How much funding does Goodarzi Scholarship Grant (A) – Iranian Female Students provide?

Goodarzi Scholarship Grant (A) – Iranian Female Students provides Up to $10,000 per year in funding.

Goodarzi Scholarship Grant (A) – Iranian Female Students

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Funding Amount

Up to $10,000 per year

Deadline

July 20, 2026

103 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Goodarzi Scholarship Grant (A) – Iranian Female Students

Funder: Sasan and Shirin Goodarzi

Overview: The Goodarzi Scholarship Grant for female students of Iranian descent or those actively engaged in supporting the Iranian American community transforms educational opportunities through access to higher education. Students who have migrated to the United States within the last seven years are eligible.

Award Details

Maximum Award: $10,000 per student per year
Duration: Students who continue their education up to a bachelor's degree or master's degree while also maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher may be eligible to receive financial assistance for the duration of their studies
Ongoing Support: Sasan and Shirin Goodarzi will decide whether a recipient would be eligible to receive continuous financial support until graduation
Payment: Scholarship checks are payable to schools to ensure they are spent on tuition reimbursement

Geographic Scope

California

Focus Area

Computer science and computer engineering fields

Eligibility Requirements

Be a female immigrant who identifies as being of Iranian descent, OR has demonstrated a strong commitment to serving and uplifting the Iranian American community
Have legal proof of immigration
Have lived in the State of California for no more than seven years
Be enrolled at or accepted into an accredited institution of higher education in California, including community colleges
Pursue a major in a degree program at the undergraduate or graduate level in computer science or computer engineering
Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher
Demonstrate financial need

Funder Background

Sasan and Shirin both immigrated to the United States and understand that one of the greatest opportunities students face that shapes their future is their education. With this grant, they hope to give back by supporting the Iranian technology community and helping female students of Iranian descent—or those committed to advancing the Iranian American community—thrive through higher education.

Contact Information

Email: info@parsequalitycenter.org
San Jose Center: (408) 261-6405
LA Center: (818) 616-3091

Nondiscrimination

The Pars Grant welcomes all eligible applicants and does not discriminate based on any protected status. Preference may be given to students of Iranian descent or those who have shown a strong commitment to supporting the Iranian American community, in alignment with the organization's mission to uplift underrepresented populations.

How to Apply

Application Process

Application Timeline:

Opening Date: July 1

Deadline: July 20

Awardees Announced: August 15

Submission Method: Online portal (Gmail login required for data security)

Required Documents & Materials

The application package must include the following:

1. Completed application form (linked starting July 1)
- To access: log in with your Google username and password, fill out the intake form, and upload all requested documents
- Sign-in is required to increase data security

2. School transcripts and testing records

3. Letter of Acceptance from an accredited college or university in California

4. Income tax forms from you and your parents for the past two years
- Note: An applicant may bring this document to the interview session

5. Personal Essay (750-900 words, double-spaced) in which you:
- Write about yourself and your goals
- Write about the reasons you chose your field of study
- Write about your future plans after graduation
- Maintain your personal voice in your writing; be creative yet thoughtful
- Write coherently and in a polished style

6. One letter of recommendation from a current or former professor, on formal letterhead, that can speak to:
- Your academic achievements
- Career aspirations
- Character and circumstances
- Can be sent with your application; PARS may connect directly with the recommender

7. Agreement to appear in promotional and advertising materials

Application Steps

1. Applicant submits application by July 20th
2. Committee reads and reviews all applications
3. Committee recommends ten applicants for final review
4. Sasan and Shirin Goodarzi meet the runners-up
5. Sasan and Shirin announce the two finalists to receive financial assistance
6. Pars Equality Center announces the recipients' names to the public
7. Scholarship checks are payable to schools