Malta Scholarship

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 3/20/2026

Closes: 5/20/2026

Malta Scholarship provides financial assistance to high school seniors and current undergraduates who are of the Eastern Orthodox faith and plan to study the sciences, business, or the arts.

Win up to

$1,000

Essay Required: Yes
Need-Based: Yes
Merit-Based: Yes
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Requirements

This program is open to high school seniors and current undergraduates who are enrolled or planning to enroll full-time at an accredited college or university with a major in the sciences, business, or the arts.

Applicants must be of the Eastern Orthodox faith (within the jurisdiction of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America) and U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and an SAT score of at least 1000 (or an equivalent score on the ACT).

Preference is given to applicants who are orphans.

Selection is based on an essay on their reasons for applying for this scholarship, transcripts, letters of recommendation, honors and awards, special skills, extracurricular participation (especially in church activities), and financial need.