This scholarship will be awarded each semester to an AIFS student with limited financial resources who also demonstrates an interest in and a commitment to social justice.

Mr. Linakis had a great appreciation for travel because he felt it broadened awareness of cultural and economic differences. He cared deeply for people of all walks of life and dreamed of a world where those differences didn’t limit opportunity. Mr. Linakis began his 30-year career at AIFS working in the study abroad division. He later became the head of the AIFS flights department as well as the Senior Vice President of AIFS.

• AIFS student with limited financial resources who also demonstrates an interest in and commitment to social justice.