Recipients
Total Awards since 2001: $356,900 to 402 recipients
Award Recipients for year 2024 (Total awards = $27,000 USD)
Scholastic Achievement Scholarships (Total = $5,000 USD)
In alphabetical order
The following individuals, in alphabetical order, graduated high school with a perfect or near perfect GPA, a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions.
An award of $1,000.00 per student has been made to their respective universities for their benefit.
Samuel Copen – George Washington University, Washungton DC
Setareh Khakifirooz – Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Rassa Khosravi – University of California – San Diego
Aitak Mosen Harzandi – Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Nazli Vossoughi – University of California – Davis
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Financial Assistance Scholarships (Total = $22,000 USD)
A SPECIAL AWARD OF $1,000 USD, provided by FARID RAJABI NIA, a past multi year recipient of our scholarship, is awarded to:
Kian Madani Neishaboori – University of Illinois, Champaign, IL
Momeni Foundation awards In alphabetical order:
The following individuals have demonstrated outstanding achievements in school and have a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions.
An award of $1,000.00 per student has been made to their respective universities for their benefit
Ali Askari – McGovern Medical School at UT Health, Houston, Texas
Hadis Askari – Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Lubbock, TX
Amir Barati Nia – Portland State University, Portland, OR
Asal Bastani – Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Madelyne Etami – George Washington University – Washington DC
Natan Hekmatjah – University of California – San Francisco
Farzaneh Hosseini – St. Petersburg College – Clearwater, FL
Ava Johnson – Harvard Law School – Cambridge, MA
Hananeh Kameshki – Istanbul University – Istanbul, Turkiye
Sarvenaz Khosravi – University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Mehrgol Mehrzad – Portland State University, Portland, OR
Mehryar Mehrzad – Portland State University, Portland, OR
Keyara Piri – John Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
Salar Sanati – UT Southwestern Medical School – Dallas, Texas
Kamand Shafieha – University of California – Berkeley
Armita Tavasoli – Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Aran Zakeri – University of California – San Diego
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Special award of $2000.00 each was made earlier to:
Farzaneh Hosseini – Saint Petersburg College. Clearwater, FL
Zahra Mohammadi – Bunker Hill Community College, Boston, MA
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Award Recipients for year 2023 (Total awards = $21,500 USD)
Scholastic Achievement Scholarships (Total = $4,000 USD)
In alphabetical order
The following individuals, in alphabetical order, graduated high school with a perfect or near perfect GPA, a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions.
An award of $1,000.00 per student has been made to their respective universities for their benefit.
Keon Abasi – University of Maryland
Barzin Badiee – John Hopkins University
Alexander Navid Massoumi – University of California – Irvine
Poya Moussavi – University of San Francisco
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Financial Assistance Scholarships (Total = $17,500 USD)
In alphabetical order
The following individuals have demonstrated outstanding achievements in school and have a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions.
An award of $1,000.00 per student has been made to their respective universities for their benefit.
Faramarz Aboutalebi – University of Central Florida – an extra $500 was awarded due to special circumstances.
Pargoal Arab – Yale University
Romina Flahaty – UCLA
Natan Hekmatjah – University of California – San Francisco
Sarvenaz Khosravi – University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
Sasan Lachiny – West Coast University
Araiana Maleki – University of Texas
Koosha Maleknia – Yale University
Arian Moghni – University of California – Santa Cruz
Zahra Mohammadi – Bunker Hill Community College – an extra $1000 was awarded due to special circumstances.
Arshia Pessaran – University of Central Florida
Nadiyeh Rouhi – University of Mississippi Medical Center – an extra $1000 was awarded due to special circumstances.
Amin Hadji Reza Tehrani – Georgia Institute of Technology
Dorothea Roshanne Watson – University of Notre Dame
Aran Zakeri – University of California – San Diego
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Award Recipients for year 2022 (Total awards = $29,500 USD)
Scholastic Achievement Scholarships (Total = $8,000 USD)
In alphabetical order
The following individuals, in alphabetical order, graduated high school with a perfect or near perfect GPA, a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions.
An award of $2,500.00 per student has been made to their respective universities for their benefit.
Amin Hadji Reza Tehrani will pursue a degree in Computer Science at Purdue University
Dorothea Watson will pursue a degree in Architecture at University of Notre Dame
An award of $1,000.00 per student has been made to their respective universities for their benefit.
Sara Ghorbani will pursue a degree in Psychology at UC – Irvine.
Yassna Khosravi will pursue a degree in Political Science at UCLA
Hamid Torabzadeh will pursue a degree in Liberal Medical Education at Brown University
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Financial Assistance Scholarships (Total = $21,500 USD)
In alphabetical order
The following individuals have demonstrated outstanding achievements in school and have a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions.
An award of $3,000.00 per student has been made to their respective universities for their benefit.
Ariana Maleki is pursuing a degree in Doctor of Medicine at The Long School of Medicine in Utah.
An award of $1,500.00 USD per student has been made to their respective universities for the following:
Faramarz Aboutalebi is pursuing a degree in Computer Science at University of Central Florida.
Armina Fani is pursuing a degree in Computer Science at Georgia State University
Natan Hekmatjah is pursuing a degree in Doctor of Medicine at UC San Francisco.
Sarvenaz Khosravi is pursuing a degree in Kinesiology and Nursing at University of Minnesota.
Susan Lachiny is pursuing a degree in Nursing at West Coast University.
Koosha Maleknia is pursuing a degree in Computing and Linguistics at Yale University
Salar Sanati is pursuing a degree in Biochemical and Biophysical Sciences at University of Houston.
An award of $1,000.00 USD per student has been made to their respective universities for the following:
Asal Bastani is pursuing a degree in Physiological Sciences at UCLA.
Armin Daneshbodi is pursuing a degree in Statistics and Data Science at Yale University.
Romina Falahaty is pursuing a degree in Biochemistry at UCLA.
Parsa Keshavarz Alamdari is pursuing a degree in Political/Environmental Studies at Whitman College in Seattle.
Ariana Maleki is pursuing a degree in Doctor of Medicine at The Long School of Medicine in Utah.
Laila Mogharabi is pursuing a degree in Law at University of Maryland.
Payman Bastani is pursuing a degree in Dentistry at Tufts University
Ali Reza Nilforoush is pursuing a degree in Biomedical Engineering at University of Virginia
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Award Recipients for year 2021 (Total awards = $53,500 USD)
Scholastic Achievement Scholarships (Total = $5,000 USD)
In alphabetical order
The following individuals, in alphabetical order, graduated high school with a perfect or near perfect GPA, a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions.
An award of $1000.00 per student has been made to their respective universities for their benefit.
Elijah Delavar will pursue a degree in computer Science at Washington State University.
Samantha Green will pursue a degree in Bio;ogy at Tulane University.
