PRESS RELEASE
June 24, 2004
Embassy of the Republic of Armenia
2225 R Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20008
Tel: 202-319-1976, x. 348; Fax: 202-319-2982
Email: armecon@speakeasy.net; Web:

Scholarships Available to Diaspora Armenians to Attend Armenian Universities

The Government of Armenia has established 75 full scholarships to allow
Diaspora Armenians to study in the Armenian public universities and colleges
in the academic year 2004/2005. 70 scholarships will be provided to
applicants interested in pursuing undergraduate studies, and 5 scholarships,
for graduate studies.

Applications for scholarship and enrollment will be considered by a special
commission of the Armenian Ministry of Education and Science. Priority is
given to applicants pursuing studies in Teacher’s Training, Armenian
Studies, and Fine Arts.

In addition to tuition-free positions, Diaspora Armenian applicants will
also have an opportunity to apply for and be enrolled in public universities
on paid basis, following the procedure outlined above.

The deadline for submitting applications is August 20, 2004. The application
forms, list of universities and departments are available upon request from
the Embassy of Armenia, via email: armecon@speakeasy.net or telephone:
202-319-1976, ext. 348.