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 2024 and 2025 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.

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Academic Excellence

Our scholars attend the world's top institutions

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With over a century awarding scholarships to Armenians around the world, AGBU has gained the expertise and track record to spot talent and academic potential in each generation. AGBU students are admitted to top learning institutions.

To learn more about the AGBU Scholarship program visit https://agbu.org/scholarships

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With financial support from AGBU, I was able to take advantage of studying at one of the world’s top universities. I apply the knowledge and skills I developed at University College London every day as I work in the Artsakh government.
Artak Beglaryan, State Minister of the Republic of Artsakh
The fact that Armenians at AGBU wanted to give me a scholarship meant they believe in my potential. They took a special interest in me; we kept in touch all through school and even beyond. It was like having another mentor that genuinely cared about my success.
Dr. Ian Bremmer, President and Founder, Eurasia Group
I’m not oversimplifying by saying that if it wasn’t for the AGBU Scholarship Program and the time AGBU invested in me, it would not have been possible for me to be where I am today. I feel a kind of responsibility to give back at some point in my career by providing guidance to people who are passionate about the work I do and by being a mentor.
Anna Kalashyan, Consultant, World Bank
Receiving my scholarship gives me a great sense of pride. I have been involved with AGBU for many years and I’m so grateful knowing I belong to an organization that stands behind all Armenians and supports them in their endeavors.
Hrag Hamalian, CEO, Bright Star Schools

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:

Flights of Inspiration

Satellite engineer Kourken Hamalian’s mission to bring the internet to millions

A Curatorial Gaze

Historian Mikaël Nichanian explores the vast Armenian collection at the Bibliothèque nationale de France

Using Her Voice

For Solange Merdinian, sharing her heritage on stage is an opportunity and a joy

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Playing the Long Game

Robert Avetisyan goes to Washington seeking recognition and peace for Artsakh

Her Side of History

Lerna Ekmekcioglu brings Armenian womenís voices out of the shadows

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From Armenia to North Dakota and Back Again

Armen Mkrtchyan brings agricultural know-how and a spirit of entrepreneurism back to his native Armenia

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Human Rights Defender

Hasmik Harutyunyan’s mission to end discrimination and persecution in Armenia

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Class Acts

Actor/producer Nora Armani champions non-violent cinema with values-driven stories

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Going Dutch

Inside the world of international diplomacy with the Armenian ambassador to the Netherlands Dziunik Aghajanian

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A Matter of Time

A dialogue with historian Julien Zarifian on social justice

The Story Behind the Game

How a lifelong love of sports transformed Leslie Boghosian Murphy

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Citizen Care

Reimagining French politics with Astrid Panosyan

A Noble Occupation

V. Armineh Babikian’s quest to revolutionize rehabilitation for Armenians with disabilities

Education Advocate

How Kristyn Manoukian is bringing a global perspective to the homeland

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A Living Language

Linguist Anaïd Donabédian outlines the state of Western Armenian and the revolutionary projects aimed at its revitalization

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Business Revolution

How Anna Ouroumian is motivating a new generation of entrepreneurs to succeed

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The Counterpoint

Mark Krikorian states his case for immigration reform

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What Solidarity Sounds Like

Violin prodigy Haig Hovsepian is using his art to support Armenians in crisis

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Passion Meets Purpose

Sergey Tantushyan finds balance educating the future business leaders of Armenia

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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

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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Academic Excellence

Flights of Inspiration

A Curatorial Gaze

Using Her Voice

Playing the Long Game

Her Side of History

From Armenia to North Dakota and Back Again

Human Rights Defender

Class Acts

Going Dutch

A Matter of Time

The Story Behind the Game

Citizen Care

A Noble Occupation

Education Advocate

A Living Language

Business Revolution

The Counterpoint

What Solidarity Sounds Like

Passion Meets Purpose

The Good Fight

Ways to Support AGBU Scholarships

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The Scholarship Edge

Academic Excellence

Flights of Inspiration

A Curatorial Gaze

Using Her Voice

Playing the Long Game

Her Side of History

From Armenia to North Dakota and Back Again

Human Rights Defender

Class Acts

Going Dutch

A Matter of Time

The Story Behind the Game

Citizen Care

A Noble Occupation

Education Advocate

A Living Language

Business Revolution

The Counterpoint

What Solidarity Sounds Like

Passion Meets Purpose

The Good Fight

Ways to Support AGBU Scholarships

Participate

Connect

Events

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