Flights of Inspiration
Satellite engineer Kourken Hamalian’s mission to bring the internet to millions
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The Scholarship Edge
Investing in a brighter future
The AGBU Scholarship Program is one of the organization's longest running initiatives, enabling thousands of young Armenians enrolled at leading colleges and universities to pursue their academic goals. As tuition and living costs increase, these awards ease the financial burdens that might otherwise stand in the way of a worthy student’s success.
In 2020 and 2021 alone, over 1,100 students benefitted from this critical source of giving.
Scholarships are sustained by new and longstanding endowments as well as singular donations.
From academicians and artists to doctors, engineers, and thought leaders, our alumni impact the world around them in a multitude of ways. They also develop the skills and expertise to give back to their communities and ancestral homeland as leaders, specialists and advisors. Read about our successful scholarship alumni:
Passion Meets Purpose
Sergey Tantushyan finds balance educating the future business leaders of Armenia
A Higher Calling
The need for speed, scope and clarity in assessing crises on the ground gave Hripsime Matevosyan an inspired idea
The Joy of Giving is Forever
“Give generously; nothing else matters. It stays in your soul and provides happiness forever. Start doing it and feel it in your heart.”
Back to Basics
Varya Meruzhanyan has one of the world’s toughest challenges on her plate: food insecurity
Armenian Trailblazer
Groundbreaking independent journalist Artak Aleksanyan promotes accountability, transparency and civic dialogue in Armenia
The Historian’s Edge
Fluency and Proximity—Prof. Bedross Der Matossian’s keys to the front door of history
Using Her Voice
For Solange Merdinian, sharing her heritage on stage is an opportunity and a joy
A Noble Occupation
V. Armineh Babikian’s quest to revolutionize rehabilitation for Armenians with disabilities
A Curatorial Gaze
Historian Mikaël Nichanian explores the vast Armenian collection at the Bibliothèque nationale de France
Turning Walls Into Doors
Why Gevorg Abrahamian is the ultimate role model for AGBU summer interns
Playing the Long Game
Robert Avetisyan goes to Washington seeking recognition and peace for Artsakh
Going Dutch
Inside the world of international diplomacy with the Armenian ambassador to the Netherlands Dziunik Aghajanian
Grit and Glory
Dr. Anita Kulukian forges through the failures to bring life-saving breakthroughs to market
Ways to Support AGBU Scholarships
AGBU Scholarships are made possible by the generosity of our donors. Contributions may be made to our scholarship general fund, or in the form of endowments or bequests.
Scholarship endowment funds have been a longstanding tradition since the 1920s. With a minimum donation of $25,000, you can establish a permanent fund in your name or in honor of a loved one. The principal balance is never spent, allowing a portion of the endowment’s yearly income to support the designated program in perpetuity.
To learn more about scholarship giving, contact our Director of Development and Outreach:
Karen Papazian
Kpapazian@agbu.org
212-319-6383
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