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:

King of Couture

AGBU scholarship recipient Eddy Anemian makes waves in the fashion world

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Gaming Wizard

How Texas-based tech entrepreneur Elie Akilian got his game on

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The Counterpoint

Mark Krikorian states his case for immigration reform

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Divine Intervention

Virtuoso pianist Nareh Arghamanyan channels her faith through music

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Citizen Care

Reimagining French politics with Astrid Panosyan

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A Matter of Time

A dialogue with historian Julien Zarifian on social justice

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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

Her Side of History

Lerna Ekmekcioglu brings Armenian womenís voices out of the shadows

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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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AnnaLee and the Argonauts

How Dean of UC Berkeley's School of Information AnnaLee Saxenian envisions technological advancement in the twenty-first century

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Passion Meets Purpose

Sergey Tantushyan finds balance educating the future business leaders of Armenia

Flights of Inspiration

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

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Field of Study

Exploring Armenian identity issues with Dr. Hratch Tchilingirian

Star Soprano

How world-class Soprano Natalie Aroyan discovered her destiny in opera

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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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Global Guardian

On the frontlines with human rights defender Sarah Leah Whitson

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Human Rights Defender

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

On Target

Computational biologist Narek Dshkhunyan takes aim against COVID-19, cell by cell

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China's Armenian Treasure

Star violinist Astrid Poghosyan raises the profile of Armenia in China

A Beautiful Mind

The Insider picks the brain of award-winning MIT Economist Professor Daron Acemoglu

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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King of Couture

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The Counterpoint

Divine Intervention

Citizen Care

A Matter of Time

The Good Fight

Her Side of History

A Living Language

AnnaLee and the Argonauts

Passion Meets Purpose

Flights of Inspiration

Field of Study

Star Soprano

What Solidarity Sounds Like

Global Guardian

Human Rights Defender

On Target

China's Armenian Treasure

A Beautiful Mind

Ways to Support AGBU Scholarships

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The Scholarship Edge

Academic Excellence

King of Couture

Gaming Wizard

The Counterpoint

Divine Intervention

Citizen Care

A Matter of Time

The Good Fight

Her Side of History

A Living Language

AnnaLee and the Argonauts

Passion Meets Purpose

Flights of Inspiration

Field of Study

Star Soprano

What Solidarity Sounds Like

Global Guardian

Human Rights Defender

On Target

China's Armenian Treasure

A Beautiful Mind

Ways to Support AGBU Scholarships

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