“With the generous support of the Tufenkian Travel Scholarship, I spent a transformative three months in Armenia. Interning at the Regional Studies Center in Yerevan, I engaged with policymakers, diplomats, and key figures in Armenian foreign policy, which deepened my understanding of international relations.”
Mane Berikyan
Scholarships Offered by the Institute
A unique opportunity for undergraduate students at USC to travel the world researching all things Armenia and Armenian.
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Every year, the Institute selects up to three undergraduate students to award the Tufenkian Travel Scholarship, which supports student activities and research in contemporary Armenian Studies, broadly defined. Research areas include, but are not limited to, language, cultural studies, literature, the arts, economics, anthropology, sociology, history, regional studies, environmental science, and political science.
Award
The grant award will be anywhere between $1500 and $3000 based on the student’s research plan and proposed budget. Funds are typically paid as a one-time sum.
Eligibility
Full-time enrolled undergraduate students at USC. Students must be in good academic standing and be making satisfactory progress toward the completion of their academic program. Selection of a final candidate will be made after an in-person interview.
To Apply
The application must include:
- A 400-500 word project description
- A detailed budget statement
- A current curriculum vitae or resume
- USC Completed Course Summary, available on OASIS through the myUSC portal
- One letter of recommendation from a faculty member.
Deadline
Applications for the Tufenkian Travel Scholarship usually open at the end of Fall semester and close in January.
This scholarship is administered and granted by the Institute of Armenian Studies. For questions please email armenian@usc.edu .
Scholarships Offered by USC Dornsife
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Established in 1988 by members of the Kalpakian family as a memorial to their parents, Harry and Helen Kalpakian, this scholarship is awarded to USC students who demonstrate the ability or desire to further the interests of individuals of Armenian descent in liberal arts education.
- GPA of 3.2 or higher
- Sophomore standing or higher
- Given to students who demonstrate the ability or desire to further the interests of individuals of Armenian descent in the fields of humanities, natural sciences, or social sciences
Deadline
Applications for this scholarship usually open in February and close in March.
This scholarship is administered by USC Dornsife. Applicaitons will be available at the USC Dornsife continuing student scholarships website.
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This scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate the ability or desire to further the interests of individuals of Armenian descent in liberal arts education.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Given to students who demonstrate the ability or desire to further the interests of individuals of Armenian descent in the fields of humanities, natural sciences, or social sciences
Deadline
Applications for this scholarship usually open in February and close in March.
This scholarship is administered by USC Dornsife. Applicaitons will be available at the USC Dornsife continuing student scholarships website.