A. New Applicants Studying in the US

The AGBU offers interest-free loans to full-time graduate students of Armenian descent enrolled in most competitive colleges and universities in the United States. Students must start repayment of their loans one year after graduating or leaving school. Awards are in the range of $2,500-7,500. Deadline for returning a completed application is April 1.

The following areas of study will be considered:

MASTER'S DEGREE IN:
Communication, Education Administration, Public Administration, International Relations.

Ph.D. IN ARMENIAN STUDIES.
(final two years only)

Limited number of loans available for FIRST PROFESSIONAL DEGREES in Law (J.D.), Medicine (M.D.). Other selected areas of graduate study, including Theology, will be considered.

Click to Download the U.S. Graduate Loan Application Materials in Adobe Acrobat Format (.Pdf):

Instructions
Application Form
Reference Form

B. New Applicants Studying Outside of the U.S.

The AGBU offers financial assistance to full-time undergraduate students of Armenian descent enrolled in colleges and universities in their countries of residence. Some selected fields of graduate study will be considered. In some situations, when a program is not available in the country of residence, a student can apply for assistance through the AGBU chapter of the country in which they intend to study. Click here to visit the online international directory of AGBU Chapters and Centers. Awards are in the form of outright grants and interest-free loans. Students must start repayment of their loans one year after graduating or leaving school. Deadline for returning a completed application is May 15.

Click to Download the U.S. Graduate Loan Application Materials in Adobe Acrobat Format (.Pdf):
Instructions
Application Form
Reference Form

C. Renewal Applicants

1. Applicants studying in the U.S.

Instructions
Renewal Application Form

2. Applicants studying outside of the U.S.

Instructions
Renewal Application Form

For all other inquires, please contact:
AGBU - Education Department,
55 East 59th Street,
New York, N.Y. 10022-1112
Tel: (212) 319-6383
Fax: (212) 319-6507/8
Email: scholarship@agbu.org

The Armenian Educational Foundation is accepting applications for the 2004-2005 academic year.

In order to qualify for the Richard R. Tufenkian Scholarship, student must be enrolled as a full time undergraduate student in Fall, 2004 at an accredited College/University in the United States.

Five $2,000 Tufenkian Scholarships will be awarded based on the following criteria:

- Financial need
- Armenian community service
- Minimum 3.0 GPA

Completed applications must be mailed to the AEF Scholarship Committee at the above address, postmarked no later than July 30, 2004.

Please DO NOT use mail that requires a signature upon delivery. Please direct all questions to Hasmik Keyribarian at (818) 242-4154 or via E-mail aefscholar@yahoo.com.

All applicants will be notified of the results by the end of August. Scholarship checks will be issued to the recipients upon presenting proof of registration and payment of tuition fees for Fall 2004.

Scholarship Criteria
Armenian Descent
Financial Need
Armenian Community Service
Undergraduate Full-time Student Fall 2004
Accredited U.S. University/College
3.0 Minimum G.P.A.
Completed Application Package
(Postmarked by July 30, 2004)

For application forms click here to download in MS Word format or write to:
Armenian Educational Foundation
Scholarship Committee
600 West Broadway, Suite 130
Glendale, California 91204
PHONE (818) 242-4154
FAX (818) 242-4913
E-mail: aefscholar@yahoo.com

Tufenkian Scholarship Application Checklist

Please Attach To First Page Of Application

- Father and/or mother and/or grandparent of Armenian origin
- Will attend an accredited United States university/college in the fall 2004
- Will have undergraduate status in fall 2004
- Proof of acceptance to the university/college you plan to attend fall 2004
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- First 2 pages of your income tax returns for year 2003 enclosed (If not available, provide year 2002 tax returns)
- First 2 pages of parent’s tax returns for year 2003 enclosed (If not available, provide year 2002 tax returns)
- Sealed official transcripts enclosed
- Academic reference letter enclosed
- Reference letter attesting to Armenian community service enclosed
- Essay enclosed
- Completed application signed and dated enclosed

Your application will not be considered unless all required information is received by July 30, 2004.

PLEASE DO NOT USE MAIL THAT REQUIRES A SIGNATURE UPON DELIVERY.

