The Hellenic-American Educational Foundation (Athens College - Psychico College) will award Merit Scholarships to students for the 2026-2027 school year, based on criteria of academic excellence and outstanding conduct. The following will be awarded:

Entrance exams

Grade 7 (Junior High School 1)

Students who excel in the exams by achieving at least 90% of the total score (270/300), regardless of financial need, will be awarded a total of ten (10) scholarships as follows:

  • Two (2) scholarships covering 100% of the tuition fees
  • Eight (8) scholarships covering 25% of the tuition fees

Grade 10 (High School 1)

Students who excel in their exams by achieving at least 90% of the total score (270/300), regardless of financial need, will be awarded a total of five (5) scholarships as follows:

  • One (1) scholarship covering 100% of tuition fees
  • Four (4) scholarships covering 25% of tuition fees

Merit Scholarships continue to be awarded to Junior High and High School students for three (3) years, until they graduate from the respective grade level, provided that they maintain an average grade of over 18.5/20 and have excellent conduct. At the end of each school year, the College will review the continuation of the scholarship.

No special application by parents is required for Merit Scholarships. The scholarship is awarded to distinguished students, in order of success/grade ranking.

If there are not enough successful candidates who meet the above criteria, some or all of the Merit Scholarships will not be awarded. In the event of a tie, the total amount of the corresponding Scholarship will be awarded equally to those with the same grade.

If the Scholarship is not awarded to one of the distinguished students for any reason (i.e. because the beneficiary does not choose the HAEF schools, etc.), it is not transferred to the next candidates.

It should be noted that the parents of students who do not receive a Merit Scholarship covering 100% of the tuition fees payable may apply for the Financial Support Scholarship Program. It is understood that the parents of students who do not receive any Scholarship of Excellence have the same option. Financial Support Scholarships are awarded based on the criteria of the Program.

Athens College - Psychico College students

Grade 7 (Junior High School 1)

Students who are already enrolled in Grade 6 of Athens College - Psychico College and who excel in the optional diagnostic exams by achieving at least 90% of the total score (270/300), regardless of financial need, will be awarded a total of two (2) Merit Awards as follows:

  • One (1) one-time Merit Award equal to 25% of the tuition fees payable for Grade 7 to a student of Grade 6 Athens College Elementary who will attend the 1st year of Athens College Junior High School during school year 2026-2027.
  • One (1) one-time Merit Award equal to 25% of the tuition fees payable for Grade 7 to a student of Grade 6 Psychico College Elementary who will attend the 1st grade of Psychico College Junior High School during school year 2026-2027.

Grade 10 (High School 1)

Students who are already enrolled in the third year of Athens College - Psychico College Junior High School and who excel in the optional diagnostic exams by achieving at least 90% of the total score (270/300), regardless of financial need, will be awarded a total of two (2) Merit Awards as follows:

  • One (1) one-time Merit Award equal to 25% of the tuition fees payable for Grade 10 to a student in the third year of Athens College Junior High School who will attend the first year of High School at Athens College or Psychico College during school year 2026-2027.
  • One (1) one-time Merit Award equal to 25% of the tuition fees payable for Grade 10 to a student in the third year of Psychico College Junior High School who will attend the first year of High School at Psychico College or Athens College during school year 2026-2027.

No special application by parents is required for the Merit Award. The Award is given to distinguished students, in order of success/grade ranking.

If there are not enough successful candidates who meet the above criteria, Merit Awards will not be awarded. In the event of a tie, the total amount of the corresponding Award will be awarded equally to the tied candidates.

If the Award is not granted to any of the distinguished students for any reason (i.e., because the beneficiary already receives a full (100%) Financial Support Scholarship, it will not be transferred to the next candidates.

It should be noted that the parents of students who already receive a Financial Support Scholarship may also receive a Merit Award.