Nicole Leila Massoumi will pursue a degree in Chemical Engineering at Yale University.
Ali Reza Nilforoush will pursue a degree in Biomedical Engineering at University of Virginia
Taraneh (Mobina) Sotoudeh Riazi will pursue a degree at Stanford University. Multi award recipient.
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Financial Assistance Scholarships (Total = $48,500 USD)
In alphabetical order
The following individuals have demonstrated outstanding achievements in school and have a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions.
An award of $3,000.00 USD per student has been made to their respective universities for the following:
Faramarz Aboutalebi is pursuing a degree in Computer Science at University of Central Florida.
Armin Daneshbodi is pursuing a degree in Statistics and Data Science at Yale University.
Madelyne Yasameen Etami is pursuing a degree in Public Health at George Washington University. Multi-year recipient.
Jonathan Eyshi is pursuing a degree in Doctor of Medicine at Florida International University.
Parsa Keshavarz Alamdari is pursuing a degree in Political/Environmental Studies at Whitman College in Seattle.
Ariana Maleki is pursuing a degree in Doctor of Medicine at The Long School of Medicine in Utah. Multi-year recipient.
Salar Sanati is pursuing a degree in Biochemical and Biophysical Sciences at University of Houston.
An award of $2,500.00 USD per student has been made to their respective universities for the following:
Asal Bastani is pursuing a degree in Physiological Sciences at UCLA. Multi year recipient.
Amir Reza Davoodi is pursuing a degree in Doctor of Medicine at Rowan University in Camden New Jersey.
Darya Fadavi is pursuing a degree in Doctor of Medicine at John Hopkins University. Multi year recipient.
Romina Falahaty is pursuing a degree in Biochemistry at UCLA. Multi year recipient.
Natan Hekmatjah is pursuing a degree in Doctor of Medicine at UC San Francisco.
Susan Lachiny is pursuing a degree in Nursing at West Coast University. Multi year recipient.
Keyara Piri is pursuing a degree in Biology at California State University – Fresno.
Mana Soroush is pursuing a degree in International Law at George Mason University.
Taraneh (Mobina) Sotoudeh Riazi will pursue a degree at Stanford University. Multi award recipient.
An award of $1,000.00 USD per student has been made to their respective universities for the following:
Shima Abbasi is pursuing a degree in Biology at California State University – Long Beach. Multi year recipient.
Payman Bastani is pursuing a degree in Dentistry at Tufts University
Emon Alavi is pursuing a degree in Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Philadelphia College.
Laila Mogharabi is pursuing a degree in Law at University of Maryland.
Nakisa B. Sadeghi is pursuing a degree in Doctor of Medicine at Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
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Award Recipients for year 2020 (Total awards = $20,000 USD)
Scholastic Achievement Scholarships (Total = $5,000 USD)
In alphabetical order
The following individuals, in alphabetical order, graduated high school with a perfect or near perfect GPA, a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions.
An award of $1000.00 per student has been made to their respective universities for their benefit.
Romina Flahaty will pursue a degree in Chemistry at UCLA.
Kimiya Ghassemzadeh will pursue a degree in Biology at UCLA.
Aethan Mackey will pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering and Finance at Arizona State University.
Daniel Mousavi will pursue a degree in Neuroscience at John Hopkins University.
Mona Shirvani will pursue a degree in Neuroscience at University of Texas – Austin.
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Financial Assistance Scholarships (Total = $15,000 USD)
ONE AWARD IS MADE THROUGH GENEROUS CONTRIBUTION OF MR. ARASH NABILI who received a scholarship in 2015. Thank you for PAYING IT FORWARD!
In alphabetical order
The following individuals have demonstrated outstanding achievements in school and have a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions.
An award of $1,000.00 USD per student has been made to their respective universities for their benefit.
Shima Abbasi is pursuing a degree in Biology at El Camino College. Multi year recipient.
Asal Bastani is pursuing a degree in Biology at UCLA. Multi year recipient.
Peyman Bastani is pursuing a degree in Doctor of Dental Medicine at Tuft University.
Maryam Blooki is pursuing a degree in Master of Science – Business Analytics at University of Texas – Austin
Shireen Charalaghi is pursuing a degree in Biology at University of San Francisco
Armin Daneshbodi is pursuing a degree in Economics and Computer Science at Yale University.
Amir Ebtehadj is pursuing a degree in Near Eastern Studies at UC Berkeley
Madelyne Etami is pursuing a degree in Public Health at George Washington University. Multi year recipient.
Setareh Harsamiadeh Tehrani is pursuing a degree in Biology at Ohlone College
Sarvenaz Khosravani is pursuing a degree in Nursing at University of Minnesota. Multi year recipient.
Susan Lachiny is pursuing a degree in Nursing at California State University – Northridge
Laila Mogharabi is pursuing a degree in Doctorate of La at University of Maryland
Ariana Nimanaesh is pursuing a degree in MS in Foreign Service at Georgetown University
Kamron Soldozy is pursuing a degree in Neuroscience at Princeton University.
Dedicated Scholarship for Florida Students through Persian American Society of Tampa Bay (PASTB)
Sahar Zenoozi is pursuing a degree in PhD Chemical Engineering at University of South Florida.
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Award Recipients for year 2019 (Total awards = $17,000 USD)
Scholastic Achievement Scholarships (Total = $3,000 USD)
In alphabetical order
The following individuals graduated high school with a perfect or near perfect GPA, a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions.
An award of $1000.00 per student has been made to their respective universities for their benefit.
Rambod Azarbad of Santa Clara, CA will pursue a degree in Computer Science and Linguistics at Rice University.
Asal Rosi Bastani of Walnut Creek, CA will pursue a degree in Biology at UCLA.
Aurian Maleki of Houston, TX will pursue a degree in Computational Mathematics at Rice University.
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Financial Assistance Scholarships (Total = $14,000 USD)
In alphabetical order
The following individuals have demonstrated outstanding achievements in school and have a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions.
An award of $1,000.00 USD per student has been made to their respective universities for their benefit.
Shima Abbasi of Hawthorne, CA at El Camino College.
Ali Askari of Pflugville, TX at University of Texas.
Hadis Askari of Pflugville, TX at University of Texas.
Ramtin Azarbad of Santa Clara, CA at University of California San Diego.
Sahar Bayat of Louisville, KY at Illinois Institute of Technology.
Maryam Blooki of Arlington, TX at University of Texas.
Julie Ershadi of Sun Valley, CA at UCLA.
Madelyne Yasameen Etami of Edmond, OK at George Washington University is a multi year award recipient.
Hassan Gheisari of Nacogdoches, TX at Stephen F. Austin State University.
Delaram Heshmatifar of Orange, CA at University of California, Irvine.
