San Francisco Happy Hour

For admitted applicants the happy hour in San Francisco is now confirmed.  If you live in the San Francisco area or will be there on April 21st and are an admitted applicant, you are welcome to join.  Location details and registration information is available on the Welcome Page referenced in your admission letter. This only…

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Admitted Students Day – Jeff Sachs

“I can keep it brief. You should definitely come. Any questions?” On that lighthearted note, Professor Sachs began his keynote speech on Tuesday’s Admitted Students Day. The topics he discussed after this initial joke weren’t always so sunny, though. Climate change. Public health. The tsunami and nuclear disaster in Japan. They are, as he put…

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AGBU Scholarship Program

We were recently made aware of some great scholarship opportunities for promising young Armenians.  Brief details and two of the fellowships are below.  Other fellowships are noted on the web page link so please visit for more information. _______________________ For more than 80 years, the AGBU SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM has championed the higher education of thousands…

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$100,000 OPEC Fund for International Development Scholarship

We were recently notified of this scholarship opportunity and thought we would pass it along.  A $100,000 scholarship is definitely worth pursuing if you qualify.  The deadline is June 4th so there is still plenty of time to apply. _________________________ OFID (The OPEC Fund for International Development) is pleased to announce that qualified applicants who have…

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The UN Studies Program: Working and Networking with the United Nations – Panel on April 6 in Room 1501 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM

One unique asset available to SIPA students is our UN Studies Program.  SIPA students have incredible opportunities to learn directly from those with UN experience and participate in unique programming and here is a great example. _________________________ Ever wonder what it feels like to work for the United Nations? Whether it is fulfilling or frustrating?…

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