General Conditions
- Being of Armenian origin, under 26 years old and studying in the Diaspora;
- Being legally established in the country of study attested by a student visa/residence permit (in case of studies abroad);
- Being in financial difficulties, duly evidenced by the parent's/guardian's tax declaration or proof of tax immunity;
- Being enrolled in an establishment of Higher education, duly recognized by the local national authorities;
- Pursuing a full-time, long-term, level course of at least 4 years duration;
- Being enrolled in one of the final 3 years of the course;
- Having no other member of the close family receiving a Foundation scholarship, simultaneously.

Deadlines:
The application forms are available in two different periods, depending on the country of studies:

Northern hemisphere: from January 1st to March 31st
Southern Hemisphere: from 1September 1st to November 30th

General Regulations

I. General Information
- Aiming to encourage a better qualification of the Armenian youth spread throughout the Diaspora, the Armenian Communities Department of the CALOUSTE GULBENKIAN FOUNDATION will award Higher Education Scholarships to students of Armenian origin (whatever their nationality), under 26 years of age, studying in the Diaspora, who do not have sufficient financial means.
- These scholarships are only for full-time studies of at least four years duration. They cannot be awarded for evening classes, part-time, correspondence, technical, professional or non-academic courses.
- Candidates can apply if they are in their second or subsequent year.
- These scholarships may be awarded to candidates pursuing their studies in Middle Eastern countries, Europe, Canada (in the Northern Hemisphere), Latin America and Oceania (in the Southern Hemisphere). In case of studies to be pursued outside the country of residence, the candidate should apply only once he/she is legally established in the country of study.
- The scholarship application deadlines will be posted on the Foundation's web site.
N.B.: The Armenian Communities Department does not award scholarships for studies to be pursued in the Community of Independent States and in the U.S.A.;

II. Candidacy
2.1 Eligibility:
- Being of Armenian origin, under 26 years old and studying in the Diaspora;
- Being legally established in the country of study attested by a student visa/residence permit (in case of studies abroad);
- Being in financial difficulties, duly evidenced by the parent's/guardian's tax declaration or proof of tax immunity;
- Being enrolled in an establishment of Higher education, duly recognized by the local national authorities;
- Pursuing a full-time, long-term, level course of at least 4 years duration;
- Being enrolled in one of the final 3 years of the course;
- Having no other member of the close family receiving a Foundation scholarship, simultaneously.
2.2. Forms (first time request or renewal)
2.2.1. Application forms can be obtained by the following manner:
- Through the ARMENIAN COMMUNITIES DEPARTMENT of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation by registered mail (see chapter VIII)
- By accessing the Foundation's web site on: www.gulbenkian.org
Attention: for those who are planning to pick the forms from the Internet: the renewal form is only for candidates who have already received a scholarship from our Department
2.2.2. The application forms will be available in two different periods, depending on the country of studies:
- For the NORTHERN HEMISPHERE countries - from January 1st, to March 31st
- For the SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE countries - from September 1st, to November 30th
2.2.3. The duly completed and signed application form, as well as other necessary documents, must be received in the Foundation's Head Office in Lisbon by registered mail not later than March 31st (NORTHERN HEMISPHERE) or November 30th (SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE).
Attention: Any delay will imply the automatic rejection of the candidacy.
2.3. The application form must be accompanied by the following documents (only for first time requests)
- Duly authenticated parent's tax declaration (declaration of salary, tax declaration or certificate in the case of tax immunity);
- Certificate of Baptism
- Statement from the Higher Education Institution attended by the candidate, indicating the candidate's present class standing and the number of years remaining for completion;
- Receipt of the last scholarship fees;
- The three duly completed recommendation forms under closed envelope.
2.3.1. Candidates must write their full names exactly as they appear on their identity card or passport, on application forms and all other documents they supply.
2.3.2. In the best interest of the candidates, all correspondence should be sent to our exact address, as mentioned in chapter VIII, and must bear at the top, in a legible manner, the full name and address of the sender, as well as his/her file number. Correspondence or documents not bearing this information will not be considered.
2.3.3. Documents or certificates that are sent by the candidates must be originals or true, legally authenticated copies thereof. No documents will be returned.
2.3.4. All official documents provided by the candidate must be accompanied by an official translation in Portuguese, French or English, if not written in one of these three languages.
2.3.5. Please note that the Foundation cannot be held responsible for any delays in delivery or loss of mail.

