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Armenian American Scholarship Guide

The ANCA is committed to advancing the education of Armenian students by sharing resources and information about scholarships available at various academic institutions and at different levels of learning. Students are encouraged to apply for all scholarships for which they are eligible. Some scholarships for Armenian students have specific school and field of study requirements. Special thanks to resources and scholarships made available by Armenian Student Association, The Armenite, Armenian Youth Federation, Armenian Relief Society, Armenian General Benevolent Union, and Armenian Assembly of America.

  • Armenian American Medical Society

      • Amount: $5,000
      • Deadline: October 15th
      • Level: Any
      • Area of study: Healthcare
      • Scholarship application link: https://aamsc.org/armenian-american-medical-society-annual-scholarship-program-2024-25/
      • Sponsoring organization: Armenian American Medical Society
      • Website: https://aamsc.org/
      • Contact information: 818-98-7777/ info@aamsc.org
      • Description: The AAMS awards scholarships annually to qualified Armenian students enrolled in a United States-accredited program in the fields of medical, pharmacy, dental, physician assistant, nursing, mental health, or other professional healthcare schools. Scholarship applicants must be of Armenian descent or have a special interest in Armenian-related medical causes, and must be actively involved in community service benefiting the health and well-being of our community.

  • Arisdine Krikorian Family Foundation

      • Amount: Up to $5,000
      • Deadline: Check website for updated deadlines
      • Level: Any
      • Area of study: Any
      • Scholarship application link: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/krikorian/
      • Sponsoring organization: Arisdine Krikorian Foundation
      • Website: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/krikorian/
      • Contact information: 507-931-1682/ krikorian@scholarshipamerica.org
      • Description:  The Foundation will provide scholarships of up to $5,000 to high school seniors admitted to college, college, and post-graduate students of Armenian descent residing in the Greater Boston area. Must be or plan to be a full-time undergraduate or graduate level student, attending an accredited two- or four-year college/university in the greater Boston, MA, metropolitan area for the entire 2024-2025 academic year. Must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).

  • Armenian Bar Association Scholarship Program

      • Amount: Varies
      • Deadline: June 1st
      • Level: Graduate
      • Area of study: Law
      • Scholarship application link: https://armenianbar.org/scholarship/
      • Sponsoring organization: Armenian Bar Association
      • Website: armenianbar.org
      • Contact information: scholarship@armenianbar.com
      • Description: The Program is designed to support meritorious students of Armenian descent attending, or accepted for admission to, an approved law school in the United States, Armenia or elsewhere. Recipients must demonstrate an outstanding academic record as well as a strong commitment to the Armenian community, particularly in humanitarian and/or law-related endeavors. There are three scholarships available: the Andre Kazangian Memorial Legal Scholarship, the Vicken I. Simonian Memorial Scholarship Fund, and the Grant Program for New York State Public Servants.

  • Armenian Educational Foundation

    • Richard R. Tufenkian Scholarship

      • Amount: $3,000
      • Deadline: April 30th
      • Level: Undergraduate
      • Area of study: Any
      • Scholarship application link: https://aefweb.org/richard-r-tufenkian-scholarship/
      • Sponsoring organization: Armenian Educational Foundation
      • Website: https://aefweb.org/
      • Contact information: aef@aefweb.org
      • Description:  Three $3,000 scholarships will be awarded to Armenian undergraduate students at an accredited United States college or university. To qualify for this scholarship, students must be of Armenian descent, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, show financial need, and be actively involved in the Armenian community.

    • The Markarian-Arakelians Scholarships

      • Amount: $1,500
      • Deadline: April 30th
      • Level: Graduate
      • Area of study: Any
      • Scholarship application link: https://aefweb.org/the-markarian-arakelians-scholarships/
      • Sponsoring organization: Armenian Educational Foundation
      • Website: https://aefweb.org/
      • Contact information: aef@aefweb.org
      • Description: Two $1,500 scholarships will be awarded to Armenian graduate students at an accredited United States college or university. To qualify for this scholarship, students must be of Armenian descent, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, show financial need, and be actively involved in the Armenian community.

