Consider applying for one of the two $1000 scholarships offered by the EOCS each year. We select young people who demonstrate love of God and their Orthodox Christian faith, as shown by their involvement and achievements in church, scouting, school, and community, as well as in a short, written statement.
Scholarship Details
- Offered annually by the Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting
- Selection based on applicants' love of God and Orthodox Christian Faith
- Evaluates involvement and achievements in church, scouting, school, and community
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a high school senior
- Communicant of an Orthodox Christian jurisdiction recognized by the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the USA
- Registered active member of an EOCS-recognized scouting program
- Earned the highest award of their respective scouting program
- Recipient of the EOCS Alpha Omega Award
Application Process
- Verify eligibility based on the criteria provided
- Obtain the application form from the EOCS website
- Complete the application, including the required short written statement
- Gather supporting documents (proof of scouting achievements, Alpha Omega Award certificate)
- Submit the completed application and all required materials by the specified deadline
Complete the Application below and submit your supporting documents online. Ask your references (see Application for details) to email their letters to the Scholarship Committee Chair, Dr. M. Kotsonis by March 15. Contact Dr. Kotsonis with any questions, including “EOCS Scholarships” in the subject line.