III. Review and Selection Process
3.1. Review Criteria
- The students will be selected according to their academic level and merit.
- Candidates who intend to take up a teaching career will be given priority once the Department's Scholarship Committee is sure that the candidate will genuinely be pursuing that career in an Armenian institution within the Diaspora.
3.2. Stages of the selection process
- Candidates who are pursuing their studies in the Northern Hemisphere - the selection process will take place during the months of May and June, and the result of the Committee decision will be communicated during the summer. In case of award, the candidate will have to make sure that all documents required by the Scholarship Committee are received at the Armenian Department before November 30th.
- Candidates who are pursuing their studies in the Southern Hemisphere - the selection process will take place during the month of January, and the result of the Committee decision will be communicated during the month of February. In case of award, the candidate will have to make sure that all documents required by the Scholarship Committee are received at the Armenian Department before March 31st.

IV. Timeframe of the Scholarship
- Scholarships are awarded for a complete academic year.
- Should normal progress be made in the chosen studies, the student may benefit from a Foundation's scholarship for a maximum period of three consecutive academic years, which should correspond to the last three years of the course.

V. Renewal of the Scholarship
Renewal of the scholarship is conditional to class promotion. Since the renewal of the scholarship is not automatic, the scholarship holder should apply for the renewal of the scholarship in accordance with the mentioned deadlines and procedures

VI. Payments
The payment of the scholarship will be done as soon as all the conditions requested by the Scholarship Committee are met. The payment consists of a one-time installment preferably paid by bank transfer. In the case of scholarships for Lebanon, Turkey, Syria, and Latin America, the modality of payment will be established accordingly and will be communicated to the candidate directly.

VII. Termination or Cancellation of the Scholarship
The Foundation reserves the right to terminate or cancel a student's award at any time, for breach of the conditions stipulated in the present Regulations.

VIII. Contacts
Address:
FUNDAÇÃO CALOUSTE GULBENKIAN
Serviço das Comunidades Arménias
Avenida de Berna 45-A
PT-1067-001 LISBOA
PORTUGAL

Foundation's web site: www.gulbenkian.org

E-mail : carmenias@gulbenkian.pt

IX. Final Information
The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation imposes no obligation for the reimbursement of the scholarships it awards. However, it appeals to the conscience of each scholarship holder later to revert the assistance he/she may have received for his/her studies, to the benefit of his/her community.
These regulations may be altered. Such alterations will be mentioned in due time on the Foundation's web site.

Candidacy procedures (Southern Hemisphere)

Only for candidates who are pursuing their studies in Latin America and Oceania (available in english and portuguese).

Application forms are available from September 1st and should be received until November 30th.

The candidate should complete the "Application Form" or the "Renewal Application Form" according to his/her status and return by registered mail the printed version, duly signed, together with the requested documents to the address in contacts section.

Candidacy procedures (Northern Hemisphere)

Only for candidates who are pursuing their studies in Middle East countries, Europe and Canada (available in English and French).

Application forms are available from January 1st and should be received until March 31st.

The candidate should complete the "Application Form" or the "Renewal Application Form" according to his/her status and return by registered mail the printed version, duly signed, together with the requested documents to the address in contacts section.

Application Forms
Applicable only to those candidates who have never benefited from the Armenian Communities scholarship programme:

Application Form
Recommendation

Contacts:
Serviço das Comunidades Arménias
Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian
Av. de Berna 45-A
PT 1067-001 Lisboa
PORTUGAL

The ASF scholarship is available for high school senior and undergraduate Armenian students in the United States as well as non Armenians that are significantly involved in the Armenian community in the US.

Currently ASF DOES NOT offer scholarship for GRADUATE STUDENTS. However you can contact ASF and get potentially help to find other financial resources.

ASF will begin accepting 2004-2005 application starting February 2, 2004

Deadline: July 2, 2004

2004 - 2005 Scholarship Application

Each year CSU Fresno through its Armenian Studies Program awards more than $40,000 in scholarships and grants from endowments given to the University to aid students interested in Armenia and the Armenians. Awards range from $800 to $1,500. These scholarships are for anyone taking Armenian Studies Program courses and not only for students of "Armenian" heritage. Students pursuing a minor in Armenian Studies are usually guaranteed a scholarship. Additionally, each year there are several "Research Grants" awarded by the Armenian Studies Program to students with a high GPA interested in carrying out research in Armenian history, art, or literature under the direction of a faculty member. No student can receive more than $1500 in scholarships from the Armenian Studies Program in an academic year.

