Richard R Tufenkian Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Armenian Educational Foundation

Description
The scholarship awards financial support to undergraduate students of Armenian descent who are enrolled at accredited colleges or universities in the United States. It is intended to help cover educational expenses while encouraging continued engagement with the Armenian community. The program supports multiple recipients each year, focusing on students who demonstrate both academic stability and community involvement. Applicants should consult the sponsoring organization for any program-specific goals or statements of purpose.

- Targets Armenian undergraduate students enrolled at U.S. accredited institutions
- Designed to support educational expenses and community engagement
- Multiple recipients are selected each award cycle
- Confirm program goals with the sponsor for any additional emphasis

Eligibility
**Primary eligibility criteria** determine who may apply and must be met at the time of application. Applicants are required to be of Armenian descent, maintain U.S. residency, and be enrolled as undergraduates at an accredited college or university in the United States. Academic performance and financial circumstances are also required: a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and demonstrated financial need. In addition, active involvement in the Armenian community is a stated requirement.

- Must be of Armenian descent
- Must have U.S. residency
- Enrolled as an undergraduate at an accredited U.S. institution
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 required
- Demonstrated financial need and active Armenian community involvement required

Award Value
**Monetary amount and number of awards** are clearly defined for this program. Three scholarships are awarded annually, each valued at $3,000. The funds are intended to help offset tuition and other education-related expenses; recipients should verify whether payments are made to the student or the institution. Tax or disbursement rules may apply depending on the sponsor and the recipient’s institution.

- Three scholarships awarded each cycle
- Each award is $3,000
- Funds meant for tuition and related educational costs
- Check sponsor/institution for disbursement and tax details

Application Timeline
**No specific dates are provided here; applicants must verify deadlines with the sponsor.** Typical scholarship cycles include an application opening date, a submission deadline, and a notification period for award decisions. Applicants should prepare supporting documents (transcripts, proof of residency, essays, and community involvement verification) well before the deadline. Contact the sponsoring organization or its website to obtain the exact timeline and any required submission formats.

- Exact application dates and deadlines not provided here
- Expect application open, submission deadline, and notification phases
- Prepare transcripts, residency proof, financial need documentation, and community involvement evidence in advance
- Confirm timeline and submission instructions with the sponsor

History of the Award
**Background information about the scholarship’s origin and past recipients is not specified in the provided details.** If you need the award’s founding context, past awardees, or the sponsoring organization’s mission, consult the official sponsor materials or contact them directly. Institutional archives, past press releases, and scholarship program reports are typical sources for historical information. Gathering this background can help applicants align essays and recommendations with the sponsor’s priorities.

- No historical or founding details provided here
- Check sponsor materials, press releases, or institutional archives for history
- Use historical context to tailor application materials where relevant
- Contact the sponsor directly for authoritative background information