The purpose of this scholarship is to give financial assistance to college bound students of Greek American descent who demonstrate a strong commitment to community service and volunteerism. Two $1000 scholarships will be awarded yearly.
Honoring Greek American Students Dedicated to Service.

Who We Are
John G. Adinamis Memorial Scholarship is a team of passionate individuals who are committed to helping people and organizations raise funds for various causes. We understand the importance of making a positive impact in the world and are dedicated to providing effective fundraising solutions.
Community Service
John G. Adinamis was a fervent believer in stewardship not only in financial support to the churches but to their philanthropic programs to help the underserved in Chicago. Giving back was very important to John, and his mission was to encourage young people to get involved and volunteer. He believed in Philotemo and lived it every day.

Scholarship Application
You may submit your completed application to: [email protected].
Hellenic American Police Association
The Hellenic American Police Association (HAPA) is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1993 by Commander Elias Voulgaris to help raise monies to help officers and their families throughout Chicago. They are always looking for volunteers for their events and fundraisers. If you would like to offer your tax deductible contribution to this charity and to read more about please click the link below.

John G Adinamis Memorial Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to our scholarship recipients!
In memory of John G. Adinamis, Effie Hatzopoulos and Anna Gordon each received scholarships of $1,000 from Memory Eternal President, Vanessa Adinamis. The JGA Memorial Scholarship award provides financial assistance annually to 2 college bound students who demonstrate high character, academic success, and commitment to service.
Anna Gordon
Anna is a 2024 graduate of Glenbrook South High School in Glenview, IL. She completed her studies with high honors and is pursuing degree as a Certified Speech Language Pathologist at Purdue University. Her concentration with be with special needs students. Throughout high school she mentored students with special needs through the Community of Exceptional Children (CEC) as a VP. Congratulations on being selected as a 2024 JGA scholarship recipient and best wishes for your success!


Effie Hatzopoulos
Effie is a 2024 graduate of Prospect High School in Mt Prospect, IL. She completed her studies with high honors. She is pursuing a medical degree in Holistic medicine at Boston College in Massachusetts and will be working toward her DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) degree. Her goal is to treat the whole patient to prevent disease. Throughout high school she was involved in volunteering and researching alternative treatments in biomedicine.
Congratulations on being selected as a 2024 JGA scholarship recipient and best wishes for your success!
Contact Us
Find out how you can help!
There are so many ways to support our mission. Contact us to find out more about volunteer opportunities, fundraising events, and ways to get our message to your community.
John G. Adinamis Memorial Scholarship
2800 Des Plaines River Road, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018, United States