For Undergraduate Students

Intent of the Award

With this program, a 10% to 35% tuition reduction is awarded to entering students based on their high school academic performance, proficiency in English, and overall student profile (i.e., letter of recommendation, personal statement, personal interview, extracurricular activities, work experience and other factors). Merit Scholarships are awarded for 6 continuous years.

To continue receiving the award, Bachelor degree-seeking students must:

• achieve a minimum Cumulative Index (CI) of 3.00/4.00 by the completion of their first year and maintain this CI until graduation (prior to the completion of the first year, the CI must be at least 2.00/4.00).
• earn passing grade(s) in EAPP courses if they are under the English for Academic Purposes Program.
• register for successive Fall and Spring semesters for at least 2 courses per semester and maintain this course load throughout each semester.
• be in compliance with all University policies, including the Student Conduct Code.

No application procedure is required unless interested students wish to file for additional need-based financial assistance.

Sport specific athletic scholarships covering 20% of tuition fees are currently awarded to promising athletes in the following sports:

• Women’s Volleyball
• Men’s Basketball
• Women’s Basketball
• Men’s Soccer
• Men’s Water Polo
• Cheerleading 

This percentage can be added to any other scholarship the applicant qualifies for, provided that certain criteria are met.

Students interested in being considered for an athletic scholarship are required to participate in the tryouts organized during the first two weeks of the Fall semester. Upon completion of the evaluation process, coaches will recommend candidates for the sport-specific athletic scholarships to the Office of Athletics & Recreation and the Athletic Scholarships Committee.

A second selection period may be conducted during the Spring semester, subject to the availability of remaining scholarship openings. Tryouts for the Spring round will also take place during the first two weeks of the semester.

Student-athletes who are selected for athletic scholarships participate in a comprehensive athletic program under the guidance of experienced coaches with a successful track record of nurturing young talent. Practice sessions are held at Deree’s outstanding athletic facilities, which include:

• One (1) game court and two (2) indoor basketball/volleyball courts
• an Olympic-sized swimming pool
• a soccer field surfaced with synthetic turf and organic, environmentally friendly cork infill
• a six (6) lane track with tartan
• four (4) tennis courts
• outdoor basketball and volleyball courts
• a fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment

Eligibility requirements

Candidates for athletic scholarships must

• meet all requirements for admission to the college (for entering students)
• be evaluated by a college committee, which will assess their athletic skills and their potential for further development
• be eligible to play for the Deree teams
• attend all practices, games, tournaments and events of their team
• achieve a minimum cumulative index (CI) of 2.00 by the end of their first semester at Deree and maintain this CI while receiving the scholarship (for entering students)
• maintain a CI of 2.0 while receiving the scholarship (for continuing students)
• maintain a satisfactory disciplinary record
• be registered for at least one course (3 credits or more) per continuous semesters while receiving the scholarship

Athletic scholarships are granted for one (1) academic year and may be revoked at any time if a student fails to meet one or more of the specified requirements.
At the end of each academic year, athletic scholarships are subject to renewal through the same evaluation process.
If an athletic scholarship is revoked due to the recipient’s failure to meet any of the requirements, the total discounted amount for that academic year must be repaid in full.

For each academic year, Deree is offering up to ten (10) “Major Athletic Distinction” scholarships, each covering 20% of tuition fees. These scholarships are open to Deree students who have achieved one or more of the following distinctions, listed in order of priority:

• Olympic Games or World Championships: 1st–6th place
• European or National Championships: 1st–3rd place
• World, Continental, or National record: achieved during the evaluation period
• Member of the National Team: participation in an official competition/game is required
• Official competitions in Greece (in sports without a National Championship, but organized by the relevant federation): 1st–3rd place

Applications for the Deree Major Athletic Distinction Scholarships may be submitted annually between September 1 and September 20 (using the application form provided below). Each application must refer to distinctions achieved between September 1 and August 31 of the immediately preceding academic year.

Only official documentation issued by the respective Sport Federation will be accepted for evaluation.

Priority will be given to sports on the Olympic program.

Applications are confidential and will be reviewed by the Office of Athletics & Recreation and the Athletic Scholarships Committee. Candidates may be invited to an interview with committee members. The Committee’s decision is final and not subject to appeal.

The Major Athletic Distinction Scholarships are awarded for one (1) academic year.

Recipients:

• Are expected to participate in all College athletic events and teams (where applicable)
• Are encouraged to acknowledge Deree’s support in their achievements
• Should maintain a CI of 2.0 and a satisfactory disciplinary record while receiving the scholarship.
• Be registered for at least one course (3 credits or more) each continuous semester while receiving the scholarship
• Have no conduct issues

In the event that the athletic scholarship is revoked due to conduct issues, the discounted amount of the scholarship should be paid back in full.

Recipients may reapply in subsequent years, provided they maintain comparable distinctions. All applications are reconsidered annually alongside any new submissions.

One or more scholarships awarded annually, up to 100% tuition reduction
Open to both entering degree-seeking students who major in Music

Intent of the Awards
These scholarships, established to assist Music students, are awarded to entering students who have demonstrated both academic excellence and significant musical abilities.

Extent of the Awards
The Music Scholarships are given for one academic year. Renewal of the award to the same recipient is possible as long as he/she continues to meet the eligibility requirements.

Eligibility Requirements
In order to be considered for a Music scholarship, a student must:

• meet all requirements for admission to the College
• have completed his/her secondary education at a lyceum with a high school grade of 17 and above (or equivalent)
• demonstrate advanced and/or creative music performance skills; interview/audition: to be arranged with the Music Department

To continue receiving the award, the recipients must:

For partial scholarships: register for at least 2 courses (6 credits or more) per continuous semester and achieve a Cumulative Index (CI) of 3.0 or better by the end of the first semester of study. This CI should be maintained while receiving the award, the duration of which may not exceed one academic year, with the possibility of renewal (unless otherwise specified). In addition, the recipient must be in compliance with all College policies, including the Student Conduct Code.

For full scholarships: be a full-time student (12 credits or more) per continuous semester and achieve a CI of 3.5 or better by the end of the first semester of study. This CI should be maintained while receiving the award, the duration of which may not exceed one academic year, with the possibility of renewal (unless otherwise specified). In addition, the recipient must be in compliance with all College policies including the Student Conduct Code.

All applications for scholarships offered will be evaluated by the faculty and the Department Head or Program Coordinator.