Apply for THE 2018 HERITAGE GREECE PROGRAM
An unforgettable opportunity to explore your Greek heritage
Heritage Greece Program 2018
june 7 - 24, 2018
APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS PASSED!
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.
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 2018 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 2018 Heritage Greece Program on the condition that they reimburse NHS for all expenses related to their participation.
How to Apply
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
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
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
For additional application information please contact heritagegreece@acg.edu.
