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Before You Begin

Please read through all instructions carefully before starting your application.

📋 Program Overview

Thank you for your interest in NAASR's NextGen Armenian Studies Summer Program.

Program dates: Monday–Friday, July 13–31, 2026
Location: NAASR Headquarters, Belmont, MA
Format: Full-day commuter program

Questions? Contact us at miles@naasr.org or (617) 489-1610.

📅 Key Dates

April 20, 2026 Application Deadline
May 7, 2026 Admissions Decisions Sent
June 1, 2026 Post-Enrollment Forms Due

📝 Required Materials

Review begins once the following are received:

2 letters of recommendation (submitted by recommenders)
Parent/guardian permission form

✅ Important Notes

This application must be completed by the student, not a parent or guardian.
Recommendation letters must be submitted by school officials or recommenders directly — we cannot accept documents uploaded by students or parents.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The program may fill before the April 20 deadline.
Eligibility: Rising high school juniors, rising seniors, and 2026 graduates (rising college freshmen).

I have read and understood the application instructions above, and I confirm I am eligible to apply (rising junior, senior, or 2026 graduate). *

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Personal Information

Please answer all questions as the student applicant.

Name

First Name *

Middle Name

Last Name *

Preferred First Name

Other Last Names Used

Addresses

Address 1

Address Type

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Contact Information

Student Email Address *

Daytime Phone

Evening Phone

Mobile Phone

Biographical Information

Gender

Personal Pronouns

Birth Month *

Birth Day *

Birth Year *

Birth Country *

Language(s) Spoken

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Academic Standing

Current High School Class Standing *

Rising Junior Rising Senior 2026 High School Graduate

Expected High School Graduation Year *

2026 2027 2028

Additional Information

How did you hear about us? *

T-Shirt Size (Adult) *

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Family Information

Note: Only one parent/guardian is required to receive the Parent/Guardian Permission Form. Please enter that person's information first — all key communications will be sent to them.

Parent / Guardian 1

Relation to Student *

Email Address *

First Name *

Middle Name

Last Name *

Does this person reside with the student?

Yes No

Receive communications?

Yes No

Parent / Guardian 2 (optional)

Relation to Student

Email Address

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Parent/Guardian Acknowledgment

I acknowledge that a Parent/Guardian Permission Form is required. I understand an email with a link to the form will be sent to the parent email provided above, and I will alert my parent/guardian to submit the form.

Emergency Contact

First Name *

Last Name *

Relationship *

Email Address

Phone Number *

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Program-Specific Questions

These responses help us understand your background and readiness. Be thoughtful and specific — there are no "right" answers.

Question 1 *

Describe your prior participation and involvement with Armenian organizations or groups, if any. If you have no prior experience, please indicate reason(s) why.

0 / 300 words

Question 2 *

Describe your prior participation and involvement with clubs or organizations on campus and off, if any. If you have no prior experience, please indicate reason(s) why.

0 / 300 words (minimum 50 required)

Question 3 *

Describe your prior knowledge or interaction with NAASR, if any. If you have no prior experience, please indicate how you became aware of the NAASR Summer Armenian Studies Academy.

0 / 300 words (minimum 50 required)

Question 4 *

Are you familiar with project-based learning? If so, describe your experience or knowledge. If not, indicate your hunches about what "project-based learning" might entail based on your best guess.

0 / 300 words (minimum 50 required)

Question 5 *

Why are you interested in joining our summer program? *

0 / 350 words (minimum 100 required)

Commuter Program Acknowledgment

This is a commuter program. Students are responsible for their own daily transportation to and from NAASR Headquarters in Belmont, MA (July 13–31, 2026).

I acknowledge that this is a commuter program and that I will be required to arrange my own transportation to and from the program location. I have confirmed my ability to travel to Belmont, MA daily. *

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Résumé

A résumé is optional but encouraged.

Upload Your Résumé - Optional

Your résumé should include: contact information, education, honors & distinctions, work or volunteer experience, extracurricular activities, and skills.

Accepted formats: PDF or Word document (.doc or .docx)

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Click to upload your résumé below

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Academics

Academic History

Please include all institutions attended since 9th grade.

Institution 1

Institution Name *

City *

State

Start Date

End Date

Institution 2 (if applicable)

Institution Name

City

State

Start Date

End Date

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Recommendations

Your application requires 2 letters of recommendation. We will automatically email your recommenders with instructions. After entering their information below, simply alert them to expect an email with instructions>.

Recommender 1

Reference Type *

Organization / School

First Name *

Last Name *

Position / Title

Phone Number

Email Address *

⚠️ Use an institutional email address when possible. Gmail/Hotmail/Yahoo may require additional review.

Recommender 2

Reference Type *

Organization / School

First Name *

Last Name *

Position / Title

Phone Number

Email Address *

FERPA Waiver – Letters of Recommendation

Under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Buckley Amendment), you may waive your right to view the letters of recommendation submitted on your behalf.

FERPA Waiver – Recommendations *

I waive my right to view these letters of recommendation. I do not waive my right to view these letters of recommendation.

In place of your signature, type your full legal name *

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Signature & Declaration

Applicant Declaration

"I declare that the information submitted on this application to NAASR is true and is an accurate representation of my personal and educational background. I seek enrollment as indicated. If selected to participate in this program, I acknowledge that I am subject to NAASR's policies, procedures, terms and conditions, and other guidelines that affect my enrollment. NAASR publishes these rules, and I am responsible to know them and follow them. Further, I acknowledge that there are program-specific tuition and fees, as well as withdrawal and refund policies that determine my enrollment, participation, and any available refund amount if I withdraw or discontinue my enrollment.

There is no relationship between the program and the academic institutions of our guest faculty. By enrolling or participating, I acknowledge that no warrant has been made by anyone at the home universities of our guest faculty that enrolling in the program will result in future admission to these universities, or give me an advantage in admission."

In place of your signature, type your full legal name *

By typing your name above, you agree to the declaration statement.

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Review & Submit

Please review your application before submitting. You may go back to edit any section.

Upon submission, we will begin admission review once all materials are received. You should expect a decision by May 7, 2026.

Application Summary

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Application Submitted!

Thank you for applying to the NextGen Armenian Studies Academy - Summer 2026. We've received your application and will be in touch with an admissions decision by May 7, 2026.

Please check your email for a confirmation. In the meantime, make sure your recommenders and school official are expecting emails from naasr.org.

Questions? Contact us at miles@naasr.org or (617) 489-1610