Nick Mirkopoulos Scholarship
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Nick Mirkopoulos Scholarship
Funder: NEIU Foundation
Focus Areas: Support for African-American mothers pursuing higher education
Background: Endowed by Alex Pissios and Nick Pissios, alumni of Northeastern Illinois University (B.A. '94 English and B.S. '02 Management respectively). The scholarship honors their late uncle Nick Mirkopoulos, who encouraged them to expand their film business to Chicago. The Pissios family also established the CineCares Foundation, which provides outreach to people in underserved communities who need help paying for college.
Geographic Scope: Northeastern Illinois University students
Eligibility: African-American mothers
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