  • Armenian General Benevolent Union Scholarship List

    • US Scholarship

        • Amount: Up to $5,000
        • Deadline: May 1st
        • Level: Graduate (Master’s, Doctoral, Professional)
        • Area of study: Any
        • Scholarship application link: https://agbu.org/scholarships#paragraph-id–3738
        • Sponsoring organization: Armenian General Benevolent Union
        • Website: http://www.agbu-scholarship.org/
        • Contact information: 212-319-6383/ scholarship@agbu.org
        • Description: Scholarships are awarded to graduate students of Armenian descent who clearly demonstrate academic excellence and financial need. Applicants must be enrolled in full-time graduate degree programs (Master’s, Doctoral, Professional) at highly selective colleges and universities in the United States and have achieved a GPA of 3.5 and above, as measured by the American grading system. Individual grants averaging $5,000 USD are awarded annually and are available for a maximum of three (3) years of graduate study. Applicants must submit proof of their financial need in the form of an official school financial aid package.

    • International Scholarship (Study in all countries outside the U.S., excluding citizens of Armenia studying in Armenia)

        • Amount: Grants of up to $2,000 USD.
        • Deadline: June 1st
        • Level: Undergraduate or graduate
        • Area of study: Any
        • Scholarship application link: https://agbu.org/scholarships#paragraph-id–3738 
        • Sponsoring organization: Armenian General Benevolent Union
        • Website: http://www.agbu-scholarship.org/
        • Contact information: 212-319-6383/ scholarship@agbu.org
        • Description: AGBU offers scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students of Armenian descent (excluding citizens of Armenia studying in Armenia), pursuing study at highly selective colleges and universities outside of the United States. Applicants must be enrolled in full-time degree programs with a GPA of 3.2 and above, as measured by the American grading system scale. Grants of up to $2,000 USD (up to £2,500 GBP in the UK; €2,000 EUR in France) are awarded annually and are available for a maximum of three (3) years of college/university education expenses.

    • Performing Arts Scholarship

        • Amount: Typically range from $1,000 to $5,000 USD. 
        • Deadline: June 1st
        • Level: Undergraduate or graduate
        • Area of study: Performing Arts 
        • Scholarship application link: https://agbu.org/scholarships#paragraph-id–3738
        • Sponsoring organization: Armenian General Benevolent Union
        • Website: http://www.agbu-scholarship.org/
        • Contact information: 212-319-6383/ scholarship@agbu.org
        • Description: Scholarships are awarded annually to full-time undergraduate and graduate students of Armenian descent worldwide who are pursuing studies in the field of performing arts and enrolled in highly selective colleges and universities. Citizens of Armenia studying in Armenia are not eligible for this scholarship. However, non-Armenian citizens studying in Armenia are eligible. Applicants must be enrolled in full-time degree programs and have achieved a GPA of 3.2 and above. Applicants must submit examples of their artistic experience in the form of audio/visual recordings for evaluation. Individual grants typically range from $1,000 to $5,000 USD. They are awarded to students demonstrating exceptional artistic accomplishment and are available for a maximum of three (3) years.

    • Religious Studies Fellowship

        • Amount: Up to $5,000 annually, available for a maximum of three years toward seminary/college/university education expenses.
        • Deadline: June 1st
        • Level: Graduate
        • Area of study: Religious studies (theology, youth ministry)
        • Scholarship application link: https://agbu.org/scholarships#paragraph-id–3738
        • Sponsoring organization: Armenian General Benevolent Union
        • Website: http://www.agbu-scholarship.org/
        • Contact information: 212-319-6383/ scholarship@agbu.org
        • Description: AGBU offers scholarships to graduate students of Armenian descent worldwide (excluding citizens of Armenia studying in Armenia) who are pursuing religious studies (theology, youth ministry). Applicants must be enrolled in full-time degree programs at seminaries or highly selective colleges/universities worldwide with a GPA of 3.0 and above as measured by the American grading system scale. Grants of up to $5,000 USD are awarded annually and are available for a maximum of three (3) years toward seminary/college/university education expenses.

    • Helen C. Evans Scholarship for Armenian Art and Culture

        • Amount: $5,000
        • Deadline: May 1st
        • Level: Graduate
        • Area of study: Armenian Art, Art History, Architecture, and/or Early Christianity
        • Scholarship application link: https://agbu.org/scholarships#paragraph-id–3738
        • Sponsoring organization: Armenian General Benevolent Union
        • Website: http://www.agbu-scholarship.org/
        • Contact information: 212-319-6383/ scholarship@agbu.org
        • Description: The AGBU Helen C. Evans Scholarship is intended to honor Helen C. Evans, the Mary and Michael Jaharis Curator of Byzantine Art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. It was established to recognize exceptional students from around the world pursuing studies in the areas of Armenian art, art history, architecture, and/or early Christianity. Helen C. Evans Scholars are to demonstrate a strong interest in pursuing world-leading research, teaching, dissemination of future work that will help develop the areas of Armenian art, art history, architecture, and/or early Christianity, and related fields. Applicants must be enrolled in full-time graduate degree programs and this scholarship is available for a maximum of three (3) years toward college/university education expenses. This scholarship is open to students of both Armenian and non-Armenian descent.

