Trust’s Executive Board, based upon students’ application
materials and other information furnished by the applicant,
including the educational institution to be attended by the
applicant and other sources which the Board of Trustees may
consult. |
The exact amount of scholarships awarded varies from year to
year due to fluctuations in the stock market and economy.
Preference shall be given to incoming freshmen and first time
applicants. In the event that there are additional funds, upper
classmen may be considered. |
To apply for a scholarship, please send the following materials
to one of the addresses on the application form.
1. A completed downloadable application form.
2. Official high school and/or college transcripts with official
seal must be included.
3. A.C.T. or S.A.T. test results.
4. Completed FAFSA indicating financial aid eligibility.
5. Student essay as described on page 3 of the application.
Include statement of financial need here.
6. Statement of applicant’s Karpathian Geneology or Family Tree
document, tracing applicant’s ancestry to Karpathos, Greece.
7. Proof of intended enrollment in an accredited 4-year
institution of higher education for the upcoming school year.
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Upon receipt of a scholarship,
the recipient should write a letter of acknowledgment with a
brief description of academic progress and submit to one of the
Trustees listed below. |
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Please send completed application
to the following address: |
Tammy Backeris, B.A., M.F.A.
c/o Karpathian Educational Trust
111 Foxwood Drive Wexford, PA 15090
E-Mail: tammyback@msn.com
Telephone: (724) 935-0424 |
John M. Hiras, D.M.D.
c/o Karpathian Educational Trust
1131 Meridian Drive Presto, PA 15142
E-Mail: jhiras@aol.com
Telephone: (412) 498-6492 |