THE AGBU SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

For more than 80 years, the AGBU SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, through endowment funds established by generous donors, has contributed toward the higher education of thousands of promising young Armenians enrolled in leading colleges and universities in close to 40 countries across five continents.  Today, through its AGBU Fellowship Program and added focus on specialized fields of study, such as the performing arts and religious studies, the AGBU SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM offers financial assistance to a broader range of Armenian students around the world.

AGBU is accepting applications for the 2011-2012 academic year.  Please see below for program information and deadlines.

AGBU FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM (U.S.-Based Graduate Study)
AGBU offers scholarships to full-time graduate students of Armenian descent who are residents/citizens of the United States or Armenia.  Applicants must be enrolled in degree programs at highly competitive colleges and universities in the United States with a GPA of 3.5 and above.  Grants are awarded annually in the range of $1,500-$7,500, and applicants may apply for renewal for up to three (3) years of graduate/professional study and up to two (2) years of Ph.D. study.

Deadline to Apply: April 15, 2011

For an application or additional information, please visit http://www.agbu.org/downloadableforms/AGBU_Fellowships_US.pdf.

AGBU PERFORMING ARTS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM (U.S.- & Internationally-Based Study)
AGBU offers scholarships to full-time undergraduate and graduate students of Armenian descent worldwide (excluding citizens of Armenia studying in Armenia) who are pursuing studies in the field of performing arts.  Applicants must be enrolled in degree programs at highly competitive conservatories or colleges/universities worldwide with a GPA of 3.5 and above.  Grants are awarded annually in the range of $1,000-$5,000, and applicants may apply for renewal for up to five (5) years toward conservatory/college/university education expenses.

Deadline to Apply: May 15, 2011

For an application or additional information, please visit http://www.agbu.org/downloadableforms/AGBU_Performing_Arts_Fellowship.pdf.

AGBU RELIGIOUS STUDIES FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM (U.S.- & Internationally-Based Study)
AGBU offers scholarships to full-time graduate students of Armenian descent worldwide (excluding citizens of Armenia studying in Armenia) who are pursuing religious studies (priesthood, youth ministry).  Applicants must be enrolled in degree programs at seminaries or highly competitive colleges/universities worldwide with a GPA of 3.0 and above.  Grants are awarded annually in the range of $1,000-$5,000, and applicants may apply for renewal for up to three (3) years toward seminary/college/university education expenses.

Deadline to Apply: May 15, 2011

For an application or additional information, please visit http://www.agbu.org/downloadableforms/AGBU_Religious_Study_Fellowship.pdf.

AGBU INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (Internationally-Based Study)
AGBU offers scholarships to full-time undergraduate and some graduate students of Armenian descent (excluding citizens of Armenia studying in Armenia), pursuing study in their countries of residence.  If a desired are of study is not available in the student’s country of residence, the support of study elsewhere may be considered.  Applicants must be enrolled in full-time degree programs with a GPA of 3.0 and above, as measured by the American grading system scale.  Grants are awarded annually, and applicants may apply for renewal for up to five (5) years college/university education expenses.

Deadline to Apply: May 31, 2011

Application packages must be submitted to the AGBU Chapter Office by region of study.  If an AGBU Chapter Office is not available in the student’s area/country, applications should be forwarded to the AGBU Central Office in New York.

For an application or additional information, please visit http://www.agbu.org/downloadableforms/AGBU_International_Scholarships.pdf.

APPLICANTS FROM ARMENIA
Applicants who are citizens of Armenia qualify for AGBU scholarships for study outside of Armenia only if a major portion of the tuition and other expenses – 75% or more – has already been secured through personal means, foundations, governmental and state grants, and/or the academic institution they are attending.  Please note, scholarships are not awarded for local study in Armenia.

SCHOLARSHIP RENEWAL
Students wishing to renew their AGBU scholarship for the 2011-2012 academic year may find renewal applications for each program at http://www.agbu.org/programs (click on Education then Scholarship Program).

HAVE A QUESTION?
Contact Natalie Gabrelian, Associate Director of Education, (212) 319-6383.

Source: http://www.agbu.org/programs/projects.asp?program_id=14&parent_id=4