The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Bergen County recently announced the continuation of its scholarship program for the 2012-13 academic year. Scholarships in the amount of $750 will be awarded to qualified high school students graduating in June 2012.
The stipulations follow: (1) Scholarships will be awarded to high school students of Armenian heritage (proof is needed) who are residents of the United States and have resided in Bergen County for not less than a year. (2) Students must be applying to an accredited four-year college or university. (3) The primary criterion for awarding scholarships is academic excellence. To qualify, students should have an A-B average and a minimum SAT score of 1600 (reading, writing, and math combined). (4) Additional points will be given for Armenian education and membership in Armenian cultural organizations, as well as involvement in the Armenian and local community and school athletics or activities. (5) The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to not award scholarships in the event the said committee, in its sole judgment, determines that all applicants are deemed unqualified.
Prospective applicants can request applications or additional information by writing to Nora Hovanesian-Mann, 16 Rickland Rd., Old Tappan, NJ 07675 or e-mailing Nora.Hovanesian@maisonduchocolat.com. Completed applications must be filed no later than April 30, 2012.
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