The Houtan Foundation offers scholarship to students from all origins, in an attempt to spread the word of the abundant Iranian culture. Who have high academic performance and proven interest in promoting Iran’s great culture, heritage, language and civilization. The candidates for the award must demonstrate leadership ability and the desire to make a difference in the society where they reside. The Houtan Foundation has a strong interest in each of these students’ achievements throughout the scholarship period and beyond, as the foundation’s goal is to participate in each student’s success. Currently, one award of $3500 per year will be given toward a graduate school education for the selected applicant. The award is offered for a combined fall and spring semester. The application is acceptable if it is received no later than the 1st of June preceding the award year.
Eligibility
- The applicant should have a working knowledge of Parsi and should demonstrate an active interest in Iranian culture, heritage, and literature.
- The applicant must presently be attending or anticipate attending an accredited graduate school.
- The applicant must have superior academic performance or a significant increase of academic performance over the course of his/her academic career.
- Financial need will be a factor in determining the scholarship recipients.
Application deadline
Due date: June 1st
Finalist notification and interviews: June 15 – June 30
Selection of recipient: July 1
You can submit your online application through the Houtan Foundation scholarship website.
