Goodarzi Scholarship Grant (A)
Funded by Sasan and Shirin Goodarzi, the Goodarzi Scholarship Grant supports female students of Iranian descent pursuing higher education in California.
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About the Goodarzi Scholarship Grant (A)
Funded by Sasan and Shirin Goodarzi, the Goodarzi Scholarship Grant for female students of Iranian descent transforms opportunities for those seeking education in California.
This grant is awarded to those who have migrated to the United States within the last seven years.
The maximum award granted to each student within a year is $10,000. 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. Sasan and Shirin Goodarzi will decide whether a recipient of the Goodarzi Scholarship Grant would be eligible to receive continuous financial support until graduation.
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 to support the Iranian technology community, and help female students of Iranian descent thrive through higher education.
Eligibility Requirements
- Be a female student in an undergraduate or graduate program
- Have chosen to major in a Computer Engineering field or in Computer Science Degree programs in an accredited institution, including community colleges
- Be an immigrant of Iranian descent, with legal proof of immigration, and have lived in the State of California for a maximum of seven years
- Be enrolled at or accepted into an accredited institution of higher education in California
- Demonstrate financial need
- Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher
How To Apply
Applicants must apply between July 1st and July 20th to be considered for the following school year calendar. The application form will be available during this timeframe. The awardees will be announced by August 15th.
The application package must include the following:
- A completed application form, that will be linked to here from July 1. To access the application, log in with your Google username and password, then fill out the intake form and upload all the requested documents. The sign-in requirement is implemented to increase data security. Please take the time to read over the entire application, complete all pages, and submit all the required documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- School transcripts and testing records
- A Letter of Acceptance from an accredited college or university in California
- Income tax forms from you and your parents for the past two years (An applicant may bring this document to the interview session.)
- A personal essay in which you:
- Write about yourself and your goals
- Write about the reasons you chose about your field of study
- Write about your future plans after graduation
- Maintain your personal voice in your writing; being creative yet thoughtful
- Write coherently and in a polished style, within 750-900 words, and doubled-spaced
- 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. You can send this with your application. We may connect directly with the recommender with additional questions.
Applicants must agree to appear in promotional and advertising materials.
Application Process
- Applicant submits application by July 20th
- Committee reads and reviews all applications
- Committee recommends ten applicants for final review
- Sasan and Shirin Goodarzi meet the runners-up
- Sasan and Shirin announce the two finalists to receive financial assistance
- Pars Equality Center announces the recipients’ names to the public
- Scholarship checks are payable to schools who will ensure they are spent on tuition reimbursement
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email us at [email protected].