GERONDELIS FOUNDATION, INC. Graduate School Grants

Application Instructions
Dear Applicant:

Thank you for your interest in the Gerondelis Foundation Graduate Study Scholarship Program.

Please be advised that if you have applied and received a grant from the foundation, you are not eligible to re-apply.

Please review the application requirements carefully. If you come within our guidelines and submit the necessary documents by the deadline your application for a grant will be considered at the next meeting at the Gerondelis Foundation at which graduate school grants will be considered.

Because funds are extremely limited for graduate student grants, emphasis is placed on applications which show excellence and high merit as well as demonstrated financial need. Please be advised that the members and directors of the Gerondelis Foundation give special attention to strong letters of recommendation and as to whether or not an applicant's graduate school has remitted part or all of the applicant's tuition. Awards will be granted to the most meritorious applicants who also have a demonstrated financial need.

Applications for graduate study grants are normally considered at the Gerondelis Foundation board meetings on the third Thursday of April and the third Thursday of October of each year.

Please note that one of the requirements for a grant from the Gerondelis Foundation is that the applicant must have completed at least one semester at the graduate school they are attending and that we receive a transcript of your grades from your graduate school.

In addition, the university which you are attending must sponsor your application for your grant by submitting a letter of recommendation on your behalf. This letter should come from an advisor or professor who knows your work well. The letter of recommendation must specify the following:

(a) program of study you are undertaking

(b) type of degree you are pursuing

(c) your areas of strength as a student

(d) anticipated date of graduation

(e) any awards or scholarships you have received from the university, and

(f) any other information the university believes would be pertinent to the Gerondelis Foundation

Guidelines for Graduate Study Scholarships
The Gerondelis Foundation Inc. is a private foundation as defined in Section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code with offices in Lynn, Massachusetts. The Gerondelis Foundation makes grants for use by students from Greece who hold a Greek undergraduate degree and who have been accepted into a graduate degree or certificate granting program at an American university or other institution of higher learning, provided that the applicant has not previously received an American undergraduate degree. Sometimes such grants may also be granted to Greek students to obtain training at American medical institutions. Recommendations are received from the educational organizations describing the qualifications of the applicant and the amount of the financial aid needed. The Foundation then makes grants based upon these recommendations directly to the educational organizations along with a letter or letters listing the student or students for whom financial aid is being granted.

Qualifications
In order for a student from Greece to be eligible for a grant from the Gerondelis Foundation pursuant to this program he or she must meet the following six qualifications:

1. The student must be (i) either a Greek national or a Greek citizen and (ii) a permanent resident of Greece at the time of the application;

2. The applicant must hold a Greek undergraduate degree. The applicant may not have previously received an American undergraduate degree;

3. The applicant must have been accepted into and completed one quarter/semester in a graduate degree or certificate granting program at an American university or other institution of higher learning, or he or she must have been accepted for training at an American medical institution.

4. The university or institution of higher learning at which the student is enrolled (the "sponsoring institution") must submit a written letter of recommendation nominating the student for a grant from the Gerondelis Foundation and setting forth in detail the student's merits;

5. The student must demonstrate need for financial aid from the Gerondelis Foundation; and

6. The student must intend to return to Greece after completion of his or her studies in this country

Deadlines for applications:
For consideration at the April meeting – April 1st

For consideration at the October meeting – October 1st

Required Information

1. The applicant's curriculum vitae.

2. An official transcript of the applicant's grades from a university in Greece, both graduate and undergraduate.

3. An official transcript of the applicant’s grades to date at the sponsoring institution.

4. A substantive letter of recommendation from the sponsoring institution nominating the applicant for a grant from the Gerondelis Foundation. Form recommendation letters will not be accepted. In the recommendation letter the sponsoring institution should verify the applicant's current enrollment, including the date of commencement of studies at the sponsoring institution and the anticipated date of graduation.

5. A financial statement, in the form attached hereto, describing the total cost (i.e. tuition, room, board and other expenses) and all sources of funding for an applicant's graduate education, including whether the sponsoring institution will provide (or has provided) the applicant with tuition remission, grants, or paid positions such as teaching assistantships. If the sponsoring institution has given little or no assistance, then a reason for this lack should be stated. The financial statement must be detailed with dollar figures given.

6. A declaration that the applicant is a (i) Greek national or Greek citizen and (ii) a permanent resident of Greece. Proof of nationality or citizenship and proof of residency is required.

7. A declaration as to whether or not the applicant intends to return to Greece after completing his or her graduate studies in the United States. A student must declare whether or not he or she has a green card and must provide a copy of his or her visa with the application.

8. Any other information reasonably requested by the Foundation including the submission of completed application forms, if any, required by the Foundation.

When all of the above information is received, the application will be taken under consideration at the next meeting of the Foundation at which graduate school grants are considered. These meetings are normally held on the third Thursday of April and October of each year.

