The South Australian Labor Government has committed $200,000 to establish a new scholarship program honouring the Very Reverend Father Diogenis Patsouris OAM, aimed at supporting students and strengthening Modern Greek studies in the state.
The funding was announced on Sunday, 15 February 2026, by Treasurer Tom Koutsantonis, who confirmed that a re-elected Peter Malinauskas Labor Government would provide the grant to the Hellenic Studies Foundation.
The scholarship program will be established in the name of Father Diogenis and will support students attending St George College, expanding access to quality education while reinforcing the future of Modern Greek language and cultural studies in South Australia.
The investment recognises Father Diogenis’ decades-long contribution to faith, education and the Greek Australian community, and reflects the Government’s broader commitment to multicultural education and community-based learning.
By easing financial barriers for families, the scholarships are expected to create new opportunities for students to engage with Greek language, culture and identity, while supporting the long-term sustainability of Greek studies in the state.
The announcement was welcomed by community representatives, who described the funding as both a practical investment in young people and a fitting acknowledgement of Father Patsouris’ enduring legacy of service.
