The Armenia Project Announces Largest-Ever Cohort for International Journalism Internship
Selective program draws students from Harvard, Oxford, NYU and other leading institutions
New class to report from Yerevan as Armenia expands its global footprint in media, technology, and culture
YEREVAN — The Armenia Project (TAP) has announced its largest-ever cohort for its international journalism internship, selecting nine students from a highly competitive global applicant pool in a program that continues to grow in scale, ambition, and reputation.
Now in its fourth year, the internship has expanded steadily — from three interns in 2023 to nine in 2026 — while attracting an increasingly diverse and accomplished group of applicants from top universities in the United States and Europe, including Northwestern, the University of Southern California, the University of California at Berkeley, King’s College London, London School of Journalism and others. This year, more than 70 candidates applied, underscoring the program’s rising profile.
The 2026 cohort reflects that momentum, drawing students from institutions including Harvard, Oxford, NYU, Amherst, and CUNY. The group includes:
Luan Rogers (CUNY), Olivia Law (Amherst College), Nicholas Castillo (Harvard University), Mohamad Rimawi (NYU), Isaac Stephenson (Oxford University), Anton Geissler (University of Oxford, St Catherine’s College), Jan Limburski (Oxford University), Antonio Cardim Reis (Oxford University), and Lola Medina (Oxford Brookes University).
“This is exactly what we hoped to build,” said Shant Petrossian, Global Director of TAP. “We’re proud to see the program steadily growing into one of the most dynamic journalism incubators in modern Armenian history — at a moment when Armenia itself is emerging as a young democracy making real inroads in the region and globally, whether in technology, business, or culture. Bringing talented young journalists here, and helping them tell those stories firsthand, is central to that mission.”
Rather than a traditional classroom experience, the TAP internship embeds participants directly within Armenia’s leading English-language media outlets, including EVN Report, CivilNet, Urbanista, and Life in Armenia. Throughout the rest of the year, interns will spend 8–10 weeks in Yerevan working full-time alongside editors and reporters, producing publishable work across digital, audio, and video formats.
“Hosting TAP interns at EVN Report has been a genuine privilege and a joy,” said EVN Report Editor-in-Chief Maria Titizian. “Their curiosity, talent, professionalism, and fresh perspectives have enriched our newsroom. We’re excited to welcome the next cohort of impressive interns, mentor them in meaningful journalism, and watch them discover Armenia through reporting and storytelling.”
The program – which is open to journalism students of all backgrounds – is part of TAP’s broader mission to connect Armenia with the international community by fostering informed, on-the-ground storytelling about a region often overlooked in global media. Participants report on topics ranging from geopolitics and post-Soviet transitions to technology, culture, and everyday life, gaining professional experience and regional fluency.
Through TAP’s partnership with The Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU), interns stay at the Vahe Karapetyan Center, where they engage with participants from other international programs and experience local culture, creating a deeper and lasting connection to the country beyond their reporting.
Alumni of the program have gone on to publish in international outlets such as Newsweek, New Eastern Europe, and Il Foglio, building early-career portfolios grounded in real-world reporting. As Armenia continues to expand its international presence, TAP’s internship is positioning itself as a rare bridge—connecting a new generation of global journalists with a country whose story is still being written.
About The Armenia Project (TAP):
The Armenia Project is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to advancing Armenia’s democratic and economic development by enhancing its communications ecosystem. Through storytelling, media engagement, and global partnerships, TAP brings international attention to urgent challenges while empowering civil society.
