Nanor Krikorian Memorial Scholarship recipients announcedMay 7, 2011 - 11:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Four Armenian-American college-bound and two current university students will receive a helping hand with tuition and books this year, as the Armenian Youth Federation – Western US announced last week the recipients of its annual “Nanor Krikorian” Memorial Scholarship, Asbarez reported. The recipients are: Tro Panossian from Notre Dame Preparatory High School, Christina Mehranbod from Redondo Union High School, Daniel Markarian from St. Francis High School, Hoory Minoyan from Rose and Alex Pilibos High School, Verginie Touloumanian from Woodbury University, and Kyle Dinkjian from Bentley College in Walthan, Massachusetts. “We’re proud of our young Armenian-American intellectuals and look forward to their many accomplishments in both the Armenian and global community as they make their way through college and beyond,” said Gev Iskajyan, a member of the AYF”s Educational Council. In its ninth year, the AYF Nanor Krikorian Scholarship has assisted many young, talented, and aspiring Armenian-American students to further their education. The first place winner for high school receives $1000, second place takes $500, and two third place winners receive $250 each. The two college winners receive $500 each. Winners are chosen based on an essay about how their majors and future plans will benefit the Armenian community, as well as academic standing, community involvement, and financial need. “We believe in our youth, we believe in our future, and we will continue to invest in our people and community,” said Narbeh Sahagian, another member of the Educational Council involved in the selection process. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |