Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Office of the Chancellor

THE 2024 JAMES J. TEMBELIS SCHOLARSHIP
General Information
The Tembelis Scholarship Fund offers financial assistance to students studying at Hellenic College-Holy Cross.
The Chancellor’s Office of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America oversees the Fund and awards scholarships on anannual basis. Applicants must complete the attached application and send it with all the documentation requested below
to:Tembelis Scholarship Committee
Office of the Chancellor
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
8 East 79th Street
New York, NY 10075Applications must be received by May 17, 2024, to be considered for awards for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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 are awarded for actual course work
being done towards an undergraduate or graduate degree. As per the guidelines of the Fund, applicants must
be matriculating students of Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. Applying forthis 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 thesubmission of a renewal application available by contacting the Chancellor’s Office.

Application Procedures - Along with a completed application, all of the following items must also besubmitted before an application will be considered:
1. A Baptismal or Chrismation Certificate: Applicants must show proof they were either baptized orreceived into the Greek Orthodox Faith.
2. A Letter of Intent addressed to the Chancellor of the Archdiocese. This letter (one-page in length)
should include why they are applying, detailed information on the applicant’s degree program, a statementof 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 this program of study will assist the applicant to serve the Greek
Orthodox Archdiocese of America after completing their studies. This should also be accompanied bya statement from the Bursar’s Office stating any outstanding tuition by the student, as well as a debt
schedule (if applicable) stating any accrued liability at the time of application.
3. One Letter of Recommendation. Examples of recommendation letters may come from 1) a member of
the Orthodox clergy, 2) an academic advisor in the applicant’s graduate program, 3) an individual whoknows the applicant very well, and 4) the applicant’s Hierarch.
4. Confirmation of acceptance/registration from either Hellenic College or Holy Cross.
5. Transcripts. If the applicant is a High School Senior, they must provide proof of SAT Score of 1000 or
ACT Equivalent of 19. If they are already matriculating in the institution, copies of transcripts are required.
A minimum of a “B”, or “80%”, or “3.0” Average is required in order to be considered.

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 APPLICATIONJAMES J. TEMBELIS SCHOLARSHIP
Personal Information:
Name: ________________________________________________________________
Title

First

MiddleLast

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

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