Applicants should meet the following requirements to be eligible for the Iran Arbabi Scholarship. They must:
- Be of Iranian descent
- Be a U.S. citizen or lawfully reside in the United States
- Submit verification of participation in activities in the Persian community (e.g. attendance at a Farsi language school, participation in Persian art or cultural group (music, dance, theater, etc.), volunteer activities for Persian community based charity, membership in a Persian student association, etc.)
- Attend, or be accepted for attendance at, an accredited American college or university in a full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program.
- Possess a high school diploma, or the recognized equivalent of a high school diploma.
- Have good academic standing (GPA of 3.0 or higher)
- Complete and submit a Scholarship Application Form, including:
- Two letters of recommendation; at least one letter should be from a teacher or other school professional
- A one page essay about his/her dreams and aspirations
- A one page essay: How has your cultural heritage formed the person you are, and in what way will this serve you as an asset to promote Persian language and culture in the future?
- An official transcript with the school seal on it