Sarvenaz Khosravi of Minneapolis, MN at St. Cathrine University, MN.
Ariana Maleki of Houston, TX at Houston Baptist University.
Farid Rajabi Nia of Ashburn, VA at University of Virginia is a multi year award recipient.
Kiana Saadatmand of Plantation, FL at University of Florida.
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Award Recipients for year 2018 (Total awards = $17,000 USD)
Scholastic Achievement Scholarships (Total = $6,000 USD)
In alphabetical order
The following individuals graduated high school with a perfect or near perfect GPA, a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions.
An award of $1000.00 per student has been made to their respective universities for their benefit.
Milad Heydari of Federal Way, WA will pursue a degree in Aerospace Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology.
Mohammad Khatami of Wexford, PA will pursue a degree in Computer Science and Applied Economics at Duke University.
Sophia Khazai of Miami, FL will pursue a degree in Biology at Florida International University.
Malina Maleknia of Grayson, GA will pursue a degree in Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology.
Avishan Montazer of Hamden, CT will pursue a degree in Material Science Engineering at University of Connecticut.
Tina Tarashi of Fairfax, VA will pursue a degree in Biology and Psychology at John Hopkins University.
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Financial Assistance Scholarships (Total = $11,000 USD)
In alphabetical order
The following individuals have demonstrated outstanding achievements in school and have a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions.
An award of $1,000.00 USD per student has been made to their respective universities for their benefit.
Saalar Aghili of Fairfax, VA is pursuing a degree in Economics and Persian Literature at UC Berkeley. Saalar is a multi year award recipient.
Mohsen Assadi of Hillsboro, OR is pursuing a degree in Biology at Portland State University.
Amir Davoodi of Cherry Hill, NJ is pursuing a degree in Public Health and Sociology at University of Miami.
Madelyne Etami of Edmond, OK is pursuing a degree in Public Health at George Washington University.
Darya Fadavi of Palo Alto, CA is pursuing a degree in Medical Doctorate at John Hopkins School of Medicine.
Mona Kashefi of Farmingham, MA is pursuing a degree in Public Health at University of Massachusetts – Amherst.
Ariana Maleki of Houston, TX is pursuing a degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Houston Baptist University.
Kamran Noori Shirazi of Longmeadow, MA is pursuing a degree in Biochemistry and Chinese at University of Massachusetts – Amherst.
Kamron Soldozy of Ashburn, VA is pursuing a degree in Neuroscience at Princeton University.
Milad Souri of Portland, OR is pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering at Portland State University.
Parsa Taleb of Emeryville, CA is pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering at University of California – Berkeley.
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Total Awards since 2001: $172,400 to 263 recipients
Award Recipients for year 2017 (Total awards = $15,000 USD)
Scholastic Achievement Scholarships (Total = $3,000 USD)
In alphabetical order
The following individuals graduated high school with a perfect or near perfect GPA, a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions.
An award of $1000.00 per student has been made to their respective universities for their benefit.
Kimiya Banai of Irvine, CA will pursue a degree in Biology at San Diego State University.
Nadia Maher of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA will pursue a degree in Civil Engineering at UCLA.
Kamran Noori Shirazi of Longmeadow, MA will pursue a degree in Biochemistry at UMass – Amherst.
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Financial Assistance Scholarships (Total = $12,000 USD)
In alphabetical order
The following individuals have demonstrated outstanding achievements in school and have a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions.
An award of $1,000.00 USD per student has been made to their respective universities for their benefit.
Saalar Aghili of Fairfax, VA is pursuing a degree in Economics and Near Eastern Studies at UC Berkeley. Saalar is a multi year award recipient.
Babak Alipour of Scranton, PA is pursuing a degree in Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology at University of Scranton. Babak is a multi year award recipient.
Ahamd Arabi Shams Abadi of Bryn Mawr, PA is pursuing a PhD degree in Chemical Engineering at Drexel University.
Samareh Dadashazar of Lubbock, TX is pursuing a degree in Medicine at Texas Tech University.
Soha Ghanian of Phoenix, AZ is pursuing a degree in Medicine -Neuroscience at Brown University, Providence, RI. Soha is a multi year scholarship recipient.
Zobeydeh (Courtney) Hadeasgari of Denver, CO is pursuing a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Psychology at University of Denver.
Ariana Maleki of Houston, TX is pursuing a degree in Biochemistry – Molecular Biology at Houston Baptist University.
Darya Minovi of Portland, OR is pursuing a Masters degree in Public Health in Environmental Health at Harvard – T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Manush Mobarhan of San Jose, CA is pursuing a degree in International Relations and Economics at George Washington University.
Farid Rajabi Nia of Ashburn, VA is pursuing a degree in Systems and Information Engineering at University of Virginia.
Zahra Razi of Gainsville, FL is pursuing a degree in Medical Physics at University of Florida.
Sam Vatany of Pelham, AL is pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering at Auburn University.
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Total Awards since 2001: $157,400
Award Recipients for year 2016 (Total awards = $11,000 USD)
Scholastic Achievement Scholarships (Total = $2,000 USD)
In alphabetical order
The following individuals graduated high school with a perfect or near perfect GPA, a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions.
An award of $1000.00 per student has been made to their respective universities for their benefit.
Viktoria Haghani of Fontana, CA will pursue a degree in Genetics and Genomics at University of California – Davis.
Navid Matinfar of Atlanta, GA will pursue a degree in Science and Economics at University of Pennsylvania.
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Financial Assistance Scholarships (Total = $9,000 USD)
In alphabetical order
The following individuals have demonstrated outstanding achievements in school and have a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions.
An award of $1,000.00 USD per student has been made to their respective universities for their benefit.
Abraham Afshar of Marquette, MI will pursue a degree in Juris Doctorate (Law) at Penn State Law University.
Saalar Aghili of Fairfax, VA will pursue a degree in Business Administration at UC Berkeley.
Babak Alipour of Scranton, PA will pursue a degree in Biochemistry at University of Scranton.
Sepideh Ashrafzadeh of Bowling Green, KY will pursue a degree in Doctor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School – Boston, MA.
Soha Ghanian of Phoenix, AZ is pursuing a degree in Medicine -Neuroscience at Brown University, Providence, RI. Soha is a multi year scholarship recipient.
Niusha Jahanpanah Haghighi of Cincinnati, OH is pursuing a degree in Medical Sciences at University of Cincinnati.
Farid Rajabi Nia of Sterling, VA is pursuing a degree in General Engineering at Northern Virginia Community College – Sterling, VA.
Amir Ali Rezvani of San Diego, CA will pursue a degree in Economics and Political Science at Yale University.
Shahin Shahsavari of Lexington, MA is pursuing a degree in Biophysics at University of Massachusetts – Amherst.
