Glendale - The Armenian Educational Foundation (AEF) is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for Richard R. Tufenkian Scholarships for the 2013 – 2014 academic year.  Five $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to Armenian undergraduate students at an accredited United States college/university. To qualify for this scholarship, students must be of Armenian descent, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, show financial need, and be actively involved in the Armenian community. 

Students who meet the above criteria should visit www.aefweb.org for scholarship application and more information. All completed scholarship application packages must be postmarked no later than July 31, 2013 and mailed to the AEF office at 600 West Broadway, Suite 130, Glendale, CA 91204. 

The Richard R. Tufenkian Scholarship Fund was established by Ralph and Savey Tufenkian in memory of their son.  Since 1991, AEF has granted over $293,270 in Richard Tufenkian Scholarships to deserving students attending colleges and universities in the United States and Armenia. 

Only students interested in applying for the scholarship should contact the AEF office at email [email protected] or (818) 242-4154.