Apply for THE 2020 HERITAGE GREECE® PROGRAM
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An unforgettable opportunity to explore your Greek heritage
Heritage Greece® Program 2020
Session I: June 4- 21, 2020
Session II: July 9- 26, 2020
Heritage Internship Program: June 22- July 5, 2020
Early Bird Application Deadline: PASSED
regular application deadline: March 18, 2020
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
Applicants must:
* Greek 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 the 2020 Heritage Greece Program on the condition that they reimburse NHS for all expenses related to their participation.
- be currently enrolled as undergraduate or graduate students
- be Americans of Greek descent*
- be 18-26 years of age
- never or seldom have been to Greece in the past
- have GPA of 3.0 or above
* Greek 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 the 2020 Heritage Greece Program on the condition that they reimburse NHS for all expenses related to their participation.
How to Apply
Application Checklist
To be considered for admission to the NHS Heritage Greece® Program for either session, you need to complete the online application form, provide a letter of recommendation, send a copy of your official or student issued transcript, and complete the Insurance Waiver Form. To complete your application file, you are required to submit further documents as specified in the checklist below.
You are kindly requested to scan and send items 3-7 to heritagegreece@acg.edu in one e-mail by March 18, 2020. Please include your first and last name in the subject line.
Application Checklist
For students who would also like to apply for the NHS Heritage Internship Program, there is a section in the online application to indicate your interest. You will be provided the link for the HiP upon completion of your online application for the HG Program. Applicants who would like to be considered for the Internship Program must apply by the early-bird deadline (January 24, 2020) and be accepted to attend Session I of the Heritage Greece® Program in order to be considered eligible.
To be considered for admission to the NHS Heritage Greece® Program for either session, you need to complete the online application form, provide a letter of recommendation, send a copy of your official or student issued transcript, and complete the Insurance Waiver Form. To complete your application file, you are required to submit further documents as specified in the checklist below.
You are kindly requested to scan and send items 3-7 to heritagegreece@acg.edu in one e-mail by March 18, 2020. Please include your first and last name in the subject line.
Application Checklist
- Completed online application
- One letter of recommendation from a professor, clergy, or community leader, e-mailed, faxed, or mailed to the American College of Greece.
Office of International Student Services, The American College of Greece
c/o Elina Krithari, International Student Services
6 Gravias Street
15342 Aghia Paraskevi
Athens, Greece
: 210 600 9800 ext. 1028
Fax: 210 601 6140
E-mail: heritagegreece@acg.edu - Official University Transcript OR Student Issued Transcript, with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Completed and signed Insurance Waiver Form
- Completed and signed Medical History Form
- A) Copy of US/Canadian passport that is valid for at least 6 months after the trip dates
OR
B) Copies of US/Canadian passport application and government issued identification card (eg. driver’s license) - Copy of insurance card indicating medical coverage to be used while in Greece
For students who would also like to apply for the NHS Heritage Internship Program, there is a section in the online application to indicate your interest. You will be provided the link for the HiP upon completion of your online application for the HG Program. Applicants who would like to be considered for the Internship Program must apply by the early-bird deadline (January 24, 2020) and be accepted to attend Session I of the Heritage Greece® Program in order to be considered eligible.
For any questions or additional application information please contact heritagegreece@acg.edu.
