Houtan
Scholarship
Website:
http://www.houtan.org/
Houtan Scholarship
application deadline: Fall June 1; Spring Oct 1
Important
Notes: This is a renewable scholarship. At the end of each
academic year, the recipient must write an essay about how the
study of Iranian culture or language has improved his/her life
or how the recipient’s knowledge of Iranian culture or language
has affected others.
Eligibility:
The applicant should have a working knowledge of Farsi and should
demonstrate an active interest in Iranian culture, heritage and
literature, and demonstrate academic excellence. The applicant
must presently be attending or anticipate attending an accredited
graduate school. Financial need will be a factor in determining
the scholarship recipients.
Description:
In an attempt to spread the word of the abundant Iranian culture,
The Houtan Scholarship Foundation will offer scholarships to students
of all origins who have both proven interest in Iranian language
and culture and have demonstrated leadership abilities. Currently,
one award of $2500 per semester, renewable for up to 8 semesters,
will be given towards a graduate school education for the selected
applicant.
Send
applications to: see website, do not send applications
to Special Scholarship Programs
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