  • Armenian International Women's Association Scholarship List

    • Armenian International Women’s Association Scholarship

    Description: The scholarships are awarded to full-time female students of Armenian descent attending accredited colleges or universities in countries all over the world.  Awards are based on financial need and merit. Scholarship awards are funded from endowments and donations over one or many years.

  • Armenian Missionary Association of America

        • Amount: Varies
        • Deadline: May 1st
        • Level: Undergraduate
        • Area of study: Any
        • Scholarship application link: https://amaa.org/scholarshipprograms/
        • Sponsoring organization: Armenian Missionary Association of America
        • Website: https://amaa.org/
        • Contact information: 201-265-2607 ext. 127/ lucyr@amaa.org or sponsorship@amaa.org
        • Description:  Each Academic year the Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA) offers scholarships to full-time undergraduate students of Armenian descent studying in North America.

  • Armenian Professional Society Graduate Scholarship

  • Armenian Relief Society Scholarship List

    • ARS Scholarship Fund (Includes the “Eremian”, “Jizmajian”, “Baghdoyan”, “Baloonian”, and “Kalaydjian” Funds)

          • Amount: Varies
          • Deadline: April 1st
          • Level: Undergraduate
          • Area of study: Any
          • Scholarship application link: http://ars1910.org/Youth/
          • Sponsoring organization: Armenian Relief Society
          • Website: http://ars1910.org
          • Contact information: 617-926-5892
          • Description: Must be full-time students at an accredited 4-year college/university in their country of residence or elsewhere; every student can receive the ARS scholarship up to three times by applying separately for each academic year. Must fulfill prerequisites set by the ARS entity in their region. Applications and requested enclosures must be in Armenian or English; any other language is not acceptable. Documents in other languages must have their official translations into English or Armenian attached. All applications must be submitted through a local ARS entity; information on how to find your local ARS entity is on the application page.

    • Undergraduate Scholarship

    • Lazarian Graduate Scholarship

    • Hagop and Pearl Mooradian Scholarship

    • Amount: Varies
    • Deadline: April 1st
    • Level: Any
    • Area of study:  Any
    • Scholarship application link: https://arseastusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Hagop-and-Pearl-Mouradian-Scholarship.pdf
    • Sponsoring organization: Armenian Relief Society
    • Website: http://arseastusa.org/
    • Contact information: 617-926-3801/ arseastus@gmail.com
    • Description:  Applicants must be of Armenian descent pursuing their higher education in an accredited university in Armenia.

    • Alajajian Family Scholarship

    • Amount: Varies
    • Deadline: April 1st
    • Level: Undergraduate or graduate
    • Area of study:  Any
    • Scholarship application link: https://arseastusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Undergrad-Application-and-requirements-2021.pdf (undergraduate applicants) – https://arseastusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Lazarian-Application-2021.pdf (graduate applicants)
    • Sponsoring organization: Armenian Relief Society
    • Website: http://arseastusa.org/
    • Contact information: 617-926-3801/ arseastus@gmail.com
    • Description:  Applicants must be of Armenian descent. For the undergraduate scholarships, applicants must be an undergraduate student who completed at least one college semester at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States OR must be enrolled in a two-year college and is transferring to a four-year college or university as a full-time student in the Fall. For the graduate scholarship, the applicant must have graduated from an accredited four-year college
      or university in the U.S., and be in need of financial assistance. Applicants must be pursuing their studies at the graduate level (Master’s or Doctorate degree) in the field of law, history, political science, international relations, journalism, government, economics, business administration, medicine public service, or a similar field.

  • Armenian Students' Association

          • Amount: Varies
          • Deadline: April 1st
          • Level: Any
          • Area of study: Any
          • Scholarship application link: https://www.asainc.org/scholarships
          • Sponsoring organization: Armenian Students’ Association
          • Website: https://www.asainc.org/
          • Contact information: 401-461-6114/ headasa@asainc.org
          • Description: Must be of Armenian descent. Must be enrolled as a full-time student and have completed one full year of academics at a four-year accredited U.S. college by June 2024 OR must be enrolled in a two-year college and are transferring to a four-year college or university as a full-time student in the Fall of 2024. Must be a U.S. citizen OR must possess appropriate Visa status in order to study in the U.S.

