Awards

Congratulations to Ms. Nicole Katherine Tiliakos of New York University and Ms. Vasiliki Paliouras of Rutgers University, our well-deserving and inspiring 2023 awardees of the Katerina Navab Excellence Tuition Scholarship in Humanities and the Amalia Colombos Excellence Tuition Scholarship in STEM, respectively.

Our profound gratitude to our distinguished Excellence Tuition Scholarships sponsors, Dr. Aphrodite Navab and Mrs. Katerina Navab, and Mr. Nicholas Colombos and Mrs. Alexandra Colombos for their generosity and support of A.G.A.P.W.’s mission.

A special Thank You to the distinguished Excellence Tuition Scholarships Committees members and chairs, Dr. Pannie Trifillis and Dr. Liana Theodoratou, for their invaluable time and diligence.

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As a charitable and educational organization, AGAPW considers the offering of Student Awards to be an important part of our mission.

We are proud to announce the establishment of our “Excellence Tuition Scholarships.”

EXCELLENCE TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS:

The Katerina Navab Excellence Tuition Scholarship on Humanities
The Amalia Colombos Excellence Tuition Scholarship on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

The scholarships offer $1,500 each annually and are awarded to female students of Greek descent enrolled in a four year accredited Bachelor’s program in the Tri-State area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Selection criteria are based on academic excellence, contribution to the community and financial need. The applicant must submit a personal statement, a financial statement, and university documents indicating status of enrollment and grades.
Applications are accepted between December 1st and March 15th.
The scholarships will be awarded in March.

For further questions on applying for a scholarship or offering to donate to our scholarship fund, please contact Dr. Pannie Trifillis at pannie_trifillis@hotmail.com.

The amounts awarded have been:
     •    2024 — $3,000
     •    2023 — $3,000
     •    2022 — $3,000
     •    2021 — $3,000
     •    2020 — $3,000
     •    2019 — $3,000
     •    2018 — $3,000
     •    2017 — $3,000
     •    2016 — $3,000
     •    2015 — $3,000
     •    2014 — $3,000
     •    2013 — $3,000
     •    2012 — $3,000
     •    2011 — $1,000

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2024 Award Recipients:

Nicole Katherine Tiliakos (New York University) Humanities Award
Vasiliki Paliouras (Rutgers University) STEM Award

2024 Excellence Tuition Scholarships Committees:

“The Katerina Navab” Excellence Tuition Scholarship in Humanities Committee:
Dr. Sophia Catsambis
Dr. Maria Kaliambou
Dr. Katherine Schwab
Dr. Liana Theodoratou – Committee Chair
Prof. Anna Venetsanos
“The Amalia Colombos” Excellence Tuition Scholarship in STEM Committee:
Dr. Eliana Antoniou
Dr. Vassiliki Karantza
Dr. Athena Petropulu
Dr. Anastasia Romanou
Dr. Pannie Trifillis – Committee Chair

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2023 Award Recipients:

Eleana Morse (New York University) Humanities Award
Ava Tsapatsaris (New York University) STEM Award

2023 Excellence Tuition Scholarships Committees:

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2022 Award Recipients:

Eleni Milonas (New York University) Humanities Award
Katherine Phillips (Rutgers University) STEM Award

2022 Excellence Tuition Scholarships Committees:

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2021 Award Recipients:

Eva Boyes (New York University) Humanities Award
Anne Panos (Fairfield University) STEM Award

2021 Excellence Tuition Scholarships Committees:

“The Katerina Navab” Excellence Tuition Scholarship in Humanities Committee:
Dr. Sophia Catsambis
Dr. Maria Kaliambou
Ms. Effie Lekas
Dr. Katherine Schwab
Dr. Liana Theodoratou – Committee Chair
“The Amalia Colombos” Excellence Tuition Scholarship in STEM Committee:
Dr. Eliana Antoniou
Dr. Vassiliki Karantza
Dr. Athena Petropulu
Dr. Anastasia Romanou
Dr. Pannie Trifillis – Committee Chair

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2020 Award Recipients:

Sophia Maria Takvorian (New York University) Humanities Award
Vasiliki Bayiokos (Fairfield University) STEM Award

