Komitas Conservatory Student Scholarships
Description
The Cultural Society of Armenians from Istanbul has created a scholarship fund in memory of one if its founding members, Mr. Shahen Kavafian.
Mr. Kavafian was born on August 24, 1933 in Istanbul, Turkey, where he received his primary education. Â He graduated from Robert College in Istanbul and then moved to the United States to further his education. He received a master’s degree in engineering at the University of Michigan and settled in metro Detroit. Â He worked at Detroit Edison for the entirety of his professional career. Â
In 1964, he became one of the founding members of the Cultural Society of Armenians from Istanbul, an organization which helps promote Armenian cultural and educational programs. Â Mr. Kavafian shared a love of music and the arts with his mother, who was an accomplished pianist. Â
When Mr. Kavafian passed away on April 20, 2019, he left a generous contribution to the Cultural Society of Armenians from Istanbul. Â To honor his memory, a music scholarship fund has been created to support student’s attending the Komitas Conservatory in Yerevan, Armenia. Â
Students wishing to apply for this scholarship may do so through the Komitas Conservatory.
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The Need
Students who wish to pursue studies at the Komitas Conservatory often have financial difficulties meeting their tuition requirements. Â The government of Armenia does offer some tuition assistance to students in need, however they cannot meet the needs of all of the students. Â
Short Term Impact
In the short term, students who are in financial need will be able to continue their musical education with the support of these scholarships.Â
Long Term Impact
In the long term, Armenia’s rich cultural and heritage will be promoted through these students pursuit of the arts.
Sponsors Benefits
All sponsors of this important project will be listed on The Paros Foundation’s website and in all press related to this project. Visits to the Komitas State Conservatory of Yerevan can be arranged for sponsors visiting Armenia.
Ms. Marine Aarakelians
San Bruno, CACultural Society of Armenians from Istanbul
Southfield, MIUpdates: Images & Information
At the Komitas Conservatory, six scholarships have been awarded to bright young musicians that were in need of financial aid to continue their academic studies in 2023.Â