ABOUT THE
PROGRAM
MORE THAN TWO DECADES OF PARTNERSHIP
The Aso O. Tavitian Scholars Program was established in 1999 in cooperation with the Tavitian Foundation to provide a multidisciplinary Fletcher education to mid-career public servants in Armenia. Each year, the program engages 16 Scholars in a semester-long intensive training program in leadership and public policy hosted at The Fletcher School at Tufts University, just outside of Boston.
Scholars engage in coursework that addresses the challenges of leading in an ever-changing world and participate in the Tavitian Symposium, a peer-driven learning environment that facilitates critical debate and application of new insights to current issues in the Armenian public sector. Other highlights of the program include professional development and networking trips to New York City and Washington, D.C., and engagement with the Fletcher community in Boston, Armenia, and beyond.
Scholars receive travel, accommodations, health insurance, a monthly living stipend, tuition, and a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the program.
To date, the Tavitian Scholars Program has graduated nearly 350 alumni who have gone on to shape foreign and domestic policy in Armenia and its position in the region and the world.
FOSTERING EXCELLENCE IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
Drawing upon the inter-disciplinary expertise of Fletcher faculty, The Tavitian Program aims to equip participants with critical working knowledge and practical understanding of the global political landscape, the various aspects of public policy and administration, and the intricate world of international relations.
ONE SEMESTER. 16 SCHOLARS.
The Tavitian Scholars Program brings 16 mid-career professionals from 16 ministries, government agencies, and public sector organizations of Armenia to The Fletcher School for a semester-long intensive training program in leadership and governance.
THE CAPSTONE PROJECT
The Program offers an interdisciplinary set of courses drawing from the school’s core fields of study, complemented by a Tavitian Symposium, a peer-driven learning environment that facilitates scholars to apply their learnings to current issues in the Armenian public sector.
A POWERFUL NETWORK
Since it was established, more than 350 alumni have completed the program.
For more information about the Tavitian Scholars Program, reach out to us at TavitianProgram@tufts.edu.
FACULTY CHAIR
PROGRAM FORMAT
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
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The program is open to 16 qualified Armenian citizens with a minimum of 5 years of experience working on issues related to the Armenian public sector.
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No particular academic background is required, but individuals demonstrating an understanding of the subject matter will be given a preference in the selection process.
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Candidates should have strong English language skills as no interpretation will be provided. Applicants must submit a copy of an English language test taken within the past 4 years with the following minimum scores (or their equivalents): IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL 90+, Duolingo 105+
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All participants are required to return to Armenia upon completion of the program to serve in their professional capacity with the government for a minimum period of two years.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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CV or resume (pdf)
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A copy of an English language exam taken within the past 4 years.
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Personal Statement describing your background, career aspirations, and motivation for applying to the Tavitian Scholars Program this year (a pdf of 1-2 pages, single spaced, size 12 font)
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One recommendation letter, to be submitted directly by the recommender via our Recommendation Form.
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Transcripts from any undergraduate or graduate programs you attended (combined into one pdf file)
GET MORE INFORMATION
APPLY FOR THE TRAINING
Next Training Date
August 21 - December 20, 2025
Tufts University campus, Medford, MA
Application Deadline: April 18
Questions? Email TavitianProgram@tufts.edu.