Armenian Fellowships

Program Parameters, Criteria & Selection Process

The H. Hovnanian Family Foundation's Fellowships are dedicated to individuals of Armenian descent seeking a unique platform to present in prestigious international events. These Fellowships are impartially awarded on an objective and nondiscriminatory basis to a diverse range of candidates, including students, professors, NGO leaders and employees, artists, athletes, academics, public health workers, and more. The focus of these grants is specifically on individuals who aim to showcase their expertise by presenting their works and creations at competitions, exhibitions, conferences, seminars, or other notable forums, providing a valuable opportunity for them to gain international recognition and contribute globally in their respective fields. An invitation to join a conference/seminar or other event is not sufficient, unless you are a speaker or a presenter.

Applicants are considered based on academic achievement and/or work experience, third-party recommendations, evidence of the applicant’s motivation, standing, character, ability and potential. Additionally, the level of importance and recognition associated with the event at which they plan to present will be a key factor in the selection process.

Fellowship requests need to be submitted 60 calendar days prior to the event and are reviewed by the Foundation staff, who are responsible for confirming eligibility and checking references, and submitting recommendations to the Board for approval.

Eligible Expenses

• Participation/Attendance fees
• Travel expenses
• Accommodation
• Meals
• Local transportation

Grant payments can be issued either as direct payments to the institutions from the Foundation or paid to the grantee as reimbursement. Additionally, transfers may occur in tranches for flexibility, accountability and efficiency.

Types of Events

1. Seminars and professional conferences as speakers

• For academicians, think tank employees, researchers, NGO leaders to attend conferences germane to their area(s) of expertise and/or study for the purposes of giving a lecture, presenting a white paper at a university, or presenting ata seminar or professional conference

2. Competitions

• Chess players to attend invitationals/competitions
• Spelling bee champions to compete in nationals or internationally
• Mock trial team at local university advances to next round of competition
• Athletes to attend sports competitions

3. International exhibitions

• Artists to display their works at international venues (exhibitions /concerts / festivals / biennales) to display their talents