بورسیه تحصیلی گودرزی (ب)
Goodarzi Scholarship Grant (B) for LGBTQ+ Students – PARS Equality Center
Funded by Sasan and Shirin Goodarzi, the Goodarzi Scholarship Grant supports LGBTQ+ immigrant students pursuing higher education in California. The scholarship is designed to help talented students overcome financial barriers, achieve academic success, and build meaningful careers while fostering leadership, resilience, and community engagement.
This scholarship is available to LGBTQ+ individuals who have legally immigrated to the United States within the last seven years and are pursuing undergraduate or graduate education in California.
The maximum award is up to $10,000 per academic year. Recipients who continue their education while maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher may be considered for continued funding throughout the duration of their degree program, subject to annual review and the discretion of Sasan and Shirin Goodarzi.
As immigrants themselves, Sasan and Shirin Goodarzi understand the challenges many newcomers face in accessing higher education. Through this scholarship, they seek to invest in LGBTQ+ immigrant students who demonstrate academic promise, leadership potential, and a commitment to creating positive change in their communities.
شرایط واجد شرایط بودن
Applicants must:
- Identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.
- Be legally present in the United States.
- Have immigrated to the United States within the past seven (7) years.
- Be a California resident.
- Be enrolled in or accepted to an accredited community college, college, or university in California.
- Be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in any field of study.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Demonstrate significant financial need. Preference will be given to applicants whose financial circumstances would otherwise limit their ability to pursue or complete their education. The scholarship committee will consider household income, financial obligations, educational expenses, available financial aid, and other relevant financial circumstances.
نحوه درخواست
Applications are accepted annually between July 15 and August 1 for the upcoming academic year. Scholarship recipients will be announced by August 15.
Applicants must submit:
- A completed scholarship application form. Applicants must sign in using a Google account to complete the application and upload all required documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Required Documents
- Official transcripts from your current or most recent educational institution.
- A letter of acceptance or proof of enrollment from an accredited California community college, college, or university.
- Federal income tax returns (or equivalent proof of income) for the applicant and/or parent(s) or guardian(s) for the previous two years, or other documentation demonstrating financial need if tax returns are unavailable.
- A personal essay (750–900 words, double-spaced) discussing:
- Your background and personal journey.
- Your educational and career goals.
- The reasons you chose your field of study.
- The financial and personal challenges you have faced in pursuing higher education.
- How receiving this scholarship would help you achieve your academic and professional goals.
- One letter of recommendation from a current or former professor, instructor, academic advisor, employer, or mentor on official letterhead addressing your academic achievements, character, leadership potential, and future promise.
Applicants must also agree to participate in scholarship-related promotional and recognition activities, including photographs, interviews, or testimonials, if selected.
فرایند درخواست
- Submit a completed application by August 1.
- Applications are reviewed by the scholarship committee.
- Selected semifinalists advance to the final review.
- Sasan and Shirin Goodarzi may interview finalist candidates.
- Scholarship recipients are selected and notified by August 15.
- PARS Equality Center publicly announces the scholarship recipients.
- Scholarship funds are paid directly to the recipient's educational institution and applied toward tuition and other eligible educational expenses.
Equal Opportunity Statement
PARS Equality Center welcomes applications from all eligible individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
For questions about the scholarship, please contact info@parsequalitycenter.org.