  • California State University, Fresno - Armenian Studies Program Scholarship

      • Amount: $1,000 – $3,000
      • Deadline: Priority period for Armenian Studies scholarships ends October 31, 2024.
      • Level: Undergraduate
      • Area of study: Armenian Studies
      • Scholarship application link: Follow the two-step process below.
      • – Step 1: Follow instructions on page below. Make sure to apply for each scholarship opportunity that you are interested in. http://www.fresnostate.edu/studentaffairs/scholarships/scholarshipapplication/index.html
      • – Step 2: Check website for updated ASP Scholarship Supplemental Form
      • Sponsoring organization: California State University, Fresno Armenian Studies Program
      • Website: http://www.fresnostate.edu/artshum/armenianstudies/students/scholarships-offered.html
      • Contact information: (559) 278-2669/ barlowd@csufresno.edu
      • Description: Must be a student of the California State University, Fresno who meet university and Program minimum requirements. Students working toward a minor or simply enrolling in Armenian courses are eligible for scholarships administered by the program. Annual renewals are assured for students who continue to enroll in Armenian Studies courses. Available 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. Each year, several Research Grants are also awarded to ASP students with a high GPA interested in carrying out research in Armenian history, art, or literature under the direction of a faculty member.
      • All scholarships at CSUF are applied through the same way. Here are a list of scholarships.
        • George & Shenora (Kirishian) Adishian Scholarship
        • Armenian Professional Society of San Francisco Armenian Scholarship
        • Armenian General Benevolent Union Greater Fresno Chapter Scholarship
        • Armenian Studies Scholarship
        • G. Franklin Antoyan Endowed Scholarship
        • Nerces and Ruth Azadian Armenian Memorial Scholarship
        • Valerie J. Badvelian Armenian Scholarship
        • Kirkor & Mary Bedoian Armenian Memorial Scholarship
        • Clara Bousian Bedrosian Armenian Scholarship
        • Norma and Bob Der Mugrdechian Armenian Memorial Scholarship
        • Donald Garabedian Endowed Scholarship
        • Albert and Isabelle Kabrielian Memorial Scholarship
        • Koren and Alice Odian Kasparian Armenian Scholarship
        • Charlie Keyan Armenian Endowed Scholarship
        • Thomas A. Kooyumjian Family Foundation Scholarship
        • Yervant, Rose, and Hovannes Levonian Armenian Educational Grant
        • Charles K. and Pansy Pategian Zlokovich Armenian Scholarship
        • Pete P. Peters Armenian Studies Scholarship
        • Haiganoosh (Agnes) and Simon D. Peterson Family Scholarship
        • Robert V. Saroyan Family Scholarship
        • Walter Sepetjian Armenian Memorial Scholarship
        • Genevieve Tatoian Armenian Scholarship
        • Telfeyan Evangelical Fund Armenian Scholarship
        • Harry & Mary Topoozian Armenian Memorial Scholarship

    Additional scholarships will be awarded from the following funds:

        • Jeff and Jason Ahronian Armenian Scholarship
        • Elizabeth Ayvazian Memorial Scholarship
        • Ronald J. Garabedian Il Armenian Legacy Scholarship
        • Bertha and John Garabedian Charitable Foundation Scholarship Fund
        • Vartiter and Richard, Marian and Ralph, Carol and Vernon,
        • Vars and John Hovannisian Armenian Scholarship
        • Armen Kandarian Foundation Scholarship
        • Elizabeth Koojoolian Armenian Memorial Scholarship
        • Isabel Lion Armenian Memorial Scholarship
        • James L. Melikian and L.A. Brothers Scholarship
        • John and Lucille Melkonian Scholarship
        • Franklin Der and Elsie Ohanesian Memorial Scholarship
        • Warren R. Paboojian Award for Editor of Hye Sharzhoom
        • Leon S. Peters Armenian Scholarship
        • Dr. Vartan & Sossie Djabrayan Scholarship, in memory of Sossie’s beloved parents, Nazareth & Nvere Ohannesian

  • California State University, Northridge - Armenian Studies Program Scholarship List

