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Armenian Studies Program

Scholarships offered through the Armenian Studies Program

Please note, Scholarships are only awarded to currently enrolled Fresno State students, who meet university and Program minimum requirements. There is a two-step process.

Step 1

Make sure to apply for each Armenian or Armenian Studies scholarship opportunity. See the list of scholarship opportunities below.  The Scholarship application period opens October 1, 2024 and closes March 1, 2025.

The priority period for scholarship applications for Armenian Studies scholarships ends October 31.

Apply for Fresno State Scholarships

Step 2

Apply for Armenian Studies Program Scholarship by completing the ASP Supplemental form -- linked below, please print and fill out -- and email it to the Armenian Studies Office or return it to the Armenian Studies Program office, Peters Business Building, Room 384.

ASP Scholarship Supplemental Form

Each year Fresno State, through its Armenian Studies Program, awards more than $115,000 in scholarships and grants from endowments given to the University to aid students interested in Armenia and the Armenians. Awards range from $1,000 to $3,000 per academic year. These scholarships are for anyone taking Armenian Studies Program courses and not only for students of "Armenian" heritage. Students pursuing a Minor in Armenian Studies are usually guaranteed a scholarship. Additionally, each year there are several Research Grants awarded by the Armenian Studies Program to students with a high GPA interested in carrying out research in Armenian history, art, or literature under the direction of a faculty member.

Students working toward a minor or simply enrolling in Armenian courses are eligible for scholarships administered by the program.

ASP supplemental form

For students enrolled in Armenian and Armenian Studies courses.
Donors: Debbis Adishian-Astone and Mark Astone
Established: 2022

Benefit students minoring in Armenian Studies.
Donor: Armenian Professional Society Established: 2012

Scholarship support for students pursuing a Minor in Armenian Studies and have enrolled in at least one course of instruction from the Armenian Studies Program at the time of receiving this scholarship award.
Donor: Greater Fresno Chapter of the Armenian General Benevolent Union
Established: 2020

Established to benefit Armenian Studies scholars and allow for general donations from those interested in supporting the Armenian Studies Program.

Support for students with a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher and enrolled in an Armenian Studies course.
Donor: G. Franklin Antoyan
Established: 2014

Established for deserving students with preference given to students of Armenian descent.
Donors: Ruth Azadian and Nerces Azadian
Established: 1990

For students enrolled in Armenian and Armenian Studies courses.
Donor: Valerie J. Badvelian
Established: 2022

Scholarships for Armenian Studies.
Donor: Bagdasar Bedoian, Tarjian Bedoian, Helen Fort, Sara Hamilton
Established: 2022

Established to support both the Armenian Studies Lecture Series as well as provide scholarship support to students. Recipients must have enrolled in at least one course of instruction within the Armenian Studies Program at Fresno State.
Donor: Clara Bousian Bedrosian
Established: 2019

Students who have demonstrated academic excellence and who have either declared a major in the field of Armenian Studies, or are graduate students engaged in research in an Armenian topic.
Donor: Bob Der Mugrdechian
Established: 2001

Scholarship support for students who demonstrate an interest in Armenian Studies and have enrolled in at least one course of instruction from the Armenian Studies Program at the time of receiving this scholarship award.
Donor: Donald Garabedian
Established: 2017

Scholastic support to students who demonstrate a true and continued interest in Armenian Studies.
Donors: Isabelle Kabrielian and Albert Kabrielian. Established: 2004

Students majoring in the fields of international law, foreign languages, diplomatic studies and related subjects.
Donors: Alice Odian Kasparian and Koren Kasparian
Established: 1997

Students enrolled in Armenian Studies courses.
Donor: Charlie Keyan Established: 2005

Student(s) enrolled in Armenian and/or Armenian Studies courses within the Armenian Studies Program.
Donor: Thomas A. Kooyumjian Family Foundation
Established: 2017

Students that demonstrate an interest in Armenian history
and culture.
Donor: Yervant, Rose, and Hovannes Levonian
Established: 2001

Students who demonstrate an interest in the Armenian culture and who have a financial need.
Donor: Pansy Pategian Zlokovich and Charles Pategian
Established: 1972

Full-time students pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree in Armenian Studies at Fresno State.
Donor: Pete P. Peters Foundation
Established: 1998

In honor and memory of Simon, Haiganoosh, Helen, Virginia,
Paul and Jae Peterson.
Student(s) enrolled in Armenian and/or Armenian Studies courses within the Armenian Studies Program.
Donor: Patricia Peterson Hansen
Established: 2019

For students enrolled in Armenian and Armenian Studies courses.
Donor: Robert V. Saroyan Family Foundation
Established: 2017

Recipients enrolled in a minimum of one Armenian Studies course in the Armenian Studies Program.
Donor: Walter Sepetjian
Established: 2013

Students who have demonstrated a true and continued interest in Armenian Studies.
Donor: Genevieve Tatoian
Established: 2004

For students enrolled in Armenian and Armenian Studies courses
Donor: Telfeyan Family Foundation
Established: 2010

Harry & Mary Topoozian Merit Scholarship
Scholarship for Outsanding Achievement. Students enrolled in one or more Armenian Studies courses.
Donor: Harry Topoozian
Established: 1995

Additional Scholarships

Will be awarded from the following funds.

For students enrolled in Armenian and Armenian Studies courses.
Donors: Jeff and Jason Ahronian
Established: 2022

For students enrolled in Armenian and Armenian Studies courses.
Donor: Arpine Ayvazian
Established: 2022

For students enrolled in Armenian and Armenian Studies courses.
Donor: Ronald J. Garabedian II
Established: 2021

For students enrolled in Armenian and Armenian Studies courses
Donor: Bertha and John Garabedian Charitable Foundation
Established: 2020

For students enrolled in Armenian and Armenian Studies courses.
Donors: John and Karen Hovannisian
David and Linda Hovannisian
Established: 2021

For students enrolled in Armenian and Armenian Studies courses.
Donor: Armen Kandarian Foundation
Established: 2020

For students enrolled in Armenian and Armenian Studies courses.
Donor: Elizabeth Koojoolian Memorial Fund
Established: 2017

For students enrolled in Armenian and Armenian Studies courses.
Donor: Isabel Lion
Established: 2019

For students enrolled in Armenian and Armenian Studies courses.
Donor: James L. Melikian and the L.A. Brothers
Established: 2019

For students enrolled in Armenian and Armenian Studies courses.
Donor: John and Lucille Melkonian
Established: 2006

For students enrolled in Armenian and Armenian Studies courses.
Donor: Gordon Ohanesian
Established: 2020

Student Editor of the Hye Sharzhoom.
Donor: Warren and Lesa Paboojian Foundation
Established: 2017

Student(s) enrolled in Armenian and/or Armenian Studies courses within the Armenian Studies Program.
Donor: Leon S. Peters Foundation
Established: 2012

For students enrolled in Armenian and Armenian Studies courses.
Donor: Dr. Vartan & Sossie Djabrayan
Established: 2019

Annual renewals are assured for students who continue to enroll in Armenian Studies courses. In addition to these, full tuition scholarships and research-assistant grants are also available.  

 

The Armenian Studies Program awarded more than fifty scholarship totaling more than $88,000 in the 2021-2022 academic year.

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