Charity educational mission
As per its constitution, approved by the Charity Commission, the Yesai and Maria Mazmanian Foundation provides scholarships to students of Greek Cypriot and of Armenian heritage.
While we hope to include students of additional backgrounds in the future, our limited funds given our status as a new charity means that we need to initially start with this limited scope.
YMMF’s university eligibility criteria for scholarship qualifying universities is based on the YMMF European University Ranking.
English University Bachelor’s Scholarships
The Bachelor’s Scholarship is available for exceptional Armenian and Cypriot students accepted at one of the top eight English Universities based on the YMMF European University Ranking. These are the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, Imperial College, the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), University College London (UCL), the University of Warwick, King’s College London (KCL) and the University of Manchester. Successful scholars are invited to join the YMMF Program which includes a scholarship.
To apply for the English University Bachelor’s Scholarship click here.
English University Master’s Scholarships
The Scholarship is available for exceptional Armenian and Cypriot students accepted at one of the top five English Universities based on the YMMF European University Ranking. These are the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), Imperial College and University College London (UCL). Successful scholars are invited to join the YMMF Program which includes a scholarship.
To apply for the English University Master’s Scholarship click here.
European University Scholarships
The Scholarship is available for exceptional Armenian and Cypriot students studying Bachelor’s and Master’s, accepted at one of the European Universities included in the top 12 Universities on the YMMF European University Ranking. Successful scholars are invited to join the YMMF Program which includes a scholarship.
To apply for the European University Scholarship click here.
Olympiad Scholarships
The Scholarship is available for exceptional Armenian and Cypriot students who have received a global Olympiad award and have been accepted at one of the top 25 Universities on the YMMF European University Ranking. Successful scholars are invited to join the YMMF Program which includes a scholarship.
To apply for the Olympiad Scholarship click here.
Armenian Art and Design University Scholarships
Given YMMF’s ambition to support Armenian Culture and Art, the Foundation has decided to establish a scholarship for upcoming Armenian Artists, Curators and Designers. The Scholarship is available for one exceptional Armenian Master’s and PhD students accepted at one of the universities included in the YMMF Arts and Design University Ranking. Successful scholars are invited to join the YMMF Program which includes a scholarship.
To apply for the Armenian Art and Design University Scholarship click here.
YMMF Program
Successful scholars are invited to join the YMMF Program. The YMMF Program is usually offered to 4-5 students a year. This includes a scholarship from €500 to £2,000 per annum, a dedicated senior mentor for the student, support in identifying opportunities for additional financial aid, job opportunities and a network of exceptional individuals.
Application Process
The application process usually opens in May-June every year for about a month. Shortlisted candidates are invited to interviews before a final decision is made on the successful candidates.
Click here to see the students that are or have been a part of the YMMF Program in the part.
Disclaimer: The Foundation Trustees retain the right to provide scholarships to students accepted at other UK or international universities as they deem appropriate.