    • Varaz and Karina Shamirian Annual Endowed Scholarship

        • Amount: $1,000 awarded annually
        • Deadline: April 15th
        • Level: Undergraduate – juniors and seniors for those majoring in Armenian
        • Area of study: Armenian Studies
        • Scholarship application link: www.csun.edu/sites/default/files/Armenian%20Scholarship%20Shahmirian%20revisions%20FINAL.pdf
        • Sponsoring organization: California State University, Northridge Armenian Studies Program
        • Website: http://www.csun.edu/humanities/modern-classical-languages-literatures/armenian
        • Contact: 818-677-1200
        • Description: Enrolled at CSUN as a full time undergraduate. Have an Armenian Studies Major or Minor. Must have completed (or be in the process of completing at the time of application) a minimum of two Armenian Studies courses. Must be enrolled in at least one Armenian Studies course during the academic year for which he/she is applying for the scholarship. Minimum GPA 3.0 overall and 3.2 in Armenian courses.

  • Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation Scholarship List

    • Armenian Studies Scholarship

        • Amount: Up to $50,000 for a maximum of four years
        • Deadline: May 15th
        • Level: Graduate/ doctorate
        • Area of study: Armenian studies
        • Scholarship application link: Check this page for instructions about how to apply https://gulbenkian.pt/en/bolsas-lista/calouste-gulbenkian-armenian-studies-scholarship/
        • Sponsoring organization: Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation
        • Website: http://www.gulbenkian.pt/en/
        • Contact information: 351 217 823 000/ info@gulbenkian.pt
        • Description: Be currently admitted to or already pursuing a Master or PhD degree, or a Post Doc. Modern and contemporary periods, including current issues facing Armenia and the diaspora will be privileged. Note that the foundation defines Armenian studies as broader than area studies.

    • Undergraduate Studies Scholarship

    • Short Term Grant for Armenian Studies

        • Amount: Up to €5,000
        • Deadline: December 1st
        • Level: Graduate/doctorate
        • Area of study: Armenian studies
        • Scholarship application link: https://gulbenkian.pt/en/bolsas-lista/short-term-grant-for-armenian-studies/ 
        • Sponsoring organization: Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation
        • Website: http://www.gulbenkian.pt/en/
        • Contact information: 351 217 823 000/ info@gulbenkian.pt
        • Description:  The scholarship gives the possibility to qualified students, academics, and researchers in Armenian Studies to participate in activities related to their field of studies/research, encouraging academic interaction and exchange of knowledge and ideas. The grant amount is based on proposals received. Note that the foundation defines Armenian studies as broader than area studies.

  • Constantinople Armenian Relief Society Scholarship

  • Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern) Scholarship

      • Amount: Varies
      • Deadline: See website for details
      • Levels: Undergraduate
      • Area of study: Any
      • Scholarship application link: https://armenianchurch.us/scholarships/
      • Sponsoring Organization: Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America
      • Website: https://armenianchurch.us/
      • Contact information: 212-686-0710 / mariab@armeniandiocese.org
      • Description: The Diocese seeks students who are active in their local parishes and have assumed leadership roles in their communities. To be eligible, applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled in four-year undergraduate programs. All applications must be accompanied by a recommendation from the parish priest. For those parishes with no parish priest, the recommendation must come from the Parish Council Chairperson. The scholarship funding comes from various endowment funds, including the Adrina Movsesian Scholarship, the Armine Dikijian Journalism Scholarship, the Mabel Fenner Scholarship, and the George Holopigian Memorial Fund.

  • Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund Scholarship

      • Amount: Varies; covers cost of tuition and provides an annual $18,000 stipend for living expenses.
      • Deadline: December 15th
      • Level: Graduate
      • Area of study: Any
      • Scholarship application link: https://zohrabcenter.org/2023/10/26/dolores-zohrab-liebmann-fund-fellowship-available-to-graduate-students/
      • Sponsoring organization: Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund
      • Organization website: https://zohrabcenter.org/author/zohrabcenter/
      • Contact information: zohrabcenter@armeniandiocese.org
      • Description: Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Graduate Fellowships are open to candidates currently enrolled in degree-seeking graduate programs, who have outstanding undergraduate records, have demonstrated a need for financial assistance, are citizens of the United States of America, are enrolled in accredited colleges and universities in the United States, and have received baccalaureate degrees. The trustees welcome applications from students of all national origins who are U.S. citizens. undergraduate record and demonstrate financial need. Candidates can be of any national descent.

