Day: April 9, 2024

Camp Javakhk is looking for qualified candidates at least 18 years of age for an unforgettable summer. 

Camp Javakhk is a program of the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) that consists of day camps in villages within the Armenian-populated Javakhk region of Georgia. These camps are organized and planned by a council of Armenian youth from the Eastern U.S. 

The camp is free of charge for participants. Lunch and snacks are provided, and school materials are supplied. The camp counselors are Armenian youth, primarily from North America, who travel to Armenia and Javakhk to connect with their homeland and cultivate bonds with fellow Armenians.

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In light of the cancellation of Camp Javakhk in 2020 and 2021, we are excited for the opportunity to return to Javakhk this summer 2024. Our brothers and sisters in Javakhk must not be forgotten, and we will always work to maintain and further our connections with them. Please consider applying, donating and spreading the word to fellow counselors and supporters. Together, we can make a profound impact and ensure that Camp Javakhk continues to thrive.

Camp Javakhk 2024 Counselor Application 

Camp Javakhk 2024 Director Application 

The deadline for both counselor and director applications is April 15th. Acceptance will be announced by the end of May.

If you are unable to participate in Camp Javakhk this summer, consider sponsoring a camper.

Email campjavakhk@gmail.com with any questions about the program.

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The Armenian Educational Foundation (AEF) is proud to announce the opening of applications for two prestigious scholarship programs for the 2024-2025 academic year aimed at supporting Armenian undergraduate and graduate students pursuing higher education in the United States.

The AEF is delighted to announce the availability of the Richard R. Tufenkian Scholarships for Armenian undergraduate students enrolled in accredited colleges or universities across the United States. This scholarship, established in memory of Richard R. Tufenkian by the Tufenkian Family, aims to empower Armenian students pursuing higher education. Three scholarships, each worth $3,000, will be awarded to deserving candidates who demonstrate academic excellence, financial need and active involvement in the Armenian community.

The eligibility criteria for the Richard R. Tufenkian Scholarships are as follows:

• Applicant must be of Armenian descent.
• Applicant must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Applicant must demonstrate financial need.
• Applicant must be actively involved in the Armenian community.

AEF is also accepting applications for The Markarian-Arakelians Scholarships for Armenian graduate students pursuing graduate degrees in accredited colleges or universities in the United States. This scholarship program aims to support Armenian graduate students in their academic endeavors, specifically those pursuing graduate degrees in music or performing arts, by awarding two scholarships, each valued at $1,500.

The eligibility criteria for The Markarian-Arakelians Scholarships are as follows:

• Applicant must be of Armenian descent.
• Applicant must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Applicant must demonstrate financial need.
• Applicant must be actively involved in the Armenian community.

The deadline for submitting applications for both scholarships is April 30, 2024.

The AEF encourages all eligible Armenian undergraduate and graduate students to apply for these scholarships to support their educational journey in the United States.

For more information on how to apply and detailed eligibility criteria, please visit the AEF website.

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Armenia’s Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan told parliament on Tuesday that a final decision has not been on whether the process to delimit the borders between Armenia and Azerbaijan would start in Tavush, as was signaled last month by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

He told lawmakers that until other important issues, such as security, socio-economic principles and legal concerns are ironed out, a final decision about border delimitation negotiation cannot be reached.

When meeting with local Tavush residents last month, Pashinyan said that the border delimitation process could start in the province, where the issue of the potential return of four villages to Azerbaijan remains a contentious issue.

Pashinyan had also contended that four villages being demanded by Baku were not part of sovereign Armenia as it pertained to the 1991 Alma Ata declaration, based on which Yerevan is calling for the delimitation process to proceed.

This has angered not only Tavush residents but also opposition members, who are accusing Pashinyan of ceding more territory to Azerbaijan.

Tuesday’s hearing in parliament was an attempt to respond to opposition concerns.

“The decision to start the delimitation from that part can be made when there is a consensus on the rest of the fundamental issues,” Grigoryan said Tuesday.

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