WASHINGTON, DC, Tuesday, September 3, 2024: The Washington OXI Day Foundation is pleased to announce we will once again offer generous college scholarships to five Greek-American students (Grades 6-12) who best describe the concept of “philotimo.” The deadline for Submission is October 4th, 2024.

First Place: $4,000 scholarship and an invitation to participate in the Foundation’s 14th Annual Oxi Courage and Service Awards on October 30.
Second Place: $2,000 scholarship (awarded to two students) 
Third Place: $1,000 scholarship (awarded to two students)

To apply students should:

1. Watch the Foundation’s video ‘The Greek Secret‘ on the subject of philotimo.

2. In 500 words, or less, answer one of the following questions: 

• What does philotimo mean to you? 
• What are some extraordinary examples of philotimo that you have seen? 
• What are some of the things you can do in your daily life to exhibit philotimo? 
• How can philotimo improve your life? 

3. Submit your answer to the Foundation via the website portal at https://oxidayfoundation.org/philotimo/scholarship-competition/ or via email at info@oxidayfoundation.org.

The deadline for submission is October 4.