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Total Awards since 2001: $146,400
Award Recipients for year 2015 (Total awards = $9,000 USD)
Scholastic Achievement Scholarships (Total = $3,000 USD)
In alphabetical order
The following individuals graduated high school with a perfect or near perfect GPA, a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions.
An award of $1000.00 per student has been made to their respective universities for their benefit.
Ms. Alaleh Azhir of New York, NY will pursue a degree in Biomedical Engineering at John Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD.
Mr. Daniel Hosseinian of East Northport, NY will pursue a degree in Electrical Engineering at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA.
Ms. Fauna Mahootian of Brooklyn, NY will pursue a degree in Environmental Science at University of Michigan, Ann Harbor, MI.
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Financial Assistance Scholarships (Total = $6,000 USD)
In alphabetical order
The following individuals have demonstrated outstanding achievements in school and have a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions.
An award of $500.00 USD per student has been made to their respective universities for their benefit.
Ms. Sogand Abbasi of Dublin, OH attends Ohio State University in Columbus OH, where she is pursuing a degree in Neurosciences.
Mr. Salaar Aghili of Fairfax, VA attends UC – Berkeley in CA, where he is pursuing a degree in Pre-med.
Ms. Abbey Borghee of Burleson, TX attends Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth where she is pursuing a degree in Political Science. Ms. Borghee is a fourth year award recipient.
Ms. Rada Malko of Des Plaines, IL attends North Park University in Chicago IL, where she is pursuing a degree in Pre-med.
Mr. Arman Mardashti of Sugar Land, TX attends Baylor University in Waco, TX, where he is pursuing a degree in Pre-med.
Mr. Masoud Modaressi of Reno, NV attends University of Nevada in Reno, where he is pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering.
Mr. Arman Mottaghi of Charlottesville, VA attends University of Virginia in Charlottesville, where he is pursuing a degree in Aerospace Engineering.
Ms. Ava Mousavi of Reseda, CA attends UCLA, where she is pursuing a degree in Molecular Cell and Developmental Biology.
Mr. Arash Nabili of Lake Forest, CA attends University of California in Irvine, where he is pursuing a degree in Computer Science and Engineering.
Ms. Ronnit Nazarian of Stamford, CT attends St. Johns University in Queens NY, where she is pursuing a Masters degree in School Psychology.
Ms. Faezeh Razjouyan of Annandale, VA attends Howard University College Washington DC, where she is pursuing a degree in Medicine.
Mr. Mohsen Ziaee of Tampa, FL attends University of South Florida in Tampa, where he is pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
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Award Recipients for year 2014 (Total awards = $8,000 USD
Scholastic Achievement Scholarships (Total = $3,000 USD)
In alphabetical order
The following individuals graduated high school with a perfect or near perfect GPA, a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions.
An award of $1000.00 per student has been made to their respective universities for their benefit.
Mr. Shayan Assani of Liberty Twp, OH will pursue a degree in Biomedical Engineering at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH.
Mr. Yaseen Makhzan of Lake Mary, FL will pursue a degree in Business and Biochemistry at University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.
Mr. Armin Takallou of Tualatin, OR will pursue a degree in Biology at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), CA.
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Financial Assistance Scholarships (Total = $5000 USD)
In alphabetical order
The following individuals have demonstrated outstanding achievements in school and have a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions.
An award of $500.00 USD per student has been made to their respective universities for their benefit.
Ms. Monica Behnejad of Pembroke Pines, FL attends University of Florida in Gainesville where she is pursuing a degree in Political Science.
Ms. Abbey Borghee of Arlington, TX attends Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth where she is pursuing a degree in Political Science. Ms. Borghee is a third year award recipient.
Ms. Narges Ghaedi of Spring Hill, FL attends University of South Florida in Tampa where she is pursuing a degree in computer engineering.
Ms. Marjan Ghourchian of Kent, OH attends Kent State University in Kent OH where she is pursuing a degree in translation studies.
Ms. Saba Imani of Norman, OK attends University of Oklahoma in Norman where she is pursuing a degree in microbiology.
Ms. Sadaf Imani of Norman, OK attends University of Oklahoma in Norman where she is pursuing a degree in aviation.
Ms. Shireen Sara Nouri of Chandler, AZ attends Rosalind Franklin University in North Chicago, IL where she is pursuing a degree in medicine.
Ms. Hoda Sadr Hoseini of Piscataway, NJ attends Rutgers University of New Brunswick, NJ where she is pursuing a degree in education.
Ms. Hourieh Seyed Ahmadnia of Tucson, AZ attends University of Arizona in Tucson where she is pursuing a master degree in architecture.
Ms. Rebecca Zaghi of Tarzana, CA attends University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA) where she is pursuing a degree in Biology.
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Award Recipients for year 2013 (Total awards = $10,000 USD)
(Total Awards since 2001: $129,400)
Scholastic Achievement Scholarships (Total = $3,000 USD)
In alphabetical order
The following individuals graduated high school with a perfect or near perfect GPA, a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions.
An award of $1000.00 per student has been made to their respective universities for their benefit.
Ms. Sahar Ashrafzadeh of Bowling Green, KY will pursue a degree in Chemistry and Physical Biology at Harvard University, Cambridge, MA.
Ms. Soha Ghanian of Phoenix, AZ will pursue a degree in Medical Education-Neuroscience at Brown University, Providence, RI.
Mr. Neema Nowroozi of Altamonte Springs, FL will pursue a degree in Business at Rollins College, Winter Park, FL.
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Financial Assistance Scholarships (Total = $6000 USD)
In alphabetical order
The following individuals have demonstrated outstanding achievements in school and have a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions.
An award of $500.00 USD per student has been made to their respective universities for their benefit.
Ms. Anna Abdollahi of Lincoln, RI attends University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI where she is pursuing a degree in Nutrition/Dietetics.
Ms. Aida Basirat of Grand Prairie, TX attends University of Texas at Arlington, TX where she is pursuing a degree in Bio-Engineering.
Ms. Monica Behnejad of Pembroke Pines, FL attends University of Florida at Gainesville, FL where she is pursuing a degree in Political Science.
Ms. Abbey Borghee of Arlington, TX attends Texas Wesleyan University where she is pursuing a degree in Political Science. Ms. Borghee is second year award recipient.
Mr. Cyrus Ghadimi of Holly Hill, FL attends University of South Florida, Tampa, FL where he is pursuing a degree in Business.
Ms. Narges Ghaedi of Spring Hill, FL attends University of South Florida, Tampa, FL where she is pursuing a degree in Computer Science.
Ms. Jaleh Hamadani of New York, NY attends City University of New York, NY where she is pursuing a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology.
Ms. Lailla Jalilian of Hawthorne, CA attends University of California, Berkeley, CA where she is pursuing a degree in Cognitive Science.
