Founded in 1958, the Armenian Professional Society advances education and fellowship among Armenian professionals, primarily through graduate scholarship grants awarded on academic merit and community involvement. It has supported more than 300 graduate students of Armenian descent and makes grants to universities in Armenia and Artsakh, including the American University of Armenia, Yerevan State and Artsakh State. It also runs member meetings, a mentorship program, a Scholarships for Heroes program and an annual Professional of the Year honor.