AGBU Scholarship Program

For almost a century, the AGBU Scholarship Program has helped tens of thousands of promising university students pursue higher education at some of the world’s top-ranked universities.

Annually, we award over $1 million to young adults pursuing their Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in over 40 countries across 6 continents. With that financial assistance, students with great potential but limited resources are able to engage in specialized fields of education, such as law, medicine, the performing arts and religious studies, and later establish successful careers.

The AGBU Scholarship Program is made possible by the many benefactors and donors who have established endowments since the 1920’s, or have contributed over the years. Because of their generosity, we are able to provide students with the support they need to succeed at each stage of their education.

Applying for AGBU Scholarship is as easy as 1, 2, 3:

Learn about the different scholarships offered by AGBU.
Check to see if you are eligible for a scholarship.
If eligible, you will be directed to the appropriate application.

AGBU offers various categories of scholarships depending on location and field of study. Only students of Armenian descent who are enrolled in full-time degree programs for the entire academic year are eligible to apply. Students may apply to one scholarship category per academic year.

Please note that AGBU Scholarship application deadlines will be strictly enforced. Applications submitted past these designated dates will not be accepted or considered. In order to submit an application, students must complete each section as instructed and upload all required documents. No exceptions will be made.

Applicants from Armenia

Applicants who are citizens of Armenia qualify for AGBU Scholarships for study outside of Armenia. For the applicant’s security, it is advised that a major portion of tuition and other expenses has already been secured through personal means, foundations, governmental and state grants, and/or the academic institution they are attending. We impose this rule to ensure that there is a good chance the student will actually be able to study abroad. Please note, scholarships are not available to citizens of Armenia for local study in Armenia because AGBU already provides institutional support to many universities in Armenia.

Past Recipients / Renewals

Students who have received a scholarship from AGBU in the past and meet the eligibility requirements specific to the scholarship category of interest may apply for renewal by creating an online account (if prior to 2012) or logging into their existing account (created in 2012 and after). The system will distinguish between new and renewal applicants based on the answers provided to the questions in the Eligibility section of the application.

Please note, for students who have received financial assistance from AGBU in the past (either in the form of a grant or a loan), this history is taken into consideration and counted toward the three (3) time award limit when determining eligibility for renewal.

Short Term Education

AGBU does not offer financial assistance in the form of scholarships or travel grants to those wishing to take part in a conference, a semester abroad, non-degree program courses, research studies, or any similar short-term educational or professional experience.