Romanian Heritage Awards
10th Edition — 2026
Applications for the 10th edition of the Romanian Heritage Awards open soon. Check back for the 2026 application link.
Eligibility
Academic Standing: A minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 (or the equivalent).
Community and Teamwork Impact: Both individuals and teams can participate. Participation in teams is encouraged. See details in the application form.
Age and Residence: Students must be enrolled in an educational institution in the USA and entering 8th–12th grade as of September of the competition year.
Heritage Connection: Applicants must have Romanian heritage or their project/experience must relate to the Romanian diaspora. There are no Romanian or US citizenship requirements.
No fees required. This competition is entirely free to participate in, except for travel, accommodations, and any participatory or entry tickets. Donations are encouraged to sustain the awards.
2026 Ceremony
Date and location to be announced. Follow us on Facebook for updates.
Competition organized by the Federation of Romanian American Organizations (FORA), American Romanian Cultural Society (ARCS), Romanian United Fund (RUF), Alianta, and RomAmPro. Endorsed by the Embassy of Romania to the United States.