2020 Excellence Tuition Scholarships Committees:

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2019 Award Recipients:

Alexa Vaghenas (Yale University) Humanities Award
Louiza Molohides (City College of New York – CUNY) STEM Award

Scholarship Committees:
“The Katerina Navab” Excellence Tuition Scholarship in Humanities Committee:
Dr. Sophia Catsambis
Dr. Maria Kaliambou
Ms. Effie Lekas
Dr. Aphrodite Désirée Navab – Committee Chair
Dr. Liana Theodoratou
“The Amalia Colombos” Excellence Tuition Scholarship in STEM Committee:
Dr. Eliana Antoniou
Dr. Vassiliki Karantza
Dr. Stella Lymberis
Dr. Anastasia Romanou
Dr. Pannie Trifillis – Committee Chair

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2018 Award Recipients:

Katerina and Evagelia Toffoloni (Yale University) share the Humanities Award
Nikoletta Toffoloni (Yale University) STEM Award

Scholarship Committees:
“The Katerina Navab” Excellence Tuition Scholarship in Humanities Committee:
Dr. Sophia Catsambis
Dr. Maria Kaliambou
Dr. Aphrodite Désirée Navab – Committee Chair
Dr. Liana Theodoratou
“The Amalia Colombos” Excellence Tuition Scholarship in STEM Committee:
Dr. Eliana Antoniou
Dr. Vassiliki Karantza
Dr. Stella Lymberis
Dr. Anastasia Romanou
Dr. Pannie Trifillis – Committee Chair

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2017 Award Recipient:

Marina Elizabeth Grabda (New York University)

Scholarship Committee:
Dr. Sophia Catsambis, Ph.D.
Dr. Maria Kaliambou, Ph.D.
Ms. Effie Lekas, MBA
Dr. Aphrodite Désirée Navab, Ph.D. – Committee Chair
Dr. Liana Theodoratou, Ph.D.

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2016 Award Recipient:

Madeleine Ball (New York University)

Scholarship Committee:
Dr. Sophia Catsambis, Ph.D.
Dr. Maria Kaliambou, Ph.D.
Ms. Effie Lekas, MBA
Dr. Aphrodite Désirée Navab, Ph.D. – Committee Chair
Dr. Liana Theodoratou, Ph.D.

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2015 Award Recipient:

Elena Karavassilis (Queens College – CUNY)

Scholarship Committee:
Dr. Sophia Catsambis, Ph.D.
Dr. Maria Kaliambou, Ph.D.
Ms. Effie Lekas, MBA
Dr. Aphrodite Désirée Navab, Ph.D. – Committee Chair
Dr. Themis Veleni, Ph.D.

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2014 Award Recipient:

Kristina Bogos (New York University)

Scholarship Committee:
Ms. Effie Lekas, MBA
Dr. Aphrodite Désirée Navab, Ph.D.
Dr. Liana Theodoratou, Ph.D. – Committee Chair
Dr. Themis Veleni, Ph.D.

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2013 Award Recipient:

Vaia Trittas (New York University)

Scholarship Committee:
Dr. Aurelie Athan, Ph.D.
Dr. Maria Kaliambou, Ph.D.
Ms. Effie Lekas, MBA
Dr. Aphrodite Désirée Navab, Ph.D.
Dr. Liana Theodoratou, Ph.D. – Committee Chair

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2012 Award Recipient:

Alexandra Kavouras (Queens College – CUNY)

Scholarship Committee:
Dr. Sophia Catsambis, Ph.D. – Committee Chair
Ms. Effie Lekas, MBA
Dr. Aphrodite Désirée Navab, Ph.D.
Dr. Liana Theodoratou, Ph.D.

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2011 Award Recipient:

Nayia Moysidis (Columbia University)

Scholarship Committee:
Dr. Paraskevi (Evi) Giannakakou. Ph.D. – Committee Chair
Dr. Olga Alexakos, Ph.D.
Dr. Aphrodite Désirée Navab, Ph.D.

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Please consider donating to our scholarship fund, and support us in our mission to promote educational and career opportunities for Greek American women.

For a list of grants and scholarships made available by the Greek American community, please contact Dr. Olga Alexakos at oalexakos@gmail.com.

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