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Armenian Revolutionary Federation

Building lasting resources for Armenian students.

The ARF Shant Student Association raises the political and cultural awareness of Armenian students in higher education — through open scholarship, research, activism, and community.

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One home for Armenian scholarships.

Search, filter, and apply — all in one place. Shant gathers fragmented Armenian scholarship sources into a single, trusted directory built for students.

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Who We Are

The student association for Armenians in higher education.

ARF Shant brings together Armenian students and recent graduates of colleges and universities across the western United States — from any campus, in any field of study.

A founding member of the All-Armenian Students Association (All-ASA), Shant works to raise the political and cultural awareness of Armenian students. Interested in joining? No membership is required to attend our meetings — everyone is welcome.

Western United States
Our jurisdiction: every campus west of the Mississippi — plus Alaska & Hawaii
40+
Campuses with Shant members
20+
Armenian Student Associations partnered
Our Work

The wider scope of what we do.

Beyond our core projects, Shant's work spans political advocacy, cultural life, community organizing, and national leadership across the Armenian student world.

Advocacy

Political Advocacy

Advancing the Armenian Cause — including pro-Armenia and Artsakh activism across campuses during ASA's Artsakh Awareness Month and throughout the year.

Culture

Cultural Heritage

Keeping Armenian language, history, and identity present and alive across campuses through initiatives, events, and projects.

Leadership

All-ASA Leadership

Co-organizing the All-ASA Leadership Retreat at AYF Camp.

Artsakh

Supporting Artsakh

In coordination with the Crescenta Valley “Zavarian” Gomideh — free flag stickers, calendars, and Artsakh classroom posters, plus a fund for Artsakh students studying in Armenia, prioritizing children of martyrs.

Network

National Network

A founding member of All-ASA, connecting Armenian students in higher education across the country.

Community

Community & Fundraising

Merchandise fundraisers — sweaters and jackets carrying the chapter into the community — and the annual calendar campaign.

Get Involved

Interested in joining?

No membership is required to attend our meetings — everyone is welcome.

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