SHARE

We are excited to announce three scholarship and award opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students at UCI.  All of the awards and scholarships are made possible through the generous support of our donors.  Thank you! 

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Naneh Award for Graduate Research in Armenian Studies
This award was created by Professor V. Ara Apkarian and Dr. Alice B. Apkarian to support graduate student research in the UCI Armenian Studies Program. The scholarship is named after Naneh, Armenian Goddess of Wisdom and War in ancient Armenian mythology.
Application deadline: March 1, 2023

Prior to submission, please make sure you have the following documents in PDF format.
1) Curriculum Vitae
2) Current UCI Transcript (may be unofficial)
3) Letter of Support from a supervisor (this may be emailed to Marc Kanda at mhkanda@uci.edu).  
4) Complete research proposal with abstract (max. 5 pages double-spaced, Times font 12). Include a discussion of the following: main topic, research problem/question(s), research methodology, contribution to scholarship/field, theoretical and empirical sources, as well as a timeline.

Please click HERE to apply.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Armenian Studies Prize in Honor of Sylvie Tertzakian
This scholarship was created by Vahe Meghrouni to honor Sylvie Tertzakian’s unwavering support and pioneering efforts on behalf of the Armenian Studies Program at UCI. A prize of $2,000 will be awarded annually to a qualified undergraduate or graduate student from any major, discipline, or field for a research project with a strong Armenian component. Secondary awards for merit may be given in amounts of up $400. The submitted project may be a research paper or a chapter of a larger thesis or dissertation but must stand on its own.
Application deadline: March 1, 2023.

Prior to submission, please make sure you have the following documents in PDF format.
1) Curriculum Vitae
2) Current UCI Transcript (may be unofficial)
3) Abstract of project (250-300 words)  
4) Completed project (max. 25 pages, double-spaced, Times font 12)

Please click HERE to apply.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The 2023 UCI Armenian Studies - OC TREX Scholarship 
The scholarship is made possible by the Orange County chapter of the Triple X Fraternity.  The scholarship supports students pursuing Armenian Studies coursework, language and/or research at UC Irvine.
Application deadline: March 1, 2023.

Prior to submission, please make sure you have the following documents in PDF format.
1) Curriculum Vitae or Resume
2) Current UCI Transcript (may be unofficial)
3) Personal Statement. Include an explanation of financial need and how you plan to spend the funds if awarded. Typed, double-spaced personal statement describing your planned degree program, why you chose it, your career goals, and your reasons for enrolling in Armenian Studies courses. Also indicate the reasons that you believe you should be awarded a TREX scholarship. This statement must not exceed 1250 words

Eligibility Requirements
1) Current enrolled undergraduate or graduate student at UC Irvine.
2) Past or current enrollment in a UCI Armenian Studies course
3) Minimum 3.0 GPA

Please click HERE to apply.