  • Dr. Elanjian Scholarship at University of Michigan-Dearborn

      • Amount: Varies
      • Deadline: March 1st
      • Level: Undergraduate
      • Area of study: Any
      • Scholarship application link: https://umd-umich.academicworks.com/opportunities/1435
      • Sponsoring Organization: Dr. Elanjian Scholarship
      • Website: http://umdearborn.edu/fa_scholar_current_undergrads/
      • Contact information: (313) 593-5300 / umd-ask-ofa@umich.edu
      • Description: This scholarship was established by Dr. George and Isabelle Elanjian to support students of Armenian descent who demonstrate financial need, scholastic achievement and contributions to their community. Recipients are selected on the basis of financial need, scholastic achievement, involvement in the community and letters of recommendation.

  • Edward Hosharian Foundation

  • Gay and Lesbian Armenian Society

    • Hope Scholarship

        • Amount: $1,000
        • Deadline: April 30th
        • Level: Undergraduate
        • Area of study: Any
        • Scholarship application link: http://www.galasla.org/scholarships
        • Sponsoring organization: Gay and Lesbian Armenian Society
        • Website: http://www.galasla.org/
        • Contact information: (310) 203-1587 / http://www.galasla.org/contact-us/
        • Description: This newly-added scholarship is for a graduating high school senior of Armenian descent with a demonstrated involvement in LGBTQ+ inclusion and a confirmed plan and commitment to higher education.

    • GALAS Academic Scholarship

        • Amount: $1,000
        • Deadline: April 30th
        • Level: Undergraduate or graduate
        • Area of study: Any
        • Scholarship application link: http://www.galasla.org/scholarships
        • Sponsoring organization: Gay and Lesbian Armenian Society
        • Website: http://www.galasla.org/
        • Contact information: (310) 203-1587 / http://www.galasla.org/contact-us/
        • Description: This scholarship is for an undergraduate, graduate, community college, trade school, certification, or fellowship student of Armenian descent with demonstrated LGBTQ+ activism.

    • Nyrie Sevan Gharibian Scholarship

        • Amount: $1,000
        • Deadline: April 30th
        • Level: Undergraduate or graduate
        • Area of study: Arts and Education
        • Scholarship application link: http://www.galasla.org/scholarships
        • Sponsoring organization: Gay and Lesbian Armenian Society
        • Website: http://www.galasla.org/
        • Contact information: (310) 203-1587 / http://www.galasla.org/contact-us/
        • Description:  This scholarship is in memory of the late artist, activist, and GALAS community member Nyrie S. Gharibian. Preference will be given to undergraduate, graduate, community college, trade school, certification, or fellowship students of Armenian descent in the fields of Arts and Education, with demonstrated LGBTQ+ activism.

  • Hagop Bogigian Fund

        • Amount: Varies
        • Deadline: Disclosed in application
        • Level: Undergraduate
        • Area of study: Any
        • Scholarship application link: https://www.wilson.edu/competitive-scholarships
        • Sponsoring organization: Wilson College and the Hagop Bogigian Fund
        • Website: https://www.wilson.edu/competitive-scholarships
        • Contact information: 717-262-2002 / admissions@wilson.edu
        • Description:  Established from the estate of Hagop Bogigian, this full tuition scholarship is awarded to students of Armenian descent with a preference for citizens of Armenia. These awards are renewable for up to 4 years while attending Wilson College.  Only two students may receive this scholarship in any academic year. Application is sent to admitted students. Must be female and attend Wilson College.

  • Hazaros Tabakoglu and Hagop, Arousiag, and Arpy Kashmanian Scholarships

      • Amount: $1,000 – $6,000
      • Deadline: May 3rd
      • Level: Undergraduate
      • Area of study: Any
      • Scholarship application link: https://thenytrust.org/scholarships/scholarships-armenian/
      • Sponsoring organization: The New York Community Trust
      • Website: https://thenytrust.org/
      • Contact information: 212-686-0010 ext. 554 / sdinkins@thenytrust.org
      • Description: Applicants must be of Armenian descent and full-time undergraduate students. Must have family residing in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut, though students can be attending school throughout the U.S. Awards are given based on academic excellence, involvement with the Armenian community, and financial need.

  • Hirair and Anna Hovnanian Foundation Scholarship

    • U.S. Scholarships

      • Amount: Varies
      • Deadline for Fall Term: FAFSA and CSS application by January 15, Hovnanian Scholarship application by April 15.
      • Level: Undergraduate
      • Area of study: Any
      • Scholarship application link: https://www1.villanova.edu/dam/villanova/admission/undergrad-admission/pdf docs/Hovnanian%20Scholarship%20Application.pdf
      • Sponsoring organization: Hirair and Anna Hovnanian Foundation
      • Website: http://www.hovnanianfoundation.am/
      • Contact information: finaid@villanova.edu
      • Description: The award is offered to qualifying Villanova University students whose families currently reside in the United States, are US citizens or permanent residents, who have exemplary high school records, and are of Armenian descent. Demonstrated financial need may also be taken into consideration and is renewable each year based on available funds provided that the recipient maintains a minimum 2.75 GPA each semester.

