Star Power
An insatiable curiosity and wanderlust put Doris Arzoumanian right where she wants to be—our galaxy
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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:
Going Dutch
Inside the world of international diplomacy with the Armenian ambassador to the Netherlands Dziunik Aghajanian
Prioritizing Homeland Healthcare
"AGBU empowers Armenians from around the world to work in Armenia and improve the situation for the country."
Still Waters
How Bishop Bagrat Galstanyan of Tavush spreads inner peace to communities living in the shadow of war
Putting the Share in Cancer Care
Ani Haykuni starts a new conversation for cancer patients looking to connect
Passion Meets Purpose
Sergey Tantushyan finds balance educating the future business leaders of Armenia
The Historian’s Edge
Fluency and Proximity—Prof. Bedross Der Matossian’s keys to the front door of history
The Good Fight
When it comes to U.S. policy in the Middle East, human rights leader Sarah Leah Whitson calls it like she sees it
Business Revolution
How Anna Ouroumian is motivating a new generation of entrepreneurs to succeed
Focusing on Sustainable Civil Infrastructure
"AGBU feels like being part of a big family, and that’s really validating when people take care of you, and they recognize you as a part of it."
Human Rights Defender
Hasmik Harutyunyan’s mission to end discrimination and persecution in Armenia
Armenian Trailblazer
Groundbreaking independent journalist Artak Aleksanyan promotes accountability, transparency and civic dialogue in Armenia
Using Her Voice
For Solange Merdinian, sharing her heritage on stage is an opportunity and a joy
AnnaLee and the Argonauts
How Dean of UC Berkeley's School of Information AnnaLee Saxenian envisions technological advancement in the twenty-first century
From Armenia to North Dakota and Back Again
Armen Mkrtchyan brings agricultural know-how and a spirit of entrepreneurism back to his native Armenia
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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