AIWA Scholarship Applications Now Available

BOSTON, Mass.—The Armenian International Women’s Association (AIWA) recently announced that scholarship application forms are now available for the 2014-15 academic year. AIWA offers a number of scholarships every year, ranging in value from $2,000 to $5,000, to female students in all academic fields. The program was initiated with the Agnes K. Missirian Scholarship, established in memory of the professor of management at Bentley University who was a strong advocate for women’s rights.

Also available are the Dr. Carolann S. Najarian scholarships, as well as awards in memory of Ethel Jafferian Duffett and Rose A. Hovannesian. The Lucy Kasparian Aharonian Scholarship, of $1,000, is offered to students in the sciences.

AIWA scholarships are awarded annually to full-time female students of Armenian descent attending accredited colleges or universities. Students entering their junior or senior year in college, as well as graduate students, are eligible to apply for the awards, which are based on financial need and merit.

During the current academic year, AIWA has awarded over $20,000 to 19 graduate and undergraduate students in fields ranging from pure mathematics and architecture to law, pharmacy, violin performance, and English.

Applications for all AIWA scholarships for the 2014-15 academic year can be downloaded from the AIWA website (www.aiwainternational.org) or can be requested by mail (65 Main St., #3A, Watertown, MA, 02472). The deadline for applications is April 16, 2014. Winners will be announced at the association’s annual meeting, which this year is scheduled for June 21 in Boston. Students residing in California are eligible to apply for the Hasmik Mgrdichian Scholarships awarded by the AIWA/LA Affiliate. Four grants of $2,500 each are available annually. For more information, visit www.aiwala.org.