Applicants should be aware that grants to graduate students from Greece may vary in amount and do not normally exceed $4,000.00. The Foundation's current policy is to provide only one graduate scholarship grant per person.

Applicants should be aware that the Foundation lends assistance only whenever its guidelines allow, and is particularly interested in students who, having completed undergraduate or graduate studies in Greece, are pursuing courses for a higher degree not easily available in Greece.

Are you currently enrolled in a graduate degree granting program?

YesNo
Thank you for your time.

Unfortunately, you are not eligible to receive this grant. You must be enrolled in a graduate degree granting program.

Did you complete your undergraduate degree in a Greek University in Greece?

YesNo
Thank you for your time.

Unfortunately, you are not eligible to receive this grant. You are required to have completed your undergraduate degree in a Greek University in Greece.

Are you a Greek citizen/national?

YesNo
Thank you for your time.

Unfortunately, you are not eligible to receive this grant. You must be a Greek citizen/national.

Have you previously applied for a Gerondelis Foundation Grant?

YesNo
Have you previously received a Gerondelis Foundation Grant?

YesNo
Thank you for your time.

Unfortunately, you are not eligible to receive this grant because you have already received a Gerondelis Foundation grant.

Name*

First NameLast Name
Address in US*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Permanent Address in Greece*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number in the US*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com
Name of University*
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Student Identification Number at University*
Program of Study*
Degree Sought*
Expected Graduation Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Date of Enrollment*

MonthDayYear
Date
Marital Status*

MarriedSingle
Citizenship*

US CitizenDual Citizen (US + Greek)Greek CitizenOther

University Contact Person Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Title/Position*
Department*
University Name*
University Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.

Dependents
Do you have any dependents?

YesNo
Spouse's name

First NameLast Name
Spouse's current income
Spouse's income for the last year
Spouse's occupation
Will spouse be a student in the current academic year?

NoYes, full timeYes, part-timeType option 4
Number of dependent children?
Other dependents

Income

Please note all sources and amounts of income you received last calendar year and expect to receive this calendar year.

Have you (and a spouse, if any) ever filed a federal income tax return?*

YesNo
Please provide a signed copy of your most recent federal income tax return, together with copies of all schedules and W-2 forms.*

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Source 2
Source 3

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Source 1
Source 2
Source 3

Income (Cont.)

(excluding financial aid and school related awards)

Rows	Amount
Base pay from salary, wages
Self Employment income
Income from overtime, commissions, part-time job
Dividends – interest
Income from trusts or annuities
Total:

Assets

Including those of spouse

Debts

Including those of your spouse

Expenses

Please list ALL expenses for current academic year including but not limited to:

Rows	Amount
Tuition
Books/school supplies
University fees
Medical fees
Medical insurance
Uninsured medicals
Motor vehicle expenses
Motor vehicle loan payment
Rent - mortgage
Homeowner's/Tenant Insurance
Heat
Electricity/gas
Telephone
Water/sewer
Food
House supplies
Laundry and cleaning
Cable/internet
Child care
Other

Describe parents' employment, dependents, and ability to assist you.*

Please describe any special family/individual circumstances (illness, age, unusual expenses) that affect your ability to finance your education. Attach a separate sheet if necessary.*
The following documents are required for the application to be complete:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of recommendation from sponsoring institution
- Copy of Greek Passport
- Copy of F1 Visa
- Copy of Greek ID card
- Transcript from current graduate school
- Transcript from undergraduate degree college in Greece
- Financial statement from university currently attending
The following documents are required only if they are applicable:
- Copy of US/other country’s passport, if applicant has Dual Citizenship
- Copy of most recent US income tax return, if filed
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I certify that the information provided on this form is accurate and complete. I promise to inform the Gerondelis Foundation, Inc. in writing of any significant changes in circumstances (e.g. marriage, etc.) and receipt of any outside sources of aid.

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Declaration
I. I certify that I am a Greek national, born in Greece to Greek parents. (If this is not true, please explain). blank
II. I certify that I do not have a green card, nor will I be eligible to apply for one for the next three years. (If this is not true, please explain).blank
III. I certify that I have obtained my blank undergraduate degree in blank from the blankuniversity in Greece on Date .
IV. I certify that I am pursuing a blankdegree in blankat the blank University in the United States and expect to graduate on Date .
V. I certify that upon completion of my studies in the United States I intend to return to Greece. (If this is not true, please explain). blank
Signature

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Rows	Present Worth	Amount Owed
Cash, savings, and checking accounts
Investments (include certificates of deposit, money market funds, mutual funds, stocks, bonds, securities, etc.)
IRA and/or Keogh value
Home –Date purchased and price
Other real estate
Automobile
Other (identify)

Rows	Total Borrowed	Year(s) Borrowed	Unpaid Balance
Outstanding educational loans
Automobile loans
Credit cards
Mortgage
Other

Application Instructions

Guidelines for Graduate Study Scholarships

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University Contact Person Information

Dependents

Income

Income (Cont.)

Assets

Debts

Expenses

Declaration