Empowering Young Women Since 1930
SCHOLARSHIPS
Are you a Maids of Athena member in good standing?
Are you a graduating high school senior planning to attend college or university? An undergraduate student? A graduate student?
If so, consider applying for the National Maids of Athena Scholarship!
The 2025-2026 Scholarship Applications will be open soon. You will find the application here. Deadline to apply is May 31st, 2026.
About Our Scholarships
Currently, the Maids of Athena are fortunate to be able to offer our members four scholarships based on their academic merit, Maids of Athena participation, and financial need. One application qualifies each eligible Sister for all four scholarships, which are judged by an independent set of judges that are not affiliated with the AHEPA Family. Details about each scholarship and recent recipients can be found below.
The Maids of Athena National Scholarship
$1000
The original and most prestigious of our scholarships. The winner of the Maids of Athena National Scholarship perpetuates both the goals and ideals of our order in her everyday life and on her journey to academic excellence.
2025 Maids of Athena National Scholarship Winner
Nicole Averinos
Muses Chapter 22
Washington D.C.
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Recent Recipients
2024 - Cassidy Branch, Tallahassee, FL
2023 - Laina Tzanides, Brooklyn, NY
2022 - Stavroula Kostas, Brooklyn, NY
2021 - Alexandra Mavridis, Upper Darby, PA
2020 - Lea Schenk, Louisville, KY
2019 - Joanna Papadopoulos, Trenton, NJ
2018 - Kalliope Bessler, Dayton, OH
Timothy J. Maniatis Memorial Scholarship
$1000
Named after Past Executive Director of AHEPA, Timothy J. Maniatis, Past Grand President Deanna Socaris and the 2014-2015 Grand Lodge named this scholarship at the 2015 AHEPA Family Supreme Convention in San Francisco, California. Mr. Maniatis, the father of PGP Stephanie Maniatis, was a lifelong supporter of the Maids of Athena, and worked with many Grand Presidents and their lodges throughout his tenure as Executive Director of AHEPA. He passed away in 2014 and is remembered for the instrumental role he played in the lives of many members of not just the Maids of Athena and Sons of Pericles, but the AHEPA Family as a whole.
Recent Recipients
2024 - Christina Fileas, Bayside, NY
2023 - Kristina Gavrilis, Stockton, CA
2022 - Falia Pantieras, Ottawa, ON
2021 - Marina Tsirambidis, North Royalton, OH
2020 - Nefeli Kotopoulos, Calgary, AB
2019 - Sophia Tsilerides, Brooklyn, NY
2018 - Eleni Volas, Canton, OH
2025 Timothy J. Maniatis Scholarship Winner
Sofia Albanito
Cassandra Hera Chapter 185
Calgary, AB
The Archbishop Demetrios Scholarship
$500
This scholarship was named after His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, former Archbishop of America, in honor of his service to the Greek Orthodox Community. Past Grand President Deanna Socaris and the 2014-2015 Grand Lodge named this scholarship at the 2015 AHEPA Family Supreme Convention in San Francisco, California.
2025 Archbishop Demetrios Scholarship Winner
Marina Whelden
Diana Chapter 3
Portland, Oregon
Recent Recipients
2024 - Alana Pytel, Holmdel, NJ
2023 - Athina Barbieri, Boston, MA
2022 - Zoya Bessler, Dayton, OH
2021 - Marina Albanito, Calgary, AB
2021 - Alexa Nastoff, Canton, OH
2020 - Nina Heister, Cincinnati, OH
2019 - Zoe Bousbouras, Albany, NY
2018 - Stephanie Diamond, Denver, CO
The Becky Angelos Demeris Scholarship
$500
Named after the first Grand President of the Maids of Athena, Becky Angelos Demeris, this scholarship was created by the 2023-2024 Maids of Athena Grand Lodge and the Maids of Athena Past Grand Presidents to honor the memory of our Sister. It is our hope that this scholarship will be fully funded by donations from those whose lives have been impacted by Sister Becky and her contributions to both the Maids of Athena and the Daughters of Penelope.
Recent Recipients
2024 - Kalliopi Protopapas, Portland, OR
2025 Becky A. Demeris Scholarship Winner
Lia Belitsis
Theodora Chapter 282
Holmdel, New Jersey
AHEPA National Scholarships & Programs
Visit the AHEPA national site for more information about the
AHEPA Scholarship, AHEPAcademy, Journey to Greece, and Odyssey in Athens!
Daughters of Penelope Scholarships
Visit the Foundation's website for further information and applications.
Daughters of Penelope Foundation, INC. Scholarship
Zoe Cavalaris Outstanding Female Athlete Award
District Scholarships
(Scholarships available for those residing in the District)
District 1 AHEPA Family (May 15, 2026)
District 2 DOP (May 15, 2026)
District 2 AHEPA (April 1, 2026)
District 3 AHEPA Family (April 15, 2026)
District 4 AHEPA (April 21, 2026)
District 5 AHEPA (April 30, 2026)
District 5 DOP (April 15, 2026)
District 6 AHEPA (May 4, 2026)
District 7 AHEPA/DOP (March 31, 2026)
District 8 AHEPA/DOP (March 31, 2026)
District 9 AHEPA High School (April 15, 2026)
District 9 AHEPA Undergraduate (April 15, 2026)
District 10 AHEPA (February 23, 2026)
District 11 AHEPA
District 11 DOP
District 12 AHEPA/DOP (March 15, 2026)
District 13 Sports Awards (May 25, 2026)
District 16 AHEPA/DOP (April 15, 2026)
District 17 AHEPA Family (May 15, 2026)
District 20 DOP (May 2, 2026)
District 21 AHEPA (April 1, 2026)
District 22 AHEPA/DOP (March 31, 2026)
District 23 AHEPA/DOP (May 6, 2026)
Districts 24 AHEPA Family (May 1, 2026)
District 26 AHEPA Family (December 15, 2025)
AHEPA Canada Scholarships (June 1, 2026)
DOP Foundation Inc. Scholarships (May 15, 2026)
Constantine and Patricia Mavroyannis Scholarship (June 1, 2026)
*Please reference our constitution for an in-depth description of a member in good standing