Click on links below to download the scholarship package or the application:
Immediately– ICEC starts accepting applications for the 2015-2015 school year. The Application Form will be available for download from the ICEC web site:
2015-2016 ICEC Scholorship Program Application packet
June 30, 2015 – Final postmarked deadline in order to be considered for the 2015-2016 Scholarship Program. Application materials must be mailed in one packet to:
Iran Abrabi Scholarship Program
Iran Cultural and Educational Center
12030 Gatewater Drive
Potomac, MD 20854
Transcripts and letters of recommendation should not be sent separately. Incomplete, e-mailed, or faxed applications will not be considered. Winners of the scholarship will be notified by August 1, 2015 and names will be posted on the ICEC web site.
Applicants should meet the following requirements to be eligible for the Iran Arbabi Scholarship. They must:
The Iran Arbabi Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students of Iranian descent entering or attending an accredited post-secondary institution. Applicants should be residents of Maryland, Virginia, or the District of Columbia. Applicants must excel academically. Applicants must have a verifiable record of participating in activities within the Persian community. The applicant must be a U.S. citizen or be lawfully residing in the United States. The recipients may use these scholarships to attend an accredited American college or university of their choice. Scholarships are not limited to any specific field or career objective and may be used to pursue any academic discipline. Scholarships may be used for undergraduate or graduate school. Applications are screened by an independent committee that consists of a panel of distinguished scholars and chaired by a member of the ICEC Board of Trustees. Finalists may be interviewed by members of the selection committee. Scholarship winners are selected based on the information received through the application and possible interviews.
The Iran Cultural and Educational Center (ICEC) was established in 1989. ICEC’s mission is to create a nurturing environment that strengthens the sense of connection, pride and appreciation of Iranian culture, heritage and history.
On the occasion of its 25th Anniversary and in recognition of Khanoom Iran Arbabi-Amin’s tireless efforts, dedication and leadership as founder and director of ICEC, the “Iran Arbabi Scholarship Fund” was established.
Dear Friends of ICEC Community,
Words cannot covey my gratitude for everything you did to make the Nowruz celebration another memorable event. Your tireless work and well-coordinated planning from the beginning of the school year were reflected in the entire program. Throughout the program, we heard nothing but praise for the exceptional quality of the performances, management, services, and reception. In the ICEC community, the Nowruz celebration has become a lasting tradition that brings together former and current students and parents, and through which each member assumes a crucial role to ensure its success. The success of this year’s Nowruz celebration was another example of your group work and well coordinated planning and management. The amount of work involved at each stage of planning and execution is a reflection of your commitment and dedication.
For over two hours, our children showcased the best of our cultural heritage, surpassing expectations with their performances. They were comfortable in their roles and enjoyed being onstage. The beautifully performed “Ey-Iran”, with the colorfully-decorated stage in the background, along with skillfully-recited and uplifting poems by the masters of ceremony set the stage for the rest of the evening. Throughout the program, students one by one and group after group performed with talent and exuberance. The class performances, dances, pieces of music, and play all attest to the well-nurtured talents of our children and also to the undeniable fact that our joint efforts in preserving our cultural heritage have not been in vain. It was indeed a magical evening; we didn’t want it to end.
The Nowruz celebration was a reminder that ICEC is much more than a language school. Throughout the years, your love of our cultural heritage has supported our common goal of building a community in which the sense of belonging and pride is apparent in every aspect. Surely, our children will be the future ambassadors of cultural awareness and understanding and will strive toward building a much more peaceful world.
Once again, on behalf of Dr. Alizadeh Taeb and my colleagues at the Center, I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude to the former and current students, and the Nowruz Committee members who worked to keep alive this centuries-old tradition thousands of miles away from the country where it was born.
Iran Arbabi
Nowruz 2015 celebration will be on Saturday March 14, 2015 at Watkins Mill High school.
This site is used to reserve tickets for this event for ICEC members. Note that this site is not used to pay for reserved tickets, all ticket payments are collected at school when tickets are picked up. (By clicking on paypal icon, you only will reserve your tickets). Please note that due to space availability, the numbers of tickets are limited and are on first come first serve basis. All the current students and their parents have 1st priority in getting tickets and must purchase their tickets by February 21st. You can reserve your additional tickets through this site/or the waiting list at school. After February 28th, any available ticket will be offered to student’s other family members and guests based on the waiting list. Please follow the ticket link below to complete the form and provide your information. You will receive a confirmation email to let you know the number of additional tickets that you can receive.
Discounted Adult Ticket Price: $30.00 If purchased on or before February 21st at school
Adult Ticket Price: $35.00 If purchased after February 21st
Tickets will not be available on the day of event.
Community and School Association of Iran Cultural and Educational Center (ICEC) and the Instructional staff invites you to attend annual Yalda Celebration. This program aims to familiarize students with this ancient celebration.
We encourage students to dress in traditional outfits.
When:
Saturday December 20, 2014
11:00 – 11:30 A.M.
Richie Park Elementary School Cafeteria
Program:
Storytelling
Poetry
Dance
Music
جشن شب یلدا
برای آشنا کردن دانش آموزان با جشن های ملی، آموزگاران و انجمن خانه و مدرسه مرکز فرهنگی و آموزشی ایران برنامه ای به مناسبت شب یلدا در سالن گرد هم آیی مرکز برگزار خواهند کرد
از شما خانواده های گرامی در خواست می کنیم که با فرزندان خود در این جشن شرکت کنید
دانش آموزان می توانند در آن روزلباس های محلی بپوشند
زمان برنامه
روز شنبه 20 دسامبر2014
ساعت 11:00 تا 11:30
برنامه
قصه مادر بزرگ
شعر
رقص و موسیقی
