Scholarship Program Information
Following our council meeting on June 9th, 2026, we are pleased to announce the approval of the Saints Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church Scholarship Program.
Funded and guided by the newly approved Scholarship Program Master Bylaws & Operations Charter, this initiative stands as a permanent ministry dedicated to supporting the higher education of our parish youth. We look forward to investing in the future of our students for years to come.
Program Eligibility & Details
Academic Eligibility: The program is strictly open to graduating high school seniors who are entering an accredited university, college, or trade school for the upcoming academic year.
Official Launch Date: The program will officially launch and open its first application window on March 1st, 2027.
Funding Sources: The scholarship is sustainably funded through church festival proceeds, memorial funds, and direct donations from our generous parishioners to the program fund.
Award Structure:
The program will grant a standard $10,000 to the successful student. In special circumstances, the committee may choose to distribute the funding across three distinct awards:
The Scholarship Committee:
We are incredibly grateful to the following committee members who will oversee the program's operations and selection process:
How to Support this Ministry:
If you would like to make a direct donation to the scholarship fund and help support the academic future of our youth, you can do so in one of two ways:
Donate Online: Visit our online giving portal.
Donate by Check: Please make checks payable to the church (Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church), and note "Scholarship" on the memo line.
Funded and guided by the newly approved Scholarship Program Master Bylaws & Operations Charter, this initiative stands as a permanent ministry dedicated to supporting the higher education of our parish youth. We look forward to investing in the future of our students for years to come.
Program Eligibility & Details
Academic Eligibility: The program is strictly open to graduating high school seniors who are entering an accredited university, college, or trade school for the upcoming academic year.
Official Launch Date: The program will officially launch and open its first application window on March 1st, 2027.
Funding Sources: The scholarship is sustainably funded through church festival proceeds, memorial funds, and direct donations from our generous parishioners to the program fund.
Award Structure:
The program will grant a standard $10,000 to the successful student. In special circumstances, the committee may choose to distribute the funding across three distinct awards:
- First Place: $5,000
- Second Place: $3,000
- Third Place: $2,000
The Scholarship Committee:
We are incredibly grateful to the following committee members who will oversee the program's operations and selection process:
- Fr. Luke Toumi (Chair)
- Dn. Christian Manasseh
- Scott George, Parish Council Treasurer
- Samia Zolnerowich, Sunday School Principal
- Jennifer Montgomery, Sunday School Principal
- Frank Abdow, Parish Council Representative
- Metody Tilev, Legal Council
How to Support this Ministry:
If you would like to make a direct donation to the scholarship fund and help support the academic future of our youth, you can do so in one of two ways:
Donate Online: Visit our online giving portal.
Donate by Check: Please make checks payable to the church (Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church), and note "Scholarship" on the memo line.
ATTENTION
Several scholarships are available through the Antiochian Archdiocese and our Eastern Dioceses to our Antiochian parishioners. Also, several scholarships are available through other Orthodox Christian entities. Please click below to check the full list of available scholarships.
CLICK HERE for Full List of Scholarships
CLICK HERE for Full List of Scholarships