Applications are invited for Foroutan scholarship available to eligible and qualified students pursuing an undergraduate program at an accredited university, college or vocational school. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.

Applicants must be first-generation immigrants to the United States (Strong preference will be given to Iranian applicants). Applicant must have a minimum of a 3.0 overall grade point average from a public school. Foundation will review and screen all scholarship applicants and select a maximum of ten (10) recipients per year. Scholarship maximum award is $10,000 per year per applicant.

Study Subject (s): Scholarship is awarded in any discipline.
Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursuing the undergraduate program at an accredited university, college or vocational school.
 Scholarship Provider: Foroutan Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility:
-The Recipient shall maintain a full-time academic schedule in each year of the Scholarship at an accredited university, college or vocational school.
– Applicants must be first-generation immigrants to the United States. First-generation immigrants may include a foreign-born citizen or resident who has relocated and become a citizen or permanent resident in the U.S. OR a naturally born resident of the U.S. whose parents are foreign-born and have immigrated and been naturalized in the U.S. (Strong preference will be given to Iranian applicants).
– Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.
– Applicant must have a minimum of a 3.0 overall grade point average from a public school.
– Applicants will be first-year students in an undergraduate program, vocational school or community college.
-Applicants may also be transfer students from a community college into a four-year college.

Scholarship Open for International Students: U.S. citizen or legal resident can apply for this Foroutan scholarship (Strong preference will be given to Iranian applicants).

Scholarship Description: The Foroutan Foundation has established a scholarship program (“Foroutan Scholarship”) available to eligible and qualified students admitted to an accredited university, college or vocational school.

Number of award(s): The Foundation will review and screen all scholarship applicants and select a maximum of ten (10) recipients per year.

Duration of award(s): The Scholarship may be renewed each year, for a maximum of three (3) additional years (total four-year scholarship), if the recipient continues to meet all the above criteria, make satisfactory progress in his or her education and training and maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average.

 What does it cover? The maximum award is $10,000 per year per applicant.

Selection Criteria: The Selection Committee will consider the applicant’s:
– Financial need as determined by the college/university where the Applicant is enrolled for the upcoming academic year
-Personal character
-Commitment to personal achievement; and
-Strong desire to complete his or her education.

Notification: Not Known

Online Application: The mode of applying is online. Each Applicant is required to submit:
-An application
-Proof of admission and acceptance to a college/university.
-Video statement (YouTube required). The applicant will provide a YouTube link to his or her three (3) minute video clip in which the Applicant expresses his or her attributes and goals, describes what makes him or her unique and why the scholarship is important. The video should be unlisted and not private
-A personal written statement that provides information about the Applicant’s career goals and desire to contribute to their community. Information about unique, personal, or financial circumstances may be added. The personal statement is part of the online application.
-Birth Certificate, Certificate of Naturalization, or proof of legal residency.
-Headshot (minimum of 1500 x 2100 pixels and 300 dpi).
-A certified High School transcript that contains the Applicant’s class rank and test scores.
-Two (2) one-page letters of recommendation are required using the approved form. The letter of recommendation may come from either a teacher, college advisor, or a mentor associated with the applicant’s work or volunteer experiences. Letters from parents or family members will not be considered. The letters should detail the Applicant’s background, achievements, leadership abilities and community involvement. Letters should contain personalized information about the applicant.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Closed

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