TFAS mourns the passing of alumnus Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, whose life was tragically cut short on July 1, 2025. He was a student in The Fund for American Studies Spring Washington Fellowship from January to April 2025.
In honor of Eric’s life and the values he embodied, Eric’s family and TFAS are establishing a scholarship in his memory. The Eric Tarpinian-Jachym Memorial Scholarship will support future undergraduate students to attend TFAS programs in Washington, D.C.
Through this scholarship, Eric’s legacy will continue to inspire and empower future students who seek to become honorable leaders and impact the world around them.
Honor Eric’s Legacy
If you would like to honor Eric’s legacy and help support future TFAS students, please consider supporting the Eric Tarpinian-Jachym Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Thank you for joining us in remembering Eric’s life.
Use the form below to give online.
If you prefer to give by mail, please send checks payable to:
The Fund for American Studies
Memo: Eric Tarpinian-Jachym Memorial Scholarship
1706 New Hampshire Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20009