Ms. Neeka Karimian of McLean, VA attends James Madison University of Harrisburg, VA where she is pursuing a degree in Chemistry and Journalism.
Ms. Niloofar Khandadash of Encino, CA attends Touro College – School of Health Sciences where she is pursuing a degree of Physician Assistant.
Mr. Hodad Naderi of Iowa City, IA attends University of Iowa – Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA where he is pursuing a degree in Medicine.
Mr. Arash Nayeri of Santa Monica, CA attends Vanderbilt School of Medicine in Nashville, TN where he is pursuing a degree in Medicine. Mr. Nayeri is a multi year award recipient.
Financial Assistance Scholarship – Non-US Residents (Total = $1,000)
In alphabetical order
Mr. Ahmad Ravanan of Torino ITALY attends Politecnico di Torino, Torino, ITALY where he is pursuing a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Ms. Miriam Sabzevari of North Vancouver, BC, CANADA attends Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, CANADA where she is pursuing a Masters degree in Philosophy.
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Award Recipients for year 2012 (Total awards = $8,500 USD)
(Total Awards since 2001: $119,400)
Scholastic Achievement Scholarships (Total = $3,000 USD)
In alphabetical order
The following individuals graduated high school with a perfect or near perfect GPA, a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions.
An award of $1000.00 per student has been made to their respective universities for their benefit.
Ms. Renee Roya Baharaeen of Gladstone, MO will pursue a degree in Communication at Truman State University.
Ms. Nike Saberfakhri of Ann Arbor, MI will pursue a degree in Chemistry at UC Berkeley.
Mr. Sina Torabi of Rancho Mirage, CA will pursue a degree in Economics at University of Southern California.
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Financial Assistance Scholarships (Total = $5,500)
In alphabetical order
The following individuals have demonstrated outstanding achievements in school and have a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions.
An award of $500.00 USD per student has been made to their respective universities for their benefit.
Mr. Sarag Abhari of Louisville, KY attends University of Louisville, KY where he is pursuing a degree in Marketing.
Ms. Sara Afzal of Sumerville, MA attends New York University (NYU), NY where she is pursuing two master’s degrees in Near Eastern Studies and Journalism.
Ms. Haleh Amanieh of Wellington, FL attends University if Florida in Gainsville, FL where she is pursuing a degree in Pre-Med.
Ms. Abbey Borghee of Arlington, TX attends Texas Weslyan University where she is pursuing a degree in Biology.
Ms. Pari Fields of Emmalena, KY attends Hazard Community and Technical College in Hazard, KY where she is pursuing a degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Ms. Roxanna Koosha of San Jose, CA attends University of California – San Diego where she is pursuing a degree in Cell Biology and Biochemistry.
Ms. Farzon Nahvi of New York, NY attends NYU School of Medicine New York, NY where he is pursuing a degree as Doctor of Medicine.
Mr. Arash Nayeri of Santa Monica, CA attends Vanderbilt School of Medicine in Nashville, TN where he is pursuing a degree as Doctor of Medicine –Cancer Biology. Mr. Nayeri is a multi year award recipient.
Ms. Parisa Sayani of San Francisco, CA attends Academy of Art University in San Francisco, CA where she is pursuing a degree in Interior Architecture and Design.
Mr. Mehrdad Yazdanibiouki of San Diego, CA attends San Diego Miramar College in San Diego, CA where he is pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Mr. Omid Yousefian of La Jolla, CA attends UCSD School of Medicine in San Diego, CA where he is pursuing a degree as Doctor of Medicine
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Financial Assistance Scholarship – Non-US Residents (Total = $1,000)
Ms. Behnaz Bolhassani of Tehran, Iran attends Lakeland College in Wisconsin, WI where she is pursuing a master’s degree in Business Administration. Ms Bolhassani is a multi year award recipient.
Mr. Aminollah Sabzevari of North Vancouver, CANADA attends University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA where he is pursuing a master’s degree in Law. Mr. Sabzevari is a multi year award recipient.
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Award Recipients for year 2011 (Total awards = $9,500 USD)
(Total Awards since 2001: $109,900)
Scholastic Achievement Scholarships (Total = $3,000 USD)
In alphabetical order
Mr. Farzan Fatemi – $1000 Award
Mr. Fatemi of Rochester, MN graduated from high school with a GPA of 4.00 and a rank of 1st among 334. She has a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions. She will pursue a degree in Pre-Medicine at Northwestern University of Illinois.
Ms. Roxanna Haghighat – $1000 Award
Ms. Haghighat of San Jose, CA graduated from high school with a GPA of 4.00 and a rank of 1st among 400. She has a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions. She will pursue a degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology at Harvard University.
Ms. Seyedeh Maryam Zekavat – $1000 Award
Ms. Zekavat graduated from high school with a GPA of 4.00. She has a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions. She will pursue a degree in Biomedical Engineering at MIT.
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Financial Assistance Scholarships – US Residents (Total = $5,000)
In alphabetical order
Mr. Alexander Javad Adel – $500 Award
Mr. Adel attends University of Denver, CO where he is pursuing a Masters degree in International Development.
Ms. Anna Abdollahi- $500 Award
Ms. Addollahi is attending University of Rhode Island, RI where she is pursuing a degree in Nutrition and Anthropology.
Ms. Shadi Alagehbanzadeh – $500 Award
Ms. Alaghehbandzadeh is attending Touro University of California where she is pursuing a degree in Pharmacy.
Mr. Massoud Baradaran- Shoraka – $500 Award
Mr. Baradaran-Shoraka is attending University of Florida – Gainesville where he is pursuing a degree in Microbiology and Cell Science. Massoud is a multi year scholarship recipient.
Mr. Nima Boostani – $500 Award
Mr. Boostani is attending UCLA where he is pursuing a degree in Psychology
Mr. Pooria Daryabeygi – $500 Award
Mr. Daryabeygi is attending San Diego State University where he is pursuing a degree in Business Administration.
Mr. Saman Moniri – $500 Award
Mr. Moniri is attending University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where he is pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering. Saman is a multi year scholarship recipient.
Ms. Emily Mahsheed Malihi – $500 Award
Ms. Malihi is attending Colorado School of Mines where she is pursuing a degree in Biochemistry.
Mr. Arash Nayeri – $500 Award
Mr. Nayeri is attending University of California – Berkeley where he is pursuing a degree in Molecular Biology. Arash is a multi year scholarship recipient.
Ms. Amelia A. Shahrabi – $500 Award
Ms. Shahrabi is attending University of Florida – Gainesville where she is pursuing a Masters degree in Architecture.
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Financial Assistance Scholarship – Non-US Residents (Total = $500)
Mr. Aminollah Sabzevari – $500 Award (CANADA)
Mr. Sabzevari is pursuing a Master of Law degree from University of Alberta, Canada. Mr. Sabzevari is receiving a scholarship for the fourth year.
