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The Aldous Family Accessibility Expendable Scholarship
One scholarship awarded periodically, 100% tuition reduction.
Open to entering degree-seeking Deree students.
Intent of the Award
“The Aldous Family Accessibility Expendable Scholarship” was established in 2023 through the generosity of Alexandros Aldous, Pierce (’98) alumnus), in honor of his mother, Dr. Eleftheria Bernidaki-Aldous, Pierce alumna (‘70), who is blind. The scholarship offers aid to a promising entering Deree student who is legally blind and demonstrates good academic promise.
Extent of the Award
“The Aldous Family Accessibility Expendable Scholarship” provides full-tuition coverage to one Deree entering degree seeking student who is legally blind, based on his/her academic performance. The scholarship is offered for the scholar’s entire period of studies at Deree, up to five academic years. A new scholar is selected only when the previous scholar has graduated, changed academic institution or does not maintain his/her academic and personal performance and as long as there is a sufficient balance.
Eligibility Requirements
In order to be considered, the applicant must:
- meet all requirements for admission to the College
- have completed his/her secondary education at a Greek lyceum with a high school grade of 15 and above (or equivalent)
- be a Greek citizen
- Show proficiency in English (qualify to take WP1010 Introduction to Academic Writing)
- be legally blind; with a minimum percentage of blindness of 80% (the diagnosis must be submitted electronically along with the application)
To continue receiving the award, the recipient must register continuously for the Fall and Spring Semester and achieve a minimum Cumulative Index (CI) of 3.00 or better by the end of the first semester of study. This minimum CI must be maintained while receiving the award, the duration of which may not exceed the period 5 continuous years (unless otherwise specified). In addition, the recipient must be in compliance with all College policies including the Student Conduct Code.
