Miaseen believes it is important to arm the youth of Armenia and Artsakh with an education. Educated youth have the capacity to evolve into citizens equipped to provide for their families and their country. They will have more opportunities to succeed, and in turn provide those opportunities to others who come after them. As such, Miaseen partnered with the The Armenian Educational Foundation (AEF) to provide scholarships to students currently in university, in order to ensure they complete their education. AEF has provided scholarships to students in Armenia, Artsakh and Javakhk since 2007, with awards transferred directly to universities on behalf of the students. Recipients are required to complete 120 hours of community service each year, examples of which include tutoring underprivileged students, volunteering at orphanages and senior centers, and organizing blood drives. The selection criteria focuses on financial need, academic performance, village/region of residence (border villages are given priority), military service, and volunteer work. Upon graduation, AEF continues to support their beneficiaries by helping them find employment opportunities. This year AEF received over 1,200 applications for scholarships. Out of the applicant pool, approximately 600 students were invited to be interviewed, and 300 students were selected to receive scholarships in addition to 71 wounded soldiers. Miaseen will be providing funding for 10 of these students
Fundraising goal acheived: $11,000