Apply for THE 2019 HERITAGE GREECE PROGRAM
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An unforgettable opportunity to explore your Greek heritage
Heritage Greece Program 2019
june 6-23, 2019
Early Bird Application Deadline: January 14, 2019
Regular Admissions Deadline: March 18, 2019
The Heritage Greece Program is an unforgettable journey to Greece tailored to connect students with their Greek identity and roots through a cultural immersion experience! The Program was developed by the National Hellenic Society and is hosted by The American College of Greece (ACG).
The Heritage Greece Program is a once in a lifetime opportunity to explore Greek heritage, culture. The Program is a gift from the NHS to the participants. They bear a portion of the airfare costs to and from Athens, while expenses including tuition, transportation, meals, and other related costs are borne by the NHS.
The Heritage Greece Program is a once in a lifetime opportunity to explore Greek heritage, culture. The Program is a gift from the NHS to the participants. They bear a portion of the airfare costs to and from Athens, while expenses including tuition, transportation, meals, and other related costs are borne by the NHS.
Introducing the Nhs Internship Program
This new initiative offers Heritage Greece Participants an opportunity to immerse themselves in the professional environment of Greece. Selected interns will remain in Greece for up-to an additional two weeks to participate in an internship in a Greek company along with a selected ACG Peer. These participants receive a full scholarship for their accommodation for the duration of their internship in Greece.
For students who would like to apply for the NHS Heritage Internship Program, there is a section in the online application to indicate your interest. You will be contacted for additional application material at a later date. Applicants who would like to be considered for the Internship Program must apply by the early-bird deadline (January 14, 2019) in order to be considered eligible. In order to participate as an Intern, you must also be selected and participate in the 2019 Heritage Greece Program.
For students who would like to apply for the NHS Heritage Internship Program, there is a section in the online application to indicate your interest. You will be contacted for additional application material at a later date. Applicants who would like to be considered for the Internship Program must apply by the early-bird deadline (January 14, 2019) in order to be considered eligible. In order to participate as an Intern, you must also be selected and participate in the 2019 Heritage Greece Program.
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 2019 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 2019 Heritage Greece Program on the condition that they reimburse NHS for all expenses related to their participation.
How to Apply
Application Checklist
Application deadline is March 18, 2019.
To be considered for admission to the NHS Heritage Greece Program, 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, 2019. Please include your first and last name in the subject line.
To be considered for early admission, please submit as above by January 14, 2019.
Additionally, you may potentially be contacted by our admissions committee for a Skype interview if deemed necessary
Application deadline is March 18, 2019.
To be considered for admission to the NHS Heritage Greece Program, 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, 2019. Please include your first and last name in the subject line.
To be considered for early admission, please submit as above by January 14, 2019.
- 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
Tel.: 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 passport (valid for at least 6 months after trip dates)
OR
B) Copies of US passport application and government issued identification card (eg. driver’s license) - Copy of insurance card indicating medical coverage to be used while in Greece
Additionally, you may potentially be contacted by our admissions committee for a Skype interview if deemed necessary
For any questions or additional application information please contact heritagegreece@acg.edu.
