2017 Scholarship

The application is up and ready! Deadline is 11:59pm on May 31st, 2017.  Apply today!

2016 Scholarship

Dear Friends: On July 12, 2009 Katerina Tsiboukis passed away in a car accident along with her grandparents soon after arriving in Greece for vacation. The family is healing slowly. It has and will be a long road for them. Katerina was a motivated, intelligent and accomplished child that excelled in aikido martial arts, dance, swimming and skiing. She was an angel sent for only 6 ½ years. Her love of life was very contagious, and she motivated everyone around her. In Katarina’s memory we started The Ekaterini Tsiboukis Scholarship Fund. Over the last 6 years the fund has provided numerous scholarships to deserving students in the tri state area. Additionally, through the fund we constructed a playground for children on the school grounds at The William Spyropoulos Greek-American School of the St. Nicholas Church in Flushing, Queens. This year we will be celebrating Katerina’s 13th birthday, as well as the scholarship fund’s 6th year anniversary on January 9, 2016 at Leonard’s Palazzo in Great Neck. We ask for your support by placing a business advertisement in our journal, a raffle donation, or monetary sponsorship for the event. Please return the attached form and payment by December 1, 2015. All proceeds will go to the Scholarship Fund. Once again we are very thankful for your continued support in honoring the memory of our beautiful Katerina. With great appreciation, Effie Nicolopoulos, Eleftherios Tsiboukis and Frank Reich Journal/Sponsor and seating forms are located under The Scholarship Fund Tab

2015 Scholarship

We are proud to announce the 6th year of the Ekaterini Tsiboukis Scholarship Fund honoring our beautiful daughter. Thank you in advance for participating and wishing all applicants good luck! Deadline is May 30,2015. 

2014 Scholarship

We are proud to announce the availability of our fifth year of scholarships. We feel blessed to honor our Katerina through this annual scholarship. We wish you good luck and a lifetime of success. Deadline: May 23, 2014 

2013 Annual Fundraising Race

Congratulations to Christina and her brother Aggelos for running in the race on August 21,2013 to raise money for their sister's scholarship, We are so proud of Christina for enthusiastically being an active part in keeping her sister's memory alive by providing scholarships to well deserving students. This year Aggelos put a smile on many people's faces. He started the race before the buzzer and had to go back to the start. He was the last to cross the finish line but ultimately made it laughing all the way. Thanks again for all the support.

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The race will began at 6:00 PM at Eisenhower Park, at the field house behind the tennis courts near parking field #2. Address: 1878 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY

Katerina's 10th Birthday Celebration

We thank each and everyone of you who celebrated with us yesterday. We thank you all for your continued support! We know we really have great family and friends. A HUGE thank you to Kelly from Pizzeria Unos (Baysde) who organized the event. Thank you to all the managers of the three stores (Bayside, Astoria, Forest Hills) and all the staff that we drove crazy. Always a heartfelt thank you to Christina. She is always involved in her sister's events. Thank you to my dear hubby for putting up with me! And a huge thank you to Cassie and Michelle for the T-shirts they designed. AND lastly to our dear angel: You are always an inspiration and forever ours! You are loved by so many and your love and grace will always be here to help other children. We miss you and Happy 10th birthday in Heaven!!!Add Event Details here

2012 Scholarship Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the 2012 Katerina Tsiboukis scholarships, and thank you to all of the students who applied this year!

2012 Annual Fundraising Race

On Wednesday, July 20, Katerina’s sister Christina is very excited to participate in her second annual 200-meter race to help raise money for the scholarship fund. Please support her efforts by making a donation. T-shirts will be available for purchase at the race, and you can request sponsor sheets.  For those interested in attending, the race will begin at 6:00 PM at Eisenhower Park, at the field house behind the tennis courts near parking field #2. Address: 1878 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY. The rain date is Wednesday, August 10, 2011, same time and place.

2011 Scholarship Winners

We are thrilled to award the following students with the Ekaterini Tsiboukis Scholarship for 2011: Spiridoula Zolotas, 8th grade; Vicki Kanellopoulos, 3rd grade; Elektra Masoutis, 3rd grade; Steve Koulias, 4th grade; Dimitri Perdik, 8th grade. We are proud of all the applicants for their amazing accomplishments. Don't forget to live your dreams!

Katherina's 9th Birthday

Happy Birthday, Katerina! Today, Queens Dance Project hosted Zumba for a Cause, a one-hour benefit dance class, with all proceeds going to the scholarship fund. Thank you to all the participants who came out to celebrate and dance, and thank you for all of your generous donations. Thanks also to Kristen and Jenna for the awesome class and to Jen, the director of Queens Dance Project, for all your hard work.

Playground Dedication Ceremony

Today, we are proud to announce that, through the foundation, we honored Katerina's wish to have a playground at her school. The playground is dedicated to all of Katerina's friends. The ceremony took place at The William Spyropoulos Greek-American School of St. Nicholas in Flushing, NY. Thank you to everyone who has supported the scholarship fund and our family. Thank you to the priests, parish council, and staff for allowing our family to fulfill Katerina's wish. The Board of Directors of the foundation are: Eleftherios Tsiboukis, Efthemia Nicolopoulos, Frank Reich, Nick Andreadis, Chris Vasilas

Construction of the Playground Begins

Construction began on the playground that is being built in Katerina's memory at The William Spyropoulos Greek-American School of St. Nicholas in Flushing, NY. Thank you again to all who donated for making this project possible.

Memorial Service at Noah's Ark

Noah's Ark Progressive Learning Center presented our family with a check for the Ekaterini Tsiboukis Scholarship Fund. Thank you to all the faculty and parents who held fundraisers throughout the year and kept it a secret from us! Miss Grasilel, Miss Fatima, and Miss Joshi your support and help for our miracle Christina will always be treasured deep in our hearts.

Memorial Fundraiser

Yesterday, we held a successful fundraiser at Philippe restaurant in New York City. Thank you to everyone who joined us in honoring Katerina and to the owners of Philippe for donating their beautiful space, food and drinks.

2010 Scholarship Winners

We are thrilled to award the following students with the Ekaterini Tsiboukis Scholarship for 2010: Daniel Dworakowski (12th grade, Bronx High School of Science), Sage Silber (1st grade, North Side School), Dylan Silber (5th grade, North Side School), Demetra Vasiliadis (2nd grade, The William Spyropoulos Greek-American Day School), and Mariyanthie Linaris (8th grade, William Spyropoulos). We know that our daughter would have wholeheartedly agreed with our choices. Thank you to all the students who applied this year!

Dance Performance in Katerina's Honor

A great shout out to Queens Dance Project! On June 4, the dance company performed a breathtaking routine in honor of Katerina. Jenna Allocco did a fabulous job on the choreography as well as organizing a successful fundraiser. Thank you Elizabeth, Jen, and all the dancers. We were extremely touched by your support!

First Dinner Dance in Katerina's Memory

We will host our first dinner fundraiser for the scholarship fund on Sunday, June 13, at Philippe restaurant in New York City, in celebration of Katerina's life and endless energy. Tickets are $75.00 per person, and hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be served. Please RSVP by June 9.

First Annual Fundraising Race

Christina completed her first 200-meter race in honor of her sister. Congratulations, Christina!