Advocacy Summit Scholarship

Purpose: Provides an opportunity for Armenian American college students to travel to Washington, DC for the annual Advocacy Summit.

Geographic Scope: United States (students must be eligible to vote in the US)

Eligibility Requirements:

• Currently attending an accredited college/university
• Must be eligible to vote in the United States (18+)
• Available to attend all days of the Summit (April 14th-15th)

Selection Process: Rolling admissions basis with final deadline March 2nd. Materials are thoroughly reviewed by the Assembly.

Contact Information:

• Email for letter of recommendation: bettinasar@aaainc.org

Focus Areas: Pro-Armenian advocacy

Application Process

Step 1: Submit Application Form

• Contact and Education Information
• Personal Email (not school email)
• Phone Number
• Date of Birth
• Permanent Home Address

Step 2: Attach and Send Materials

• One-page essay (approximately 500 words)
• One letter of recommendation (sent via direct email to bettinasar@aaainc.org)
• Current official or unofficial transcript

Step 3: Essay Requirements

In ~500 words, explain why you should be selected as a scholarship recipient and detail your passion for pro-Armenian advocacy. Must answer the following questions:

1. Why are you interested in attending the Advocacy Summit in Washington, DC?
2. Describe any previous involvement or experience you have had with pro-Armenian advocacy.
3. How do you plan to contribute to pro-Armenian advocacy efforts in the future?

Step 4: Letter of Recommendation

Provide one letter of recommendation from:

• Professor
• Advisor
• Armenian community leader
• Employer

Avoid seeking recommendations from friends or relatives. Recommender should email the letter directly to bettinasar@aaainc.org.

Deadline: Final application deadline March 2nd (rolling admissions until that date)