Armenian National Committee of Canada launches ANCC Roupen Kouyoumdjian Scholarship 

The Armenian National Committee of Canada (ANCC) is proud to announce the launch of the ANCC Roupen Kouyoumdjian Scholarship — a tribute to the legacy of Roupen Kouyoumdjian, the former and long-serving Executive Director of the ANCC, whose decades of dedication left a lasting impact on Armenian-Canadian advocacy.

This scholarship program is designed to empower the next generation of Armenian-Canadian leaders by providing financial support to university students pursuing studies in Political Science, History, Journalism, and other disciplines within the humanities and social sciences.

Through this initiative, the ANCC reinforces its commitment to education, civic engagement, and the continued advancement of Armenian-Canadian voices in the public sphere. To read more about Roupen Kouyoumdjian, please click here.

Scholarship Details:

• Number of Scholarships: 2 annually
• Amount: $1,000 per scholarship
• Eligibility: Second-year (or higher) university bachelor’s degree or graduate program for  Armenian-Canadian students
• Basis: Academic performance and successful completion of the first year of university studies for undergraduate students.

Applicant Requirements:

1. Enrollment Status: Accepted into an undergraduate or graduate program as a full-time student entering the second year (for undergraduate) or higher.
2. University: Enrolled in any Canadian university.
3. Residency: Must be a Canadian resident, hold Canadian citizenship, or have Canadian landed immigrant or PR status.
4. Other Eligibility Criteria: Only one candidate per family is eligible, as a one-time application

Application Submission:

The application must include the following:

1. Completed Application Form: Fill out all required fields accurately.
2. Acceptance Letter: Proof of acceptance into a second-year or higher full-time university program.
3. Proof of Residency: Copy of Canadian citizenship or landed immigrant or PR status.
4. Official Transcript: Include grades, with the last completed semester’s results.
5. Written Submission: A short essay of 500 to 1,000 words on the importance of grassroots advocacy in Canada and the vital role of youth in advancing civic engagement

Submission Instructions:

Click here to complete all the required fields and submit by September 15, 2025. Only complete applications received before the deadline will be considered.