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Award Recipients for year 2010 (Total awards = $10,000 USD)
Scholastic Achievement Scholarships (Total = $3,000 USD)
Ms. Yasaman Azodi – $1000 Award
Ms. Azodi of Covington, WA graduated from high school with a GPA of 4.00. She has a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions. She will pursue a degree in Biology/Psychology at University of Washington in Seattle, Washington.
Ms. Keyana Boka – $1000 Award
Ms.Boka Bowling Green, KY graduated from high school with a GPA of 4.00 and class rank of 7/230. She has a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions. She will pursue a degree in Pre-Medicine at Western Kentucky University (Honors College) of Bowling Green, KY.
Ms. Ghazal Erfani – $1000 Award
Ms.Erfani of Plainview, NY graduated from high school with a GPA of 3.95 (equivalent). She has a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions. She will pursue a degree in Chemical Engineering at The Cooper Union University in New York, NY.
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Financial Assistance Scholarships – US Residents (Total = $5,000)
Mr. Massoud Baradaran-Shoraka – $500 Award
Mr. Baradaran-Shoraka will attend University of Florida in Gainsville, FL, MD where he will pursue a degree in Microbiology and Cell Science.
Mr. Hamid Reza Baniasadi – $500 Award
Mr. Baniasadi attends Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN where he is pursuing a PhD in Analytical Chemistry. Mr. Baniasadi is receiving a scholarship for the fourth year.
Mr. Herire Golnazarian – $500 Award
Mr. Golnazarian attends UCLA in Los Angeles, CA where he is pursuing a degree in Dentistry. Mr. Golnazarian is receiving a scholarship for the second year.
Ms. Minoo Khordehpaz – $500 Award
Ms. Khordehpaz will attend University of Central Florida in Orlando, FL where she will pursue a degree in Criminal Justice Technology & Forensic Science.
Ms. Sofia Mani – $500 Award
Ms. Mani will attend University of Colorado in Boulder, CO where she will pursue a degree in Integrative Physiology.
Ms. Sharareh Moazed- $500 Award
Ms. Moazed is attending California State University of Long Beach where she is pursuing a degree in Construction Engineering Management.
Mr. Saman Moniri – $500 Award
Mr. Moniri will attend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where he will pursue a degree in Chemical Engineering.
Mr. Arian Nasiri – $500 Award
Mr. Nasiri is attending University of Wisconsin (Madison School of Medicine and Public Health) in Madison, WI where he is pursuing a degree in Medicine.
Mr. Arash Nayeri – $500 Award
Mr. Nayeri of Santa Monica, CA attends UC Berkeley, CA where he is pursuing a degree in Intergrative Biology and Organic Chemistry. Mr. Nayeri is receiving a scholarship for the third year.
Ms. Sarah Nicole Pahlsander – $500 Award
Ms. Pahlsander of Shawnee, KS attends Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, KS where she is pursuing a degree in Business.
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Financial Assistance Scholarship – Non-US Residents (Total = $2,000)
Mr. Saeed Akhlaghpour – $250 Award (CANADA)
Mr. Akhlaghpour is pursuing a PhD In Management from McGill University in Quebec, CANADA. Mr. Akhlaghpour is receiving a scholarship for the second year.
Mr. Seyed Ali Nayeri – $500 Award (ITALY)
Mr. Nayeri is pursuing a Masters Degree in Structural Analysis of Historical Structures from Universita degli Studi di Padova, Italy.
Ms. Afrouz Razavizadeh – $500 Award (FRANCE)
Ms. Razavizadeh is pursuing a Masters Degree in Artistic Projects from International Fine Arts Scool of Paris, France.
Mr. Aminollah Sabzevari – $500 Award (CANADA)
Mr. Sabzevari is pursuing a degree in Law from University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Mr. Sabzevari is receiving a scholarship for the third year.
Mr. Saeed Shobeiri – $250 Award (CANADA)
Mr. Shobeiri of Montreal, QC, CANADA is pursuing a PhD degree in Business Administration (Marketing) from Concordia University – John Molson School of Business in Montreal, QC – Canada. Mr. Shobeiri is a sixth year recipient of our scholarship.
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Award Recipients for year 2009 (Total awards = $11,250 USD)
Scholastic Achievement Scholarships (Total = $3,000 USD)
Mr. Nima Ahmadi – $1000 Award
Mr. Ahmadi of Portland, OR graduated from high school with a GPA of 4.00 and class rank of 1/543. He has a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions. He will pursue a degree in Bio-Engineering at Stanford University in California.
Ms. Melody H. Maarouf – $1,000 Award
Ms. Maarouf of Phoenix, AZ graduated from high school with a GPA of 3.9 and a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions. She will pursue a degree in Chemistry/Neuroscience at John Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD.
Ms. Parisa Moghaddam-Taaheri – $1000 Award
Ms. Moghaddam-Taaheri graduated from high school with a GPA of 4.0 and long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions. She will pursue a degree in Bio-Medical Engineering at John Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD.
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Financial Assistance Scholarships – US Residents (Total = $6,750)
Ms. Susan Ghanbarpour – $750 Award
Ms. Ghanbarpour attends John Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD where she is pursuing a Doctorate degree in Public Health with emphasis in Women’s Health. Ms. Ganbarpour is receiving a scholarship for the third year.
Mr. Mona Rezapour – $500 Award
Ms. Rezapour attends John Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD where she is pursuing a degree in Medicine. Ms. Rezapour is receiving a scholarship for the second time.
Mr. Hamid Reza Baniasadi – $500 Award
Mr. Baniasadi attends Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN where he is pursuing a PhD in Chemistry. Mr. Baniasadi is receiving a scholarship for the third year.
Ms. Vahideh Rasekhikolokdaragh – $500 Award
Ms. Rasekhikolokdaragh attends California State University in Fresno, CA where she is pursuing a masters degree in Linguistics.
Mr. Herire Golnazarian – $500 Award
Mr. Golnazarian attends UCLA in Los Angeles, CA where he is pursuing a degree in Dentistry.
Ms. Sahar Hakim-Hashemi – $500 Award
Ms. Hakim-Hashemi of Plymouth MN will be attending MIT in Cambridge, MA where she will pursue a degree in Brain and Cognitive Sciences.
Mr. Arash Nayeri – $500 Award
Mr. Nayeri of Santa Monica, CA attends UC Berkeley, CA where he is pursuing a degree in Chemistry. Mr. Nayeri is receiving a scholarship for the second year.
Ms. Sahar Nayeri – $500 Award
Ms. Nayeri of Santa Monica, CA attends UC Berkeley School of Law in CA where she is pursuing a law degree in Public Interest / Civil Rights. Ms. Nayeri is receiving a scholarship for the third time.
