One of the many ways our Cathedral invests in the future of our community is by supporting the academic and vocational aspirations of our young people through various scholarship opportunities that assist students pursuing higher education. Some scholarships are awarded annually, while others are offered as fund income permits. We are pleased to announce that applications for the 2026 Scholarship Program are now being accepted for the following scholarships:

• ELPIDA Scholarship – $2,500
• Andrew & Efrosine Vellis Memorial Scholarship – $1,500 * 
• Cathedral Ladies of Philoptochos Scholarship – $1,000
• John N. Pappas Scholarship – $1,000
• S. Lee Vavuris Legal Scholarship – $1,000
• Dr. Anthony P. Bagatelos Medical Scholarship – up to 75% of annual fund interest
  * Final year of this award.  We express our sincere gratitude for the Vellis family’s generosity and enduring legacy.

Complete eligibility requirements, required application materials, and submission instructions are provided below. 

Application Deadline

Applications and supporting documentation must be received by May 15, 2026.  

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered, applicants must meet the following general requirements: 

• Applicant (or parent/guardian if under 18) must be a member in good standing of the Annunciation Cathedral
• Active participation through Stewardship
• A 2026 Stewardship Pledge must be on record with the Cathedral

Bagatelos & Vavuris Scholarships Only: Applicants must be of Greek descent or Greek Orthodox faith, enrolled in an accredited medical or law school (for Bagatelos scholarship, preferably Standford or USF), and intend to practice within the San Francisco Bay Area (preferably San Francisco).

• Up to 75% of the Bagatelos Scholarship Fund’s annual fund income is awarded to the same student through graduation, contingent on annual academic verification by June 1 of each year.
• The Vavuris Scholarship is awarded in cooperation with the Hellenic Law Society

Vellis Scholarship Only: Applicant must have participated in a youth activity such as Sunday school/ELIPDA, altar, Greek School, dance group, and/or other Cathedral-sponsored volunteer activities. A member of the Vellis family will participate in the selection process. 

Philoptochos Scholarship Only: Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to public service through meaningful participation with a community, person, or cause.  A member of the Philoptochos will participate in the selection process. 

Required Application Materials

• Completed Scholarship Application form, visit www.annunciation.org/scholarship-application or download a form for printing here.
  
• Official high school or college transcript
• Recent SAT or ACT scores
• Letter of recommendation from ONE (1) Parish member (not related to applicant) in good standing with the Annunciation (and/or, in the case of the Philoptochos scholarship, of the Cathedral Ladies of Philoptochos)
• Resume (maximum ONE page) including honors, extracurricular activities, education, and life goals

Award Details

• Applicants will be notified of scholarship decisions by email following the review process. 
• Scholarship awards will be presented at the Graduation Day Luncheon following Divine Liturgy on Sunday, May 31. Attendance by recipients is expected.

How to Apply

Completed applications and supporting materials should be submitted via email to scholarship@annunciation.org or physical copies may be mailed to: 

The Scholarship Committee
c/o Annunciation Cathedral of San Francisco
245 Valencia Street
San Francisco, California 94103

Questions?
General inquiries: scholarship@annunciation.org
Church Office: (415) 864-8000

Application Deadline: Applications must be received by May 15, 2026

Additional Scholarship Opportunities through GOARCH
Students are additionally encouraged to explore scholarship opportunities offered independently through the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America (GOARCH). While these scholarships are administered separately and require a distinct application process, they are shared here as an informational resource for families who wish to pursue further funding opportunities.

• Gioles Scholarship – undergraduate students
• Malta Scholarship – undergraduate students
• Vlisidis Scholarship – undergrad students pursuing degree in Chemistry
• Paleologos Scholarship – graduate students
• Taylor Scholarship- students pursuing a secondary degree
• Tembelis Scholarship – students studying at Hellenic College – Holy Cross
• Trakatellis Scholarship – available to graduates of Holy Cross Orthodox School of Theology who are pursuing further academic studies

Questions? 

• GOARCH website: https://www.goarch.org/scholarships
• Email scholarships@goarch.org
• Call 212-774-0283