  • The Azarian Group

  • Knights of Vartan Avak Tahlij Scholarship Award Program

      • Amount: Varies
      • Deadline: April 30th
      • Level: Undergraduate
      • Area of study: Any
      • Scholarship application link: http://kofv.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Avak-Tivan-scholarship-application.pdf
      • Sponsoring organization: Knights of Vartan
      • Website: http://kofv.org/knights-of-vartan-scholarship.html
      • Contact information: avaktbrabed@knightsofvartan.org or daughters@knightsofvartan.org
      • Description: Eligible recipients include Asbeds, wives of Asbeds, members of the Daughters of Vartan, the children and grandchildren of Asbeds in good standing, as well as those of deceased Asbeds, who were in good standing at the time of their demise. Applicant must be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program in a fully accredited college or university in the United States or Canada. Applicants must have at least one year of college or university program completed. Applicant must provide all of the information requested on the application form. Previous recipients are not eligible.

  • Magdalena Yesil Fellowship

      • Amount: Varies
      • Deadline: Contact admissions team
      • Level: Graduate
      • Area of study: Public Policy
      • Scholarship application link: https://sanford.duke.edu/admissions/mpp-admissions/fellowships-grants/
      • Sponsoring organization: Duke University – Sanford School of Public Policy
      • Website: https://sanford.duke.edu/
      • Contact information: 919-613-9205/ mppadmit@duke.edu
      • Description: Incoming or current MPP students interested in sustainable development, nation-building, or conflict resolution in Armenia and/or the surrounding region may receive whole or partial fellowships. To apply for this fellowship, applicants must upload a separate statement describing their interest in Armenia or the surrounding region and their professional goals. The availability of funds under this fellowship varies from year to year.

  • Margarian Scholarship

      • Amount: $1,000
      • Deadline: June 1st
      • Level: High school juniors and seniors, college undergraduate/graduate
      • Area of study: Any
      • Scholarship application link: http://margarianlaw.com/Scholarship/
      • Sponsoring organization: The Margarian Law Firm
      • Website: http://margarianlaw.com/
      • Contact information: scholarship@margarianlaw.com
      • Description: Commitment to heritage, community, and society are characteristics taken into consideration when choosing recipients. Note that this scholarship will not be determined solely on the basis of G.P.A. or economic hardship.

  • National Association for Armenian Studies and Research Grant/ Knights of Vartan Fund for Armenian Studies

      • Amount: Varies
      • Deadline: Quarterly deadlines are March 15th, June 15th, September 15th, December 15th
      • Level: Graduate/post-doctoral
      • Area of study: Armenian studies
      • Scholarship application link: http://www.naasr.org/pages/grants-academic-outreach
      • Sponsoring Organization: National Association for Armenian Studies and Research and Knights of Vartan
      • Website: http://www.naasr.org/
      • Contact information: 617-489-1610/ hq@naasr.org
      • Description: The National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR) is prepared to consider applications for grants for research and publications within the field of Armenian Studies.

  • Pepperdine School of Law Armenian Student Scholarship

  • St. Stepanos Armenian Church Scholarship List

    • Haytaian Family Scholarship

      • Amount: Up to $10,000
      • Deadline: May 31st
      • Level: Undergraduate/entering undergraduate
      • Area of study: Any
      • Scholarship application link: https://ststepanos.org/scholarship-2/
      • Sponsoring organization: St. Stepanos Church
      • Website: http://ststepanos.org
      • Contact information: 732-229-3661 / stepanoschurch@aol.com
      • Description: Must be a member of the St. Stepanos Church. Must be a Sunday school graduate of St. Stepanos Church or have served the church in a specific way (choir, altar boy, etc). Have graduated or will graduate from high school in the current academic year of the upcoming year. Have a meaningful unmet financial need.

  • University of California, Berkeley Armenian Alumni Scholarship List

    • Hrayr Terzian Armenian Alumni Scholarship

      • Amount: $1,000
      • Deadline: June 30th
      • Level: Undergraduate/graduate
      • Area of study: Any
      • Scholarship application link: http://ucbaa.org/scholarship-programs
      • Sponsoring organization: UC Berkeley Armenian Alumni
      • Website: http://ucbaa.org/
      • Contact information: contact@ucbaa.org
      • Description: Must be a UC Berkeley student of Armenian descent, sophomore year undergraduate or higher (graduate students included).