Mr. Babak Aminitehrani – $500 Award
Mr. Aminitehrani attends UCLA Graduate School of Education in Los Angeles, CA where he is pursuing a Masters degree in Education.
Mr. Safa Gitisetan – $500 Award
Mr. Gitisetan attends UCLA in Los Angeles, CA where he is pursuing a degree in Cognitive Science.
Ms. Yasaman Yaghoubian – $500 Award
Ms. Yaghoubian of Beverly Hills, CA will be attending UCLA in Los Angeles, CA where she will pursue a degree in Pre-Medicine.
Ms. Marjan Ghahremani – $500 Award
Ms. Ghahremani attends University of Californian in Davis, CA where she is pursuing a degree in Psychology/Anthropology.
Ms. Yassmin Parsaei – $500 Award
Ms. Parsaei of Savannah, GA will attend Yale University in New Haven CT where she will pursue degrees in Chemistry and Spanish.
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Financial Assistance Scholarship – Non-US Residents (Total = $1,250)
Mr. Saeed Shobeiri – $250 Award (CANADA)
Mr. Shobeiri of Montreal, QC, CANADA is pursuing a PhD degree in Business Administration (Marketing) from Concordia University – John Molson School of Business in Montreal, QC – Canada. Mr. Shobeiri is a forth year recipient of our scholarship.
Mr. Vazrik Amirjanians – $250 Award (ARMENIA)
Mr. Vazrik Amirjanians is pursuing a Medical degree from Yerevan State Medical University in Yerevan, ARMENIA. Mr. Amirjanians is a second year recipient of our scholarship.
Mr. Mahmoud Ravanan – $250 Award (ITALY)
Mr. Ravanan is pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree from Politecnico di Milano, ITALY. Mr. Ravanan is a second year recipient of our scholarship.
Mr. Saeed Akhlaghpour – $250 Award (CANADA)
Mr. Akhlaghpour is pursuing a PhD In Management from McGill University in Quebec, CANADA. Mr. Akhlaghpour is receiving a scholarship for the second year.
Ms. Baharan Zarrabian – $250 Award (CANADA)
Ms. Zarrabian is pursuing a degree in Microbiology and Immunology from McGill University in Quebec, CANADA.
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Award Recipients for year 2008 (Total awards = $18,000 USD)
Scholastic Achievement Scholarships (Total = $4,000 USD)
Ms. Leila Haghighat – $1000 Award
Ms. Haghighat of San Jose, CA graduated high school with a GPA of 4.00 and a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions. She will be pursuing a degree in General Biology at University of California – >San Diego.
Ms. Anaheed Heydari – $1,000 Award
Ms. Heydari of Bakersfield, CA graduated high school with a GPA of 4.0 and a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions. She will be pursuing a degree in Psychology at UCLA, in Los Angeles, CA.
Ms. Christina Khavarian – $1000 Award
Ms. Khavarian of San Diego, CA graduated with a GPA of 4.0 and long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions. She will be pursuing a degree in Neuroscience & International Business at Claremont McKenna University in Claremont, CA.
Ms. Tara Sharifan – $1000 Award
Ms. Sharifan of Salt Lake City, UT graduated with a GPA of 3.9 and long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions. She will be pursuing a degree in Psychology and Pre-Med at Westminster College in Salt Lake City, UT.
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Financial Assistance Scholarships – US Residents (Total = $11,500)
Mr. David Arash Darbandi – $750 Award
Mr. Darbandi of Tucson, AZ maintains a GPA of 3.9 at The University of Arizona where he is pursuing a degree in Pharmacy. Mr. Darbandi is receiving a scholarship for the sixth year.
Mr. Hamid Reza Baniasadi – $750 Award
Mr. Baniasadi of Muncie, IN maintains a GPA of 3.9 at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN where he is pursuing a PhD in Chemistry. Mr. Baniasadi is receiving a scholarship for the second year.
Ms. Mariam Ameri – $750 Award
Ms. Ameri of Gaithersburg, MD attends SABA University of Netherlands-Antilles, where she is pursuing a degree in Medicine. br>
Ms. Susan Ghanbarpour – $750 Award
Ms. Ghanbarpour of Baltimore, MD attends John Hopkins University where she is pursuing a Doctorate degree in Public Health with emphasis in Women’s Health. Ms. Ganbarpour is receiving a scholarship for the second year.
Mr. Ruhollah Alexander Manavi – $750 Award
Mr. Manavi of Alpharetta, GA attends Georgia State University where he is pursuing a degree in History and Religion.
Ms. Setareh Homayoninejad – $750 Award
Ms. Homayoninejad of San Bernardino, CA attends UCLA in Los Angeles, CA where she is pursuing a degree in Philosophy.
Ms. Christina Khavarian – $750 Award
Ms. Khavarian of San Diego, CA graduated with a GPA of 4.0 and long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions. She will be pursuing a degree in Neuroscience & International Business at Claremont McKenna University in Claremont, CA.
Ms. Tina Khojastehfar – $750 Award
Ms. Khojastehfar of El Segundo, CA attends University of California in Irvine, CA where she is pursuing a degree in Biology.
Mr. Nima Salajegheh – $500 Award
Mr. Salajegheh of Atlanta, GA attends Georgia Institute of Technology where he is pursuing a PhD in Mechanical Engineering. Mr. Salajegheh is receiving a scholarship for the fourth time.
Mr. Mani Akhtari – $500 Award
Mr. Akhtari of La Jolla, CA attends University of California in San Diego, CA where he is pursuing a degree in Medicine.
Mr. Eric Arshravan – $500 Award
Mr. Arshravan of Dix Hills, NY is attending University of Rhode Island where he is pursuing a degree in Business, Finance and Engineering.
Ms. Rokhsan Ghaziaskar – $500 Award
Ms. Ghaziaskar of Fayetteville, PA attends Lancaster Bible College in Lancaster, PA where she is pursuing a Masters degree in Professional Counseling.
Mr. Pouya Alimagham – $500 Award
Mr. Alimagham of Newport Beach, CA attends Harvard University in Cambridge, MA where he is pursuing a degree in Middle Eastern Studies.
Mr. Mohammad Moravati Sharifabadi – $500 Award
Mr. Moravati Sharifabadi of Austin, TX attends University of Texas in Austin, TX where he is pursuing a PhD in Economics.
Ms. Mehrnaz Fallah – $500 Award
Ms. Fallah of Houston, TX attends University of Houston in Houston, TX where she is pursuing a degree in Accounting.
Ms. Shadi Alaghehbandzadeh – $500 Award
Ms. Alaghehbandzadeh of Los Angeles, CA attends UCLA in Los Angeles, CA where she is pursuing a degree in Cognitive Science.
