“This award comes at a time of severe financial crisis and it will go a long way to alleviate the financial burden on my family.” These words, written by Paraskevas Xenophontos, demonstrate the life-changing impact the PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation is having today on Greek-American undergraduates. Paras, a 2008 PanHellenic scholarship recipient, will graduate the University of New York at Stony Brook in 2012, with a double major in Biochemistry and Japanese Studies. With his father living with a rare medical condition, The PanHellenic Scholarship made a difference in Paras being able to continue his educational goal of becoming an endocrinologist.
“I believe in the value of education in achieving one’s dreams,” says Chris P. Tomaras, Founder and Chairman. “Through our scholarship and educational programs we provide deserving students the opportunity to become significant achievers and contribute meaningfully to society.”
Alexis Keramanis, a 2010 scholarship recipient knows what it means to fulfill a dream. “Ever since I was a small child, I dreamed of attending art school. Since receiving my scholarship, my dream is finally becoming reality”, writes Alexis in her thank you letter.
“Investing in the education of a student who has potential to be a life-long achiever is a rewarding experience,” says Chris. Tomaras. I have seen how our scholarships have made a significant difference in their young lives. It encourages them to continue their pursuit of significant accomplishments. America and our Greek community needs future leaders like our scholarship recipients”, continued Mr. Tomaras.
Paras and Alexis are two of the more than 200 recipients across the United States who have received scholarships from the PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation. The Foundation annually awards $250,000 in scholarships to Greek American college-students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance with the greatest financial need.
“We ask you to make an investment in tomorrow’s leaders of Hellenism by becoming a sponsor of the 2012 Annual Gala on Saturday, June 16”, requests Christ Tomaras. Sponsorships begin at $25,000 with a Premier Benefactor, which includes a scholarship naming opportunity, two complimentary tables of ten in a premier location, private reception for up to 20 guests with Paradigm Award winner Alexander Payne and the opportunity to present your scholarship to the award winner.
Additional levels of support include the Grand Benefactor at $10,000 and the Benefactor with a $5,000 contribution. Both levels of sponsorship include tickets to the event and invitation to the private reception with Academy Award winning filmmaker, Alexander Payne, this year’s Paradigm Award recipient.
For more information about how you can make a difference in the life a deserving Greek American college student call the PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation at 312-357-6432 or send us an email at info@panhellenicscholarships.org.
