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An unforgettable opportunity to explore your Greek heritage
Heritage Greece® Program 2022
Session A: June 9-26, 2022
Session B: June 30 - July 17, 2022
Early Bird Application Deadline HAS PASSED
regular application deadline HAS PASSED
The Heritage Greece® Program is an unforgettable educational and cultural immersion experience for North American students of Hellenic heritage, shared with students from the American College of Greece in Athens. Heritage Greece® connects Greek American and Greek Canadian College & University-age students to their Hellenic roots by allowing them to spend two intense weeks exploring Greece in all its facets.
Heritage Greece® was developed by the National Hellenic Society (NHS) as part of its mission to celebrate, preserve and disseminate Hellenic heritage in the United States. In 2019 the Hellenic Heritage Foundation (HHF) of Canada joined the effort and sponsored the first Greek Canadian student participants.
Heritage Greece® is a gift from the NHS to American students of Hellenic descent, comprising of tailor-made educational and cultural activities that make for an impactful immersion experience. The itinerary includes an insider’s perspective of some the world’s most important museums, as well as archeological and historical sites. The cultural component includes a broad array of activities from a Greek language class to dance and cooking classes with experiential learning activities throughout Athens. The experience is shared with a peer group of ACG students who participate actively in what Heritage Greece® alumni have described as a life-changing experience.
The Heritage Greece® experience continues beyond the visit to Greece, as the participants then matriculate in the Heritage Greece Alumni Network. The NHS continues its commitment to play a role in helping Heritage Greece® participants advance and develop in their careers, and as ambassadors of Hellenic heritage and part of the NHS’ extended family.
Heritage Greece® was developed by the National Hellenic Society (NHS) as part of its mission to celebrate, preserve and disseminate Hellenic heritage in the United States. In 2019 the Hellenic Heritage Foundation (HHF) of Canada joined the effort and sponsored the first Greek Canadian student participants.
Heritage Greece® is a gift from the NHS to American students of Hellenic descent, comprising of tailor-made educational and cultural activities that make for an impactful immersion experience. The itinerary includes an insider’s perspective of some the world’s most important museums, as well as archeological and historical sites. The cultural component includes a broad array of activities from a Greek language class to dance and cooking classes with experiential learning activities throughout Athens. The experience is shared with a peer group of ACG students who participate actively in what Heritage Greece® alumni have described as a life-changing experience.
The Heritage Greece® experience continues beyond the visit to Greece, as the participants then matriculate in the Heritage Greece Alumni Network. The NHS continues its commitment to play a role in helping Heritage Greece® participants advance and develop in their careers, and as ambassadors of Hellenic heritage and part of the NHS’ extended family.
Eligibility Criteria
You are eligible to apply if you meet the following criteria:
Heritage Greece® applicants accepted for participation in the 2021 Heritage Greece® Program are eligible to participate in either of the 2022 Program's sessions.
* Hellenic descent is defined as having one or more parents, grandparents, or great grandparents born in Greece or Cyprus. Please note that siblings or first cousins of past and/or current participants, who meet the program’s eligibility criteria, may participate in Heritage Greece® 2022 on the condition that they reimburse NHS for expenses related to their participation.
** The Greek government, European Union and related authorities have instituted strict COVID-19 safety protocol regimes which are implemented by The American College of Greece. Heritage Greece® participants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their participation in the Heritage Greece® Program. The European Union has not defined fully vaccinated to require an additional booster shot at this time, but the situation is likely to change prior to the start of the Heritage Greece® Program. Consequently, you may be required to vaccinate with a booster shot to be deemed compliant with the prospective revised definition of fully vaccinated.
- Enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student with a 3.0 GPA
- US/Canadian citizen of Hellenic descent*
- Between 18-26 years old
- Preferably first-time visit to Greece
- Fully-vaccinated against COVID-19**
Heritage Greece® applicants accepted for participation in the 2021 Heritage Greece® Program are eligible to participate in either of the 2022 Program's sessions.
* Hellenic descent is defined as having one or more parents, grandparents, or great grandparents born in Greece or Cyprus. Please note that siblings or first cousins of past and/or current participants, who meet the program’s eligibility criteria, may participate in Heritage Greece® 2022 on the condition that they reimburse NHS for expenses related to their participation.
** The Greek government, European Union and related authorities have instituted strict COVID-19 safety protocol regimes which are implemented by The American College of Greece. Heritage Greece® participants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their participation in the Heritage Greece® Program. The European Union has not defined fully vaccinated to require an additional booster shot at this time, but the situation is likely to change prior to the start of the Heritage Greece® Program. Consequently, you may be required to vaccinate with a booster shot to be deemed compliant with the prospective revised definition of fully vaccinated.
How to Apply
Application Checklist
To be considered for admission to the NHS Heritage Greece Program for Session A or B, complete the Online Application Form, provide a letter of recommendation, an official transcript, and complete the required forms. You are kindly requested to scan and send items 3-7 to heritagegreece@acg.edu in one e-mail by March 31, 2022. Please include your first and last name in the subject line.
Application Checklist and Required Forms
To be considered for admission to the NHS Heritage Greece Program for Session A or B, complete the Online Application Form, provide a letter of recommendation, an official transcript, and complete the required forms. You are kindly requested to scan and send items 3-7 to heritagegreece@acg.edu in one e-mail by March 31, 2022. Please include your first and last name in the subject line.
Application Checklist and Required Forms
- Completed Online
- Forward a recommendation letter from a professor, community leader, religious leader or another individual that knows you well to heritagegreece@acg.edu
- Official University Transcript OR Student Issued Transcript
- Complete and Execute the Insurance Waiver Form, Heritage Greece Medical Form 2022, Waiver of Liability Relating to COVID-19 Form
- Provide/obtain a valid US/Canadian passport valid for 6 months following the Heritage Greece respective trip dates OR
Provide a copy of your driver’s license or government-issued identification card - Provide a copy of your Vaccination record which provides evidence of your vaccination status
For more information, please e-mail us at heritagegreece@acg.edu or call us at 0030 210 600 9800 ext. 1028
