University Scholarships for Armenian Students from Developing Countries

The Armenian Communities department of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation encourages students of Armenian origin in/from less developed countries (mainly Lebanon and other Middle East countries) to obtain higher education degrees in any field at a recognized university in their own country of residence or abroad. Up to 30 new scholarships will be provided per year for a maximum of three years. Degrees in the social sciences will be privileged in 2024.

This scholarship category is principally for undergraduate students. Up to five master’s students will also be considered.

Funding Information

• Each scholarship will be for a fixed sum of 4000 EUR.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates wishing to apply for a Calouste Gulbenkian Higher Education Scholarship must meet the following requirements:
  • Be of Armenian origin.
  • Be no more than 25 years old at the time of the application.
  • Have outstanding examination and/or school results.
  • Be enrolled or accepted in a higher education institution, duly recognized by the local national authorities.
  • Experiencing financial hardship.
  • Candidates must declare to the Foundation if they receive other scholarships to obtain their degrees.

Conditions

• This scholarship is awarded for one academic year paid in a single instalment. Students must apply for the renewal of the scholarship — if the letter of agreement so stipulates — on a yearly basis, for a maximum period of three academic years, if satisfactory progress is made in the chosen studies. Students must submit transcripts and/or reports of progress attesting to the advancement of their studies.
• The scholarship may be terminated for the breach of the terms of the agreement to be signed by the successful applicants with the Foundation. In this case the candidate must reimburse the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation the amount received.

Ineligibility Criteria

• Undergraduate students studying in Armenia do not qualify for this scholarship category.

For more information, visit Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation.