Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Office of the Chancellor

THE 2024 S. GREGORY TAYLOR SCHOLARSHIP
General Information

The Taylor Scholarship Fund offers financial assistance to students pursuing a secondary degree. The
Chancellor’s Office of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America oversees the Fund and awards scholarships
on an annual basis. Applicants must complete the attached application and send it with all the documentation
requested below to:
Taylor Scholarship Committee
Office of the Chancellor
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
8 East 79th Street
New York, NY 10075
Applications must be received by May 17, 2024 to be considered for awards for the 2024-2025 academicyear. Each application will be considered individually in conjunction with the supporting documentation
provided by the applicant. Awarding of scholarships will be determined based on program of study,
financial need, previous academic work, recommendations, availability of funds and how the applicant
intends to serve the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America after receiving this degree. Scholarships areawarded for actual course work being done towards a degree. Preference will be given to students of Greekdescent and/or graduates of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, however not limited to thoseprerequisites. Applying for this scholarship does NOT automatically guarantee an award. Unless otherwise
stated in the initial award letter, a scholarship is granted for one academic year only (Sept.-May) and must
be renewed each year through the submission of a renewal application available by contacting theChancellor’s Office. All tuition scholarship awards will be paid directly to the college or university beingattended.
Application Procedures - Along with a completed application, all of the following items must also besubmitted before an application will be considered:
1. A Letter of Intent addressed to the Chancellor of the Archdiocese. This letter should include
detailed information on the applicant’s degree program, a statement of financial need, a listing of
estimated educational expenses (e.g., tuition, books, travel, etc.), an accounting of how these expenses
will be funded (scholarships, grants, loans, etc.), and a detailed statement, with specifics, of how thisprogram of study will assist the applicant to serve the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
after completing their studies.
2. A statement from the Bursar’s Office stating any outstanding tuition to the institution, as well
as a debt-schedule (if applicable) stating the accrued liability of the applicant.
3. Three Letters of Recommendation. Recent graduates of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School ofTheology must submit a letter from the President or a Faculty member of the School. One of the lettersshould be from someone outside of Holy Cross. A member of the clergy must also submit a letterfrom his Hierarch. If these situations do not apply to an applicant, the recommendation letters mustcome from 1) a member of the Orthodox clergy, 2) an academic advisor in the applicant’s graduate
program and 3) an individual who knows the applicant very well.
4. Confirmation of acceptance/registration from the institution the applicant will be attending.
8 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075-0106 • Telephone: (212) 570-3513 • Fax: (212) 774-0251
web: www.goarch.org • e-mail: chancellor@goarch.org

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Office of the Chancellor2024 APPLICATION S. GREGORY TAYLOR SCHOLARSHIP
Personal Information:
Name: ________________________________________________________________
Title

FirstMiddle

Last

Address:________________________________________________________________
City:_________________________________________ State:__________ Zip:_______
Telephone:_______________________ E-mail:_________________________________
Parish Name, City, State/Metropolis:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Post-Graduate Degree Program Information for 2024-2025 Academic Year:
School/University:________________________________________________________
Post Graduate Degree Program:______________________________________________
Estimated Date of Completion:______________ Degree to be Awarded:_____________
Previous Academic Work:
College/University

Dates Attended

Degree Program

Degree Awarded

Other Financial Assistance:
Please use the budget template on the next page to indicate your expenses, as well as
any other financial assistance you are receiving while you are enrolled in your postgraduate degree program. This budget must be accompanied by a statement from theBursar’s Office stating any outstanding tuition to the institution, as well as a debt-schedule(if applicable) stating the accrued liability of the applicant.

8 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075-0106 • Telephone: (212) 570-3513 • Fax: (212) 774-0251
web: www.goarch.org • e-mail: chancellor@goarch.org

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Office of the Chancellor

Calculation of Expenses

Sources of Financing

TuitionInstitutional Scholarships$___________________.00$___________________.00

Room

Non-Institutional Scholarships$___________________.00$___________________.00

Board

Government Grants$___________________.00$___________________.00

Books

Student Loans$___________________.00$___________________.00

Transportation

Other Financial Aid (specify source)$___________________.00$___________________.00

Fees

Other Sources (please specify)$___________________.00$___________________.00

Other Expenses

Parental Contribution$___________________.00$___________________.00

Total Expenses

Total Resources$___________________.00$___________________.00

Signature:______________________________________ Date:_____________

8 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075-0106 • Telephone: (212) 570-3513 • Fax: (212) 774-0251
web: www.goarch.org • e-mail: chancellor@goarch.org