  • University of California, Los Angeles Scholarship List

  • United Student Fund of Marash Armenians

      • Amount: Varies
      • Deadline: July 15th
      • Level: Any
      • Area of study: Any
      • Scholarship application link: https://www.umastudentfund.org/apply
      • Sponsoring organization: The United Student Fund of Marash Armenians
      • Website: https://www.umastudentfund.org/
      • Contact information: info@umastudentfund.org
      • Description:  The Union of Marash Armenian Student Fund exists to promote the education of Armenian students by granting scholarships to any Armenian or any descendant of an Armenian, and to encourage the educational, cultural, and athletic endeavors of Armenian Youth.

  • H. Kruger Kaprielian Scholarship

      • Amount: Varies
      • Deadline: July 15th
      • Level: Any
      • Area of study: Any
      • Scholarship application link: https://uva-alumni-scholarships.awardspring.com/
      • Sponsoring organization: University of Virginia Alumni Association
      • Website: https://alumni.virginia.edu/
      • Contact information: alumni-scholarships@virginia.edu
      • Description: To be eligible for consideration for the H. Kruger Kaprielian Scholarship, an applicant must prove Armenian descent.   All applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and must demonstrate financial need. Any student offered admission to the University of Virginia who accepts their offer and intends to enroll the following fall may submit an application.  Currently enrolled students just learning about this opportunity should contact us at alumni-scholarships@virginia.edu for more information.

  • University of Southern California Scholarships

    • Harry and Helen Kaplakian Memorial Scholarship

      • Amount: Varies
      • Deadline: Check website for updated deadlines
      • Level: Undergraduate (sophomore and up)
      • Area of study: Liberal arts (humanities, natural sciences, or social sciences)
      • Scholarship application link (check for yearly updates): https://dornsife.usc.edu/css-application/
      • Sponsoring organization: USC Dornsife
      • Website: http://dornsife.usc.edu/
      • Contact information: 213-740-5930 / admission@dornsife.usc.edu
      • Description: Must attend USC. 3.2 GPA and above. Response to essay prompt. Given to students who demonstrate the ability or desire to further the interests of individuals of Armenian descent in the fields of humanities, natural sciences, or social sciences. 

    • Albert and Tove Boyajian Endowed Scholarship

      • Amount: Varies
      • Deadline: Check website for updated deadlines
      • Level: Undergraduate/graduate
      • Area of study: Any
      • Scholarship application link (check for yearly updates): https://dornsife.usc.edu/css-application/
      • Sponsoring organization: USC Dornsife
      • Website: http://dornsife.usc.edu/
      • Contact information: 213-740-5930 / admission@dornsife.usc.edu
      • Description: Must attend USC. 3.0 GPA and above. The scholarship is meant for students who demonstrate financial need.

    • Charlie Keyan Scholarship

        • Amount: Varies
        • Deadline: Check website for updated deadlines
        • Level: Undergraduate/graduate
        • Area of study: Liberal arts
        • Scholarship application link (check for yearly updates): https://dornsife.usc.edu/css-application/
        • Sponsoring organization: USC Dornsife
        • Website: http://dornsife.usc.edu/
        • Contact information: 213-740-5930 / admission@dornsife.usc.edu
        • Description: Must attend USC. 3.0 GPA and above. Given to students who demonstrate the ability or desire to further the interests of individuals of Armenian descent in the fields of humanities, natural sciences, or social sciences

  • Vahan Adjemian Scholarship

  • Harut Barsamian Scholarship

  • William Ervant Docter Educational Fund

      • Amount: Up to $5000
      • Deadline: May 31st
      • Level: Undergraduate/graduate
      • Area of study: Any
      • Scholarship application link: https://www.stmaryaac.org/copy-of-eligibility (updates yearly)
      • Sponsoring organization: William Ervant Docter Educational Fund
      • Website: http://www.stmaryaac.org/
      • Contact information: 202-363-1923 / stmarychurchdc@gmail.com
      • Description: Must be a citizen of the United States. Must be of Armenian ancestry (those with two parents of Armenian ancestry will be considered first). Must show need for financial assistance. Must demonstrate excellence in his/her chosen field, whether pursuing academic studies, a trade, or special training. Must pursue studies/training in the United States or Canada.

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