“JEANNE ROSEMARY GEORGILES” SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
Academic year 2024-2025
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The Jeanne Rosemary Georgiles Scholarship Foundation was established in December 2005, by Dimitrios (James) Georgiles in memory of his beloved wife, Jeanne Rosemary. Dimitrios Georgiles was a great benefactor of the HCO who loved children and recognized that they are the next generation of leaders. In addition to the scholarships that have been – and will be awarded to students within the HCO for years to come – the late Georgiles also donated over half a million dollars which “… shall be used to acquire or otherwise to provide for educational and/or childcare facilities for the use and benefit of the Hellenic Community of Ottawa.”
Sadly, Dimitrios Georgiles passed away in 2012. However, due to his generosity, his legacy will continue for years to come. The Jeanne Rosemary Georgiles Scholarship Foundation provides two annual scholarships of $1,000.00 each to Greek members of the Hellenic Community of Ottawa entering university from high school.
The HCO reserves the right to award less than two or no scholarships at all in a given year if candidates are unable to meet the criteria established below.
Evaluations of applications are “double blind” and are conducted by a group of experienced educators.
Eligibility, Criteria and Requirements
The candidate should:
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be of Greek parentage (one or both parents);
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be Greek Orthodox and a member of the Hellenic Community of Ottawa in good standing (as per HCO Membership requirements);
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have a minimum 80% grade average;
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provide proof of university enrolment for Fall 2024 in a full-time capacity;
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provide a copy of their most recent high school transcript;
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provide two professional references (name, e-mail and phone number) to speak to his/her worthiness of the scholarship;
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provide a 300-word essay on his/her personal goals and involvement in the Hellenic Community of Ottawa and the Canadian community at large. The essay should cover:
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Personal goals;
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Why you are proud to be of Greek descent;
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How you have been involved and will continue to be involved in the HCO;
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How you see the HCO and Hellenism in Ottawa evolving in the future and how you can contribute to that evolution;
Involvement within the HCO must be provided in detail, indicating duration of involvement as well as roles and responsibilities performed.
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provide copies of any awards or other scholarships received.
Submit the completed form and all the required documents listed in the Eligibility Criteria and Requirements list either electronically to office@helleniccommunity.com or personally to the address indicated on the application form by Thursday, February 27th, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