Students working toward a minor or simply enrolling in Armenian courses are eligible for scholarships administered by the program. These include the Charles K. and Pansy Pategian Zlokovich Scholarship; the Nerces and Ruth Azadian Memorial Scholarship; the Yervant, Rose, and Hovannes Levonian Educational Grant; the Pete P. Peters Endowment; the Koren and Alice Odian Kasparian Scholarship; the Kirkor and Mary Bedoian Memorial Scholarship; the Telfeyan Scholarship Fund; and the Norma and Bob Der Mugrdechian Armenian Studies Endowed Scholarship Fund.

Annual renewals are assured for students who continue to enroll in Armenian studies courses. In addition to these, full tuition scholarships and research-assistant grants are also available.

The Harry and Mary Topoozian Armenian Studies Merit Scholarship Fund was recently established by a gift from Mr. Harry Topoozian. An Outstanding Achievement Scholarship will be awarded to a student who has excelled in scholarship, leadership, and community service. Any student enrolled in Armenian Studies courses is eligible.

The Armenian Studies Program Dickran Kouymjian Writing Award. In 1997 the Armenian Studies Program Advisory Board decided to establish an endowment fund for excellence in writing from the proceeds of the 20th Anniversary Banquet honoring Professor Kouymjian. Each year a prize will be given for the best student essay, term paper, or literary work in any discipline on a topic related to Armenia or the Armenians.

Print and fill out this Scholarship Supplemental Form (PDF 112Kb) and mail it to the Armenian Studies Office. You will need to fill out the CSUF scholarship application form before you are considered for a Armenian Studies scholarship.

Applications Now Available for AIWA Agnes Missirian Scholarship
BOSTON – The Armenian International Women’s Association (AIWA) is now accepting applications for the Agnes Missirian Scholarship Award for the 2004-2005 academic year.

The award, in the amount of $2,000, is given annually to a full-time female student of Armenian descent attending an accredited college or university. Students entering their junior or senior year in college, as well as graduate students, are eligible to apply for the award, which is based on financial need and merit.

The scholarship was established in memory of Agnes K. Missirian, professor of management at Bentley College (Waltham, Massachusetts) and a strong advocate for women’s rights. An early and enthusiastic supporter of AIWA and its programs to advance the position of Armenian women, Dr. Missirian was a member of the AIWA Board of Directors and chaired the organization’s first international conference, in London in 1994.

Previous Recipients

Due to the large number of strong applications received last year, the scholarship award for the current academic year, 2003-2004, was divided between three recipients: Ani Kalayjian, Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester, England; Lori Panossian, University of California San Francisco Medical School; and Irena L. Sargsyan, School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University, Washington, DC.

Application Forms

Application forms for the 2004-2005 academic year are available by contacting AIWA at 65 Main St., #3a, Watertown, MA 02472 USA, telephone 617/926-0171, or by e-mail at AiwaInc@aol.com. They may also be downloaded from AIWA’s web site at aiwa-net.org.

Download application form here (pdf)

Deadline for the submission of applications is April 5, 2004. The winner(s) will be announced at the organization’s annual meeting, which will be held this year in Boston on June 5.

Amount: $10,000
Subject: finance, business, medicine, or research
Deadline: No deadline
Requirements: Applicants must be applying for top tier undergraduate or graduate programs
Qualifications: Student must be accepted to or qualified for highly competitive undergraduate or graduate degree programs focusing on finance, business, medicine, or research. Merit for scholarship will be determined on the student's academic performance, current financial situation, and future ability and propensity to make an investment or return to the Armenian community in terms of service or financial contribution.
Application process: Student must complete the application form, provide official academic transcripts, and prepare a 2-3 page essay describing his/her desired field of study, a brief history of his/her upbringing and values, and his/her goals in terms of future contributions to the Armenian community. Two to three letters of recommendation from individuals who have a good knowledge of the individual's character and abilities are required.

