Law School Scholarship ProgramLos Angeles, California – March 1, 2007 – The Armenian Bar Association (ArmenBar) is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for its Second Annual Scholarship Program. The Program is designed to support meritorious students of Armenian descent attending, or accepted for admission to, an approved law school in the United States, Armenia, or elsewhere. Recipients must demonstrate an outstanding academic record as well as a strong commitment to the Armenian community, particularly in humanitarian and/or law-related endeavors. The Scholarship Program is funded by donations and by fundraising events hosted by ArmenBar. In addition to the Scholarship Program, ArmenBar supports Armenian law students through its Mentorship Program and other programs and events, such as the presentation of legal scholars on topics of interest to students and attorneys at law schools throughout the country and internship opportunities. “Last year, we awarded four scholarships under the Scholarship Program, and we are very glad that we can continue to support Armenian students studying law,” said Ara Babaian, co-chair of ArmenBar’s Grants Committee. “ArmenBar is committed to helping students who have shown superior academic achievement and who contribute to the Armenian communities in which they live.” The Armenian Bar Association is the largest organization of Armenian lawyers in the world. ArmenBar performs many functions on behalf of the Armenian community, such as responding to the press or media about topics relating to Armenians, educating American-Armenians regarding their legal rights, and advocating the rule of law in Armenia, all of which are important aspects of advancing both the economic and the humanitarian well-being of Armenia. ArmenBar also has engaged in many cross-national efforts between the United States and Armenia, such as hosting Armenian attorneys and judges in the United States and promoting Armenian-American attorneys’ involvement in the Armenian business and legal world, both as educators and as advisors. Students interested in applying for an ArmenBar scholarship should Download application. (In Microsoft Word® format) | ||