Richard R. Tufenkian Scholarship – Armenian Educational Foundation

Application Checklist

Father and/or mother and/or grandparent of Armenian origin
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Will have undergraduate status in fall 2025
Proof of acceptance to an accredited US university/college you plan to attend fall 2025
First 2 pages of your income tax returns for year 2024 enclosed (If not available, provide year 2023 tax returns, kept in strict confidence)
First 2 pages of parent's tax returns for year 2024 enclosed (If not available, provide year 2023 tax returns, kept in strict confidence)
Sealed official transcripts (mailed or electronically submit from school to aef@aefweb.org)
Current academic reference letter
Current reference letter attesting to Armenian community service
Personal Statement (One-page double spaced)

Your application will not be considered unless all required information is received by April 17, 2025. Please submit the application below. Official transcripts must be sealed and mailed or electronically submit directly from school administration.

All applications are reviewed by AEF's Scholarship Committee, and information is kept strictly confidential.

Richard R. Tufenkian Scholarship
2025-2026 AEF Scholarship Application

Name*
First Middle Last
Gender*
- Male
- Female
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Phone*
Cell Phone
Email*
Date of Birth*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Birthplace*
Martial Status*
Father's Full Name*
Mother's Full Name*
Education Information
*If you're admitted for the fall term, you must have final, official transcripts (high school and/or college) sent to our office. These transcripts must be postmarked or electronically submitted on or before June 30th.
High School Attended*
Graduation Date*
G.P.A*
Previous College Education
College/University Dates Attended Major(s) G.P.A.
College/University you will be attending Fall 2025*
Class Status in Fall 2025*
- Freshman
- Sophmore
- Junior
- Senior
Provide information about your intended degree*
(when you expect it will be awarded, and any other pertinent information)
Honors/Awards*
(please list all honors/awards below, no attachments)
Extracurricular Activities*
(Include name of organization(s), description of activities, and extent of your participation in the last two years.)
Armenian Community Service and Volunteer Work*
(Include description and date of each activity, your participation, organizations and offices held)
Financial Information*
Financial aid received and amount (Please list all scholarships, grants, loans, including dates, or none.):
Are you a previous Richard R. Tufenkian Scholarship Recipient*
- Yes
- No
Yearly Tuition Amount*
Living Expenses*
Your estimated annual income (if applicable)
Father's Occupation*
Father's Annual Income*
What is the highest level of education attained by your father?*
Mother's Occupation*
Mother's Annual Income*
What is the highest level of education attained by your mother?*
If your father/mother are deceased, how old were you when he/she died?*
Number of Siblings and Ages*
Parents' Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Home Type*
- Own
- Rent
If owned, current market value
Applicant's First Two Pages of Tax Return
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Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 25 MB.
Parent's First Two Pages of Tax Return
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Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 25 MB.
Employment
(most recent)
Employer
Years Employed
Address
Position
Annual Salary
Name of Supervisor
Phone
Current Academic and Community References
Enclose one academic and one Armenian community service reference letter. Please ensure letters are prepared on official letterheads with official signatures.
Current Academic and Community References*
Name Title Telephone
Reference Letters*
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 25 MB.
Proof of acceptance to an accredited US university/college you plan to attend fall 2025*
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 25 MB.
Where did you hear about AEF's scholarship opportunity?*
Personal Statement
Please upload a separate essay not to exceed one double-spaced typed page, and no less than 11-point font. Most importantly, please include your name and "Personal Statement" in the top header of each page.
Beyond what you have already shared in your application, what do you believe makes you stand out as a strong candidate for the Tufenkian Scholarship? What has been the most significiant challenge you have faced, and the steps you have taken to overcome them? How will you utilize your college education to benefit Armenians and/or Armenia? There is no right or wrong way to answer these questions: It’s about getting to know your personality, background, interests and achievements in your own unique voice.
Personal Statement*
Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, Max. file size: 25 MB.

College/University	Dates Attended	Major(s)	G.P.A.

Name	Title	Telephone

Richard R. Tufenkian Scholarship 2025-2026 AEF Scholarship Application

Education Information

Employment

Current Academic and Community References

Personal Statement

Armenian Educational Foundation

Richard R. Tufenkian Scholarship
2025-2026 AEF Scholarship Application