2024

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Office of the Chancellor

THE S. GREGORY TAYLOR SCHOLARSHIPRENEWAL PROCEDURES for 2024
General Information
The Chancellor’s Office of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America oversees the Taylor
Scholarship Fund and is responsible for awarding scholarships on an annual basis. In order to beeligible to renew this scholarship, a student must be continuing their actual course work towards asecondary degree. Students who would like to renew their Taylor Scholarships must complete theattached renewal application and send it with all the documentation requested below to:Taylor Scholarship Committee
Office of the Chancellor
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
8 East 79th Street
New York, NY 10075
Renewal applications must be received by May 17, 2024 to be considered for awards for the academic year
2024-2025. Automatic renewal should NOT be assumed by any applicant. Each application will bejudged on program of study, financial need, previous academic work, recommendations, progress towards
the degree, availability of funds and how the applicant intends to serve the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese ofAmerica after receiving this degree. Preference will be given to students of Greek descent and/or graduatesof Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, however not limited to those prerequisites. Unlessotherwise stated in the initial award letter, a scholarship is granted for one academic year only (Sept.-May)and must be renewed each year through the submission of a renewal application available by contacting theChancellor’s Office.
Scholarship Renewal Procedures - Along with a completed renewal application, all of the following items
must also be submitted before a scholarship renewal will be considered:

1. A Letter addressed to the Chancellor of the Archdiocese. This letter should include information on
the degree program being pursued with details on the progress the applicant is making in their degree
program and an anticipated date of graduation. The letter should also include the amount being
requested with details of estimated educational expenses (e.g., tuition, books, travel, etc.) for the
coming academic year, and an accounting of how these expenses will be funded (scholarships, grants,loans, etc.). The applicant should also include a detailed statement, with specifics, as to how thisprogram of study, leading to this degree, will assist the applicant to serve the Greek Orthodox
Archdiocese of America after completion of their studies.
2. A statement from the Bursar’s Office stating any outstanding tuition to the institution, as well
as a debt-schedule (if applicable) stating the accrued liability of the applicant.
3. A letter from an Academic Advisor showing satisfactory progress in the degree program.
4. A letter from the institution the applicant is attending confirming they are continuing their studies in
the coming academic year.

8 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075-0106 • Telephone: (212) 570-3513 • Fax: (212) 774-0251
web: www.goarch.org • e-mail: chancellor@goarch.org

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Office of the Chancellor2024 APPLICATION S. GREGORY TAYLOR SCHOLARSHIP
Personal Information:
Name: ________________________________________________________________Title

FirstMiddle

Last

Address:________________________________________________________________
City:_________________________________________ State:__________ Zip:_______
Telephone:_______________________ E-mail:_________________________________
Parish Name, City, State/Metropolis:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Post-Graduate Degree Program Information for 2024-2025 Academic Year:
School/University:________________________________________________________
Post Graduate Degree Program:______________________________________________
Estimated Date of Completion:______________ Degree to be Awarded:_____________
Previous Academic Work:
College/University

Dates Attended

Degree Program

Degree Awarded

Other Financial Assistance:
Please use the budget template on the next page to indicate your expenses, as well as
any other financial assistance you are receiving while you are enrolled in your postgraduate degree program. This budget must be accompanied by a statement from theBursar’s Office stating any outstanding tuition to the institution, as well as a debt-schedule(if applicable) stating the accrued liability of the applicant.

8 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075-0106 • Telephone: (212) 570-3513 • Fax: (212) 774-0251
web: www.goarch.org • e-mail: chancellor@goarch.org

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Office of the Chancellor

Calculation of Expenses

Sources of Financing

TuitionInstitutional Scholarships$___________________.00$___________________.00

Room

Non-Institutional Scholarships$___________________.00$___________________.00

Board

Government Grants$___________________.00$___________________.00

Books

Student Loans$___________________.00$___________________.00

Transportation

Other Financial Aid (specify source)$___________________.00$___________________.00

Fees

Other Sources (please specify)$___________________.00$___________________.00

Other Expenses

Parental Contribution$___________________.00$___________________.00

Total Expenses

Total Resources$___________________.00$___________________.00

Signature:______________________________________ Date:_____________

8 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075-0106 • Telephone: (212) 570-3513 • Fax: (212) 774-0251
web: www.goarch.org • e-mail: chancellor@goarch.org

2024