In its eleventh year sponsoring this program, FAITH was pleased to award the 2018 FAITH Travel Grants to Ionian Village to young people registering to participate in this summer's Ionian Village camp.
These full and partial financial aid travel grants are awarded to some of the most promising young people in the Greek and Hellenic-American community who may not otherwise have the opportunity to travel to Greece. The grants were awarded on a primarily need-based financial aid basis; however, each applicant’s academic performance was weighed in the evaluation review process.
At Ionian Village, participants travel across Greece visiting significant sites of Greek history and Greek Orthodox faith. At the end of each program, the campers return home with strengthened faith, lifelong friendships and an expanded appreciation for the Orthodox Church and Greek culture.
Over the last decade, FAITH has sponsored over 500 grants to young people from all metropolises across the nation to attend Ionian Village.
Read below to hear from some of the 2018 grant recipients.
"I cannot thank you enough for offering me this travel grant for Ionian Village this summer. I am beyond excited and have no doubt this will be the best summer of my life traveling, learning, and most importantly growing in my faith. You are making this possible for me. I can’t thank you enough." - Sophia K.
"Thank you for all the help you have given me towards attending Ionian Village. I know I will use the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to the best of my abilities to expand my knowledge about my faith and Hellenic culture." - George K.