The Education Ministry provides members of the Saint Barbara Parish occasions by which to learn about their faith and culture. This ministry includes the Sunday School, Scholarships, Greek School, and Adult Education Opportunities.
Scholarships
The Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church Scholarship Fund was established in 1998 to encourage academic excellence and to offer moral support and financial assistance to high school graduates who are furthering their undergraduate education at a university, college, or vocational school. Applicants must be high school seniors or students enrolled in a postsecondary institution who are, or whose parents/legal guardians are, stewards in good standing of Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church.
The first Scholarship Committee members were David Covell (Chairman), Sophie Alexander, Ernest Kolendrianos, Candy Randopoulos and Fr. Constantine Zozos. The Committee started awarding scholarships in 1999 using funds from the proceeds of the Festival Raffle and the donation of the Michael Alexander Scholarship. Over the years other donations were received for the Philoptochos Scholarship, Elefheria Zozos Scholarship, Condos Family Scholarship, Goumas Family Scholarship and Dumas Family Scholarship. Scholarships have been awarded every year since 1999.
Currently, the Scholarship Committee members are Keith and Andreea Corona, Stefanie Kourakis, Anna Petronakis and Pam Alexander. Funding is provided by proceeds from the Festival Raffle, and donations of a Philoptochos Scholarship and Sophie Alexander Scholarship. Applicants are required to complete an application form, provide transcripts, a letter of acceptance (unless already enrolled), and a personal essay not to exceed 500 words. Selection criteria are church involvement, financial need, academic record, and community service.
