Scholarships offered to students of Armenian descent

Published: Friday February 10, 2012

Scholarship recipients at AGBU Toronto office with staff and board members. Courtesy photo

The following compilation includes recent announcements of scholarships that have been submitted to The Armenian Reporter by the Armenian International Women's Association, Armenian Bar Association, Armenian General Benevolent Union, New York Community Trust and the Hovnanian Foundation, as well as an annual essay competition sponsored by the Hagopian Family Foundation. Note the deadlines!

AIWA scholarship applications now available, including special awards in the sciences

The Armenian International Women's Association (AIWA) is now accepting applications for scholarship awards for the 2012-2013 academic year.

In addition to awards in the humanities and social sciences, generous grants are available to students in the sciences through the Lucy Kasparian Aharonian scholarships, granted by AIWA in conjunction with the Society for Women Engineers - Boston Chapter.

Students in the fields of Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Technology, Computer Sciences, and Architecture are eligible for Aharonian awards of $2,000 to $6,000 (Juniors and Seniors) or up to $10,000 (MS and PhD students).

In addition, AIWA offers a number of scholarships for female students in all academic fields, ranging in value from $2,000 to $500. The program was initiated with the Agnes K. Missirian Scholarship, which was established in memory of the professor of management at Bentley College (Waltham, Mass.), a strong advocate for women's rights.

Also available for students in all academic fields are Dr. Carolann S. Najarian. Ethel Jafferian Duffett, Rose A. Hovannesian, and Zarouhi Y. Getsoyan scholarships.

AIWA scholarships are awarded annually to full-time female students of Armenian descent attending accredited colleges or universities. Students entering their junior or senior year in college, as well as graduate students, are eligible to apply for the awards, which are based on financial need and merit.

Aharonian Awards         

The generous awards in the sciences were initiated in 2007 in memory of the late Lucy Kasparian Aharonian, an active member of the Society of Women Engineers, who enjoyed a long career in software engineering even while raising a family. With degrees in Mathematics and Business Administration, she worked for several major firms in the Boston area and also taught on various levels. Later she successfully embarked on a second career as a basket artist.

Applications for all AIWA scholarships for the 2012-2013 academic year are available on-line or can be requested by mail. The deadline for applications is April 10, 2012. Winners will be announced at the association's annual meeting in May.

Further information about scholarships and other AIWA programs to advance the status of Armenian women is available from AIWA's new website (http://www.aiwainternational.org/), or by mail from 65 Main St., #3A, Watertown, MA, 02472; Tel: 617-926-0171; e-mail: AiwaInc@aol.com.

Armenian Bar Association accepting applications for its seventh annual scholarship program

The Armenian Bar Association is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for its seventh annual scholarship program.  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.  The Scholarship Program is primarily funded by donations and by fundraising events hosted by the Armenian Bar Association.  In addition to the Scholarship Program, the Armenian Bar Association supports Armenian law students through its varied programs and events including the mentorship and internship programs and presentations by legal scholars.

Students interested in applying for an Armenian Bar Association scholarship should obtain an application at the Armenian Bar Association's website (http://www.armenianbar.org/). The application deadline is April 30, 2012.  The application must either be postmarked by April 30, 2012 or if e-mailed, it should be received no later than midnight (PST) of April 30, 2012.

AGBU announces new scholarship program web site

For more than 90 years, the AGBU Scholarship Program has championed the higher education of thousands of promising young Armenians enrolled in leading colleges and universities around the world.

Find out if you're eligible for a scholarship now and apply online at www.agbu.org/scholarship or email scholarship@agbu.org.

New York Community Trust scholarships for students of Armenian descent

The New York Community Trust offers tuition awards for college students of Armenian descent from the Hagop, Arousiag, and Arpy Kashmanian and Hazaros Tabakoglu Funds. Tuition awards from $1,000 to $6,000 are renewable up to four years.

Scholarship criteria include academic excellence; family residence in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut (students can attend schools throughout the U.S.); financial need; involvement with the Armenian community and its culture; full-time undergraduate study only. Please submit application by May 1st. to be considered for the following fall semester.

Download the application as a PDF or Word document at http://www.nycommunitytrust.org/tabid/667/Default.aspx.