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The Armenian Bar Association (ArmenBar) is pleased to announce
that it is accepting applications for its Third 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 primarily
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 two scholarships under the Scholarship
Program, and we are very glad that we can continue to support
Armenian students studying law,” said Christine Engustian,
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,” said the other co-chair Ara Babaian. Nicole Sahagen is
also on the Grants Committee.
Students interested in applying for an ArmenBar scholarship
should obtain an application at ArmenBar’s website (www.armenianbar.org).
The deadline for submitting the application and supporting
documents is March 31, 2008.
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.
On May 2-4, 2008, ArmenBar will hold its 19th Annual
National Meeting, which will be in New York City. Former
Ambassador to Armenia, John Marshall Evans, will be featured as
the keynote speaker at this meeting. For information on how you
can register for this meeting, go to the ArmenBar website at
www.armenianbar.org. |
