AHEPA DISTRICT 11 BUCKEYE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

 

The continued success of the AHEPA Buckeye District #11 Scholarship Foundation is the strongest possible testament of the Buckeye District AHEPA Family’s commitment to the Education component of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association.

The purpose of the Foundation, as set forth in the state charter granted in 1960, is to make annual awards of scholarships for education purposes to undergraduate students enrolling in four-year programs at accredited colleges and universities.

The Foundation had the best possible start becauue of the leadership, devotion and talent of the initial and subsequent Trustees who are elected by the District Convention for three year terms.  The Selection Committee is comprised of university professors or administrators appointed by the Trustees.

Since its inception in 1959, total receipts of the Buckeye Scholarship Foundation have been over $1,056,431. Scholarships in the amount of $722,950 have been awarded during the same period to the sons and daughters of the Buckeye AHEPA family. During the 2009-2010 time frame, $50,250 in scholarships was awarded to 47 students. Both the AHEPA and the Daughters of Penelope support the Scholarship Foundation.

The generous contributions made to the AHEPA Buckeye District #11 Scholarship Foundation will assure the the Buckeye District will be able to continue to serve the needs of its brightest and best youth.

Operating Principals

• The amount of the current scholarship awards are $1,000 and $1,250.
• Scholarships are awarded only to students who are active members of the AHEPA family or whose parent’s) or legal guardians are members of one or both of the Senior Orders in good standing for three years which includes the current year. (Example, 2004, 2005 and paid up in 2006). We waive the two year and present year eligibility requirement when it concerns a Sons of Pericles, Maids of Athena, AHEPAN or Daughter of Penelope applicant who doesn’t meet the requirement because of their age. Students must be residents of Buckeye District 11.
• The Board of Trustees is made up of eleven members, eight from AHEPA, and three from the Daughters of Penelope. They are elected for three year staggered terms and are elected at the annual District Convention. Officers of the board are elected each year at the first board meeting following the District Convention.
• The District Governors and Lt. Governors of AHEPA and the Daughters of Penelope are “honorary” (ex-officio) members of the Board of Trustees during their terms of office.
• The number of scholarships awarded each year is determined by a majority vote of the trustees at the last meeting before the District Convention in late May or early June. The awards are announced at the District Convention. All students receive a letter from the foundation. Checks, made out to the University that the recipient will be attending, are sent to the scholarship recipient.
• Scholarship applications must be completed in accordance with instructions carrying the date of the current year and received or postmarked by March 31st.