Undergraduate Student Funding

The Edward Hagop Noroian Scholarship Fund honors the memory, character, and many achievements of Dr. Edward Hagop Noroian. The son of Genocide survivors from Asia Minor, Dr. Noroian became a prominent figure in the public health arena, and at the height of his career served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at the Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. The fund was established in 2020 by Dr. Noroian’s wife, Jane Plasman.

The recipient of the Norian scholarship must demonstrate an interest in Armenian Studies (whether personal or professional) and plan to continue the pursuit in some capacity. A major or minor in Armenian Studies through the Department of Middle East Studies is preferred but not required. Both majors and minors in Armenian Studies are administered through the Department of Middle East Studies (MES), for more information please see the MES website.

Terms of the Award

• The Noroian scholarship award will be given to an enrolled undergraduate student who has successfully completed at least 12 units of coursework at U-M, and is not in the final semester of his/her program.
• The awardee must submit a letter of intent (~500 words) describing how the scholarship will be used in support of their educational or professional development related to Armenians or Armenian Studies.
• The awardee must commit to participating in an event organized by the Center for Armenian Studies involving the donor, Jane Plasman, at a date to be determined during the academic year following the award.
• They will be required to write a final report (~300 words) concerning the ways they benefited from the scholarship.
• The amount and number of awards will vary between $2,500 and $10,000 and will be determined by the number of awardees and the evaluation of the committee on the quality of nominations and applications.

Application Materials

• Resume/CV
• Unofficial Transcript
• Letter of intent (~500 words)
• Name and contact of one referee (to be contacted by CAS)

Deadline

The deadline for the application is April 30, 2026. Submit applications through this link: https://myumi.ch/e3pwW

The Ashod and Clara Makarian Scholarship Fund was established in loving memory of the donor’s parents, who held education in the highest regard. Ashod and Clara Makarian were passionate readers nurturing a deep love of learning in their two daughters. In 1962, they made the life-changing decision to move from Iran to the United States, determined to provide their children with the university education they themselves had been unable to pursue. Through this scholarship, their daughter seeks to honor their legacy by helping other students achieve the dream that Ashod and Clara once had for themselves.

Terms of the Award

• This scholarship is designed to encourage and support students who are passionate about learning the Armenian language and engaging with Armenian culture.
• Applicants must currently be enrolled in Armenian 101 at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
• Earn a grade of B- or higher in Armenian 101 & 102.
• Complete Armenian 101 & 102 during the scholarship year.
• The scholarship fund will be awarded to two students yearly. Each recipient will receive up to $1,000, depending on available funding.

Application Materials

• Unofficial Transcript
• An essay discussing why you would like to continue to study Armenian at U-M, the number of semesters you plan to take Armenian at U-M (2–6 semesters), and what Armenian means to you. (~300 words)
• Faculty recommendation or instructor evaluation may be considered.

Deadline

Completed applications are due on November 1. Submit applications through this link: https://myumi.ch/3RzNw

Application recipients will be informed in December of the application year.

Questions? For more information, please contact armenianstudies@umich.edu.