POOIA Scholarship Program
Each year, our program selects a select number of outstanding Iranian-American students in the undergraduate or graduate level to receive a merit- based scholarship on behalf of POOIA.
Scholarships are awarded December of each year. This year’s scholarship award application will be announced October/November this year. When applying for the POOIA scholarships, the applicants need to follow a set of guidelines. Candidates are also expected to have a sustained record of academic excellence. Selection criteria include academic merit, intellectual curiosity, and philosophical creativity. Students who have overcome obstacles related to health, family, educational or economic disadvantages are also strongly encouraged to apply. Any circumstances that demonstrate strength of character and potential for great achievement should be stated in your application (examples include: professional excellence, community outreach and service, initiative and leadership potential).
POOIA Student Scholarship Program for Iranians
POOIA Scholarship Program 2023 Flyer
The Professional Organization of Iranian Americans (POOIA) is pleased to announce its merit-based scholarship program. POOIA will be selecting between 5 and 10 students who will each receive $700 cash award and a certificate (runners-up will each receive a certificate only). The applicants need to carefully follow the guideline below and have their application completed by November 20, 2022 (11:59pm US Eastern Standard Time). The scholarship recognizes students who exhibit intellectual curiosity and creativity. Candidates are also expected to have a sustained record of academic excellence. The award recipients will have to be physically present during the Award Ceremony to be recognized and to receive their award check (the date and time of ceremony will be announced later).
Selection criteria include academic merit, intellectual curiosity, creativity. Any circumstances that demonstrate strength of character and potential for great achievement should be stated in the application (examples include: professional excellence, community outreach and service, initiative and leadership potential).
Students who have in the past received a POOIA scholarship should NOT apply. Students are expected to be enrolled full-time at an educational establishment in the State of Georgia.
Application material should include the following: (in English)
Curriculum vitae (CV) – include contact information (limit to 5 pages)
A short biography and statement of purpose (limit to 2 pages)
Provide relevant information - such as: your background, current academic stage/grade/program, short and long term plans (where do you see yourself 5 years from now), a non-technical description of creative/novel projects/work that you have been involved with, community service, if any (Kanoon, POOIA, ...)
An essay about Iranian/Persian culture and/or art (limit to 2 pages)
Miscellaneous and supporting documents: Transcript, ...
All documents listed above should be emailed (as ONE attachment; ONE PDF file) to: hra@uga.edu
Deadline: November 20, 2022 (11:59pm US Eastern Standard Time).
Congratulations to our 2019 Scholarship Winners!
Ms. Zohreh Galdizadeh, Georgia Southern University Mr. Ehsan Asali, University of Georgia
Mr. Abbas Keshavarzi, University of Georgia
Ms. Mahsa Shokri Varniab, Kennesaw State University
Mr. Farzan Shenavar Masouleh, University of Georgia
Mr. Farid Ghareh Mohammadi, University of Georgia Ms. Farzaneh Saeedifard, Georgia Institute of Technology
Mr. Milad Ghiasi Rad, Georgia Institute of Technology
Ms. Lida Rahimi Araghi, University of Georgia