Application Instructions

Amount: $5,000
Subject: medicine or biological research
Deadline: No deadline
Requirements: Applicants must be applying for top tier undergraduate or graduate programs
Qualifications: Student must be applying to an undergraduate or graduate biological research program or an accredited medical program. Merit for scholarship will be determined on student's academic performance, current financial situation, and quality and type of degree program they are applying to.
Application process: Student must complete the application form, provide official academic transcripts, and prepare a 2-3 page essay describing the program of study in which they are entering and his/her projected impact on the field of research/medicine and future returns to the Armenian community. Two or three letters of recommendations from individuals in his/her field of study with a focus on character and academic performance are required.

Application Instructions

Amount: $5,000
Subject: finance, business, or related
Deadline: No deadline
Requirements: Applicants must be applying for top tier undergraduate or graduate programs
Qualifications: Student must be in or applying to an undergraduate or graduate degree (including MBA) program in economics, finance, or other similar field. Student should provide examples of commitment to the community in terms of business experience or community service.
Application Process: Student must complete the application form, provide official academic transcripts, prepare a 2-3 page essay describing previous business endeavors or community service in relation to business, finance, or economics. Two or three letters of recommendation from instructors or business colleagues/peers are required with the focus on character, business aptitude, and/or academic performance.

Application Instructions

Eremian Scholarship grants are awarded on the basis of merit and need, beginning the second year of college. Application is open to students of Armenian ancestry who are not related to ARS Central Executive or Eremian Scholarship Committee members.

Download Application Form (pdf)

Contact ARS:
Armenian Relief Society, Inc.
80 Bigelow Avenue
Watertown, MA 02472
USA
Tel.: 617-926-5892
Fax: 617-926-4855
E-mail: ars1910@aol.com

The ARS Eastern United States
proudly announces the 2004

The Summer Studies Institute Features:

- A three-credit “Survey of Armenian History” course through the University of Connecticut.
- Courses in Armenian Language, Literature, Music, Art, Cinema, and Much More.
- Supplementary Lectures, Workshops, and Performances.

The ARS Eastern USA provides all enrolled students with free room, board, and meals at the UConn-Storrs campus and the costs associated with the non-credit Summer Studies courses. Students pay a $350 application fee to the ARS Eastern USA and the “Survey of Armenian History” three-credit course tuition of $608 to the University of Connecticut.

Scholarships are available.

All applications are due on May 1, 2004.

For more information, please contact the ARS Eastern USA office:

Tel.: 617.9263801
Email: arseastus@aol.com

The ARS Eastern USA provides graduate and undergraduate scholarships to students of Armenian descent. Graduate students who have graduated from an accredited four-year college or university and undergraduate students who plan to attend or are attending an accredited four-year college or university are eligible. Scholarships are awarded from restricted funds established solely for scholarship purposes as directed by donors. ARS scholarship evaluation committees evaluate applicants’ merit, financial need, and Armenian community involvement to determine whether to recommend a scholarship award. Separate committees are established to evaluate the graduate and undergraduate scholarship applicants. The ARS Eastern USA office receives hundreds of applications every year and awards thousands of dollars to help students more easily bear the burden of obtaining a higher education.

The deadline for submitting applications for scholarship is April 1, 2004. The awarded scholarships will be announced on July 30, 2004.

Application Forms

Click to download the UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP application form and a list of requested documents in PDF format. Print the application, fill it and mail it to the ARS Eastern USA office in Watertown together with the requested documents.

Click to download the LAZARIAN GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP application form and a list of requested documents in PDF format. Print the application, fill it and mail it to the ARS Eastern USA office in Watertown together with the requested documents.

ARS Eastern USA Contacts:
ARS Eastern USA
80 Bigelow Ave, Suite 200
Watertown, MA 02472
Tel.: (617) 926-3801
Fax: (617) 924-7238
Email: arseastus@aol.com

The Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) Nanor Krikorian Scholarship was established in March of 2003 in memory of AYF member Nanor Krikorian, whose life was cut short because of cancer. The scholarship awards graduating high school seniors of Armenian descent scholarships for furthering their education.

To apply for the 2005 Nanor Krikorian Scholarship please download and complete the below application, and mail it to the AYF Office prior to April 1, 2005.

Download the Application (pdf)

AYF Contacts:
104 N. Belmont Street, Suite 206
Glendale, CA 91206
Tel.: (818) 507-1933
Fax: (818) 240-3442
Email: ayf @ ayfwest.org