In the 2015-2016 academic year, the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) awarded nearly $1 million in scholarships to 435 students in nearly 30 countries. For almost a century, the AGBU Scholarship Program has helped further the educational pursuits of tens of thousands of promising young Armenian university students enrolled at some of the world's top-ranked universities.
Each year, AGBU accepts applications for five categories of scholarships: Heritage Scholar Grants for high-achieving high school seniors at the three AGBU high schools in the United States; US Graduate Fellowships for students in professional, master's and doctoral programs in the United States; International Scholarships for students studying outside the United States with special funds for the United Kingdom, France and Syria; Performing Arts Fellowships for undergraduate and graduate students in music, drama and film; and Religious Studies Fellowships for graduate students pursuing theology and youth ministry.
This year, the AGBU Scholarship Committee was particularly proud to support young women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The STEM fields are one of the fastest growing employment sectors and considering its historically large gender imbalance, the committee was honored to help prepare Armenian women for successful careers in these areas.
