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    AUA Extension Offers Beacon of Hope to Syrian-Armenians

    http://asbarez.com/109120/aua-extension-offers-beacon-of-hope-to-syrian-armenians/
    Friday, March 29th, 2013

    Syrian-Armenian students at AUA

    Increased Philanthropic Support Allows American University of Armenia
    to Expand Access to Tuition-Free Courses

    YEREVAN - American University of Armenia Extension continues to provide
    the Syrian-Armenian population in Armenia with vital assistance,
    harnessing philanthropic support to provide tuition-free courses for
    college preparation and career development.

    `Education is Armenia's strength and future,' said Judy Saryan, who
    recently joined philanthropists Sonia and Zaven Akian and Rita and
    Adam Kablanian in support of the much-needed scholarship. `I am very
    pleased to support AUA's outreach to Syrian-Armenian students.'

    AUA has expanded the program to meet the growing needs of Armenia's
    nascent Syrian-Armenian community. Thus far, over 170 students have
    benefitted from the program and another 230 students, previously on a
    waiting list, are now scheduled to receive funding from the
    scholarship.

    Judy Saryan of Massachusetts recently joined philanthropists Sonia and
    Zaven Akian and Rita and Adam Kablanian in support of the much-needed
    scholarship program. Earlier this year, the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund
    also contributed to ensure access to the program was available to more
    students. Generous donations from anonymous sources have also
    contributed to the success of this program.

    `These generous, gifts came at a critical time for us, allowing AUA to
    swiftly develop classes and meet the needs of the students who were
    coming to us for help,' said AUA President Dr. Bruce Boghosian. `We
    are grateful for the community's support,' added Boghosian.

    Established last year, the scholarship allows Syrian-Armenian students
    now living in Armenia to enroll in any two courses offered by AUA
    Extension for free. The majority of these students have taken courses
    in English or preparatory courses for the TOEFL iBT and GRE exams
    required for admission to AUA.

    `By offering these classes, free of charge, AUA is able to provide
    some stability to these students at a time of uncertainty in their
    lives,' said Dr. Arpie Balian, Director of AUA Extension. `The program
    we developed provides tuition-free courses in both our degree programs
    as well as in Extension.'

    AUA Extension's mission is to expand Armenia's academic, industrial,
    and technological development by fostering growth through accessible,
    high-quality education, adult training and lifelong learning
    opportunities. To support the expansion of AUA Extension and this
    vital scholarship program, please visit http://www.aua.am/giving.

    The American University of Armenia (AUA) is a private, independent
    university located in Yerevan, Armenia. Founded in 1991, AUA is
    affiliated with the University of California. Through teaching,
    research, and public service, AUA serves Armenia and the region by
    supplying high-quality, graduate and undergraduate education,
    encouraging civic engagement, and promoting democratic values.

    AUA is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges
    and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges,
    985 Atlantic Avenue, #100, Alameda, CA 94501, (510) 748-9001.

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