Our Mission

To improve the quality of life of war participants through education and to ensure them a dignified and sustainable future in Armenia.

Make the most meaningful contribution to the life of a defender of our homeland and to our society, for education is essential, while the heroism of a war participant is priceless.

The foundation not only provides tuition funding but also takes steps to support the beneficiaries’ professional and personal development, organizing various events to encourage their social engagement.

Beneficiaries are expected to meet two main requirements through the year:

• Maintain an above-average GPA.
• Complete 120 hours of volunteer work annually, carrying the chain of kindness.

Become a Leader in Education and Make a Meaningful Contribution to the Life of a War Participant Today

The problem

In the 2025–2026 academic year, the 4090 Foundation is funding 102 beneficiary students—participants of the war—studying at various universities in Armenia, who, despite overcoming numerous physical and psychological challenges, continue to pursue their dreams and build the future of our homeland.

To cover the tuition fees for 15 brave beneficiaries for the second semester of the 2025–2026 academic year, 3,415,500 AMD is needed.

This amount does not include any administrative expenses and will be transferred directly to the respective educational institutions.

You can view the campaign budget here.

Defenders of the Homeland — Builders of Our Future

Solution

The “4090 Charity” Foundation was established after the Third Artsakh War with the aim of providing educational opportunities to young people who participated in the 2016 and 2020 wars and the subsequent military operations, and who, despite various challenges, continue to pursue their dreams and become the builders of our homeland’s future.

Now, the foundation supports 102 beneficiary students studying at higher education institutions in Armenia. The foundation has no political, religious, or trade-union goals and is not affiliated with any political movement. To this day, it has been funded mainly by individual benefactors and socially responsible companies.

Our Story in Numbers:

So far, the Foundation has supported:

• 172 beneficiaries
• 69 graduates, most of whom are now established professionals
• 60+ educational and cultural events organized for beneficiaries
• 100,000+ hours of volunteer work completed
• Currently, 102 beneficiaries

Through this campaign, you too can make a meaningful contribution to the lives of young war participants—helping them gain a solid education and, if you wish, become a mentor for these students.

Beneficiaries

Below is the list of beneficiaries who will be able to continue their education with your direct support:

1. Arsen Poghosyan, YSU – Informatics and Applied Mathematics
2. Karen Balayan, YSU – Law
3. Yura Martirosyan, ASUE – Faculty of Marketing and Business Organization
4. Artyom Sargsyan, ASUE – Faculty of Management, Sectoral Management
5. Artur Babayan, UFAR – IAM
6. Gor Avagyan, UFAR – Marketing
7. Harutyun Babayan, UFAR – Law
8. Vahe Ohanjanyan, UFAR – Marketing
9. Garik Karapetyan, Traditional Medicine University – Faculty of Medicine
10. Sevak Kirakosyan, YSMU – Faculty of General Medicine
11. Vahe Sargsyan, UFAR – Marketing
12. Daniel Hakobyan, YSMU – Department of Plastic Surgery
13. Smbat Mkrtchyan, YSMU – Faculty of General Medicine
14. Aleksan Armenakyan, YSMU – Faculty of Dentistry
15. Khachik Poghosyan, YSU – Law

FAQ

Why 4090?

4090 is the elevation (in meters) of the northern peak, the highest point of Mount Aragats in the Armenian Highlands.

Who are the beneficiaries?

All individuals who participated in the 2016 or 2020 wars, or subsequent military operations, who currently reside in Armenia and are studying at higher education or vocational institutions.

Who funds the Foundation?

To date, all funds have been raised through the generosity of individuals living in Armenia and abroad, as well as socially responsible companies.

Does the government not cover the tuition of war participants?

According to the RA Government Decision 1752-N (October 28), students who participated in the military operations only receive more than 50% of their tuition if their GPA exceeds 60%; otherwise, no compensation is provided.

How is tuition provided?

The 4090 Charity Foundation covers up to 100% of the tuition fees for war participants. Tuition is transferred directly to the educational institution based on the provided documentation. Beneficiaries do not receive any money personally.

The selection process is carried out once a year, based on the applications received through the announcement and the results of the interview. The evaluation is conducted by the relevant committee, which comprehensively considers the applicant’s health and social condition, the financial stability of the family, as well as the student’s enthusiasm and engagement toward their studies.