Ms. Maryam Rastegar – $500 Award
Ms. Rastegar of San Diego, CA attends UCLA in Los Angeles, CA where she will be pursuing a degree in Psychology and Pre-Law.
Mr. Arash Nayeri – $500 Award
Mr. Nayeri of Santa Monica, CA attends University of Californian in Berkeley, CA where he is pursuing a degree in Medicine.
Mr. Shawheen Moridi – $500 Award
Mr. Moridi of Irvine, CA attends UCLA in Los Angeles, CA where he is pursuing a degree in Business Economics and Pre-Law.
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Financial Assistance Scholarship – Non-US Residents (Total = $2,500)
Mr. Saeed Akhlaghpour – $500 Award (CANADA)
Mr. Akhlaghpour is pursuing a PhD degree in Management from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec – Canada.
Mr. Vazrik Amirjanians – $500 Award (ARMANIA)
Mr. Vazrik Amirjanians is pursuing a degree in Medicine from Yervan State University in Yervan, Armenia.
Mr. Mahmoud Ravnan – $500 Award (ITALY)
Mr. Ravnan is pursuing Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering from Politecnico Di Milano in Milan, Italy.
Mr. Aminollah Sabzevari – $500 Award (CANADA)
Mr. Sabzevari is pursuing a degree in Law from University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Mr. Sabzevari is receiving a scholarship for the second year.
Mr. Saeed Shobeiri – $500 Award (CANADA)
Mr. Shobeiri of Montreal, QC, CANADA is pursuing a PhD degree in Business Administration (Marketing) from Concordia University – John Molson School of Business in Montreal, QC – Canada. Mr. Shobeiri is a fourth year recipient of our scholarship.
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Award Recipients for year 2007 (Total awards = $18,500 USD)
2007 Scholastic Achievement Scholarships (Total = $4,000 USD)
Ms. Yasaman Fatemi-Booshehri – $1000 Award
Ms. Fatemi-Booshehri of Rochester, MN graduated high school with a GPA of 3.98 and a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions. She will be pursuing a degree in Medicine at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL.
Ms. Negar Kahen – $1,000 Award
Ms. Kahen of Tarzana, CA graduated high school with a GPA of 4.0 and a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions. She will be pursuing a degree in Health and Humanity at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA.
Ms. Bannue (Bonnie) Kavoussi – $1000 Award
Ms. Kavoussi of San Antonio, TX graduated with a GPA of 4.0 and long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions. She will be pursuing a degree in History and Literature at Harvard University in Cambridge, MA.
Mr. Mohammad Modarres – $1000 Award
Mr. Modarres of Paramus, NJ graduated with a GPA of 3.8 and long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions. He will be pursuing a degree in Public Health at John Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD.
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Financial Assistance Scholarships – US Residents (Total = $9,000)
Mr. David Arash Darbandi – $750 Award
Mr. Darbandi of Tucson, AZ maintains a GPA of 3.86 at The University of Arizona where he is pursuing a degree in Pharmacy. Mr. Darbandi is receiving a scholarship for the fifth year.
Ms. Faezeh Razjouyan – $750 Award
Ms. Razjouyan of Annondale, VA attends George Washington University in Washington, DC. where she is pursuing a degree in Biomedical Engineering. Ms. Razjouyan is receiving a scholarship for the second year.
Mr. Nima Salajegheh – $750 Award
Mr. Nima Salajegheh of Atlanta, GA maintains a GPA of 4.0 at Georgia Institute of Technology where he is pursuing a PhD in Mechanical Engineering. Mr. Salajegheh is receiving a scholarship for the third time.
Ms. Kamelia Ghazi – $750 Award
Ms. Ghazi of Berkley, CA maintains a GPA of 4.0 at University of California, Berkley where she is pursuing a degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology with emphasis on Immunology.
Ms. Arianna Alibabaie – $500 Award
Ms. Alibabaie of Troutdale, OR graduated high school with a GPA of 4.00 and a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions. She will be pursuing a degree in Political Science at Willamette University in Salem, OR.
Mr. David (Omid) Attarzadeh – $500 Award
Mr. Attarzadeh of Louisville, KY maintains a GPA of 3.85 at John Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD where he is pursuing a degree in Biomedical Engineering. Mr. Attarzadeh is receiving a scholarship for the second year.
Ms. Laleh Bahrami – $500 Award
Ms. Bahrami of Charlotte, NC maintains a GPA of 3.5 at Duke University in Durham, NC where she is pursuing a degree in Biology.
Mr. Hamid Reza Baniasadi – $500 Award
Mr. Baniasadi of Muncie, IN maintains a GPA of 3.89 at Ball State University in Muncie, IN where he is pursuing a Masters degree in Chemistry.
Ms. Susan Ghanbarpour – $500 Award
Ms. Ghanbarpour of Baltimore, MD maintains a GPA of 4.0 at John Hopkins University where she is pursuing a Doctorate degree in Public Health with emphasis in Women’s Health.
Mr. Anobel Maghsoodpour – $500 Award
Mr. Maghsoodpour of Memphis TN maintains a GPA of 3.56 at University of Tennessee in Memphis, TN where he is pursuing a PhD in Biomedical Engineering.
Mr. Arman Kambeez Mohsenian – $500 Award
Mr. Mohsenian of Spokane, WA maintains a GPA of 3.06 at Eastern Washington University where he is pursuing a degree in Occupational Therapy.
Ms. Sahar Nayeri – $500 Award
Ms. Nayeri of Santa Monica, CA maintains a GPA of 3.98 at UC Berkley School of Law where she is pursuing a law degree in Public Interest / Civil Rights.
Ms. Mercede Ramjerdi – $500 Award
Ms. Ramjerdi of Bolinas, CA graduated high school with a GPA of 4.00 and a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions. She will be pursuing a degree in General Education at College of Marin in Kentfield, CA.
Mr. Payam Riazati Keshideh – $500 Award
Mr. Riazati Keshideh of Santa Ana, CA maintains a GPA of 3.95 at Victor Valley College in Victorville, CA where he is pursuing a degree in Math & Sciences.
Ms. Pooneh Vafaee – $500 Award
Ms. Vafaee of Franklin, TN graduated high school with a GPA of 3.87 and a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions. She will be pursuing a degree in Chemistry at Maryville College in Maryville, TN.
Ms. Stephanie Banafshe Willis – $500 Award
Ms. Willis of Plant City, FL graduated high school with a GPA of 3.88 and a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions. She will be pursuing a degree in Chemistry at University of South Florida in Tampa, FL.
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Financial Assistance Scholarship – Non-US Residents (Total = $5,500)
Mr. Mohammad Amini Baghbadorani – $500 Award (CANADA)
Mr. Amini Baghbadorani is pursuing a degree in Commerce from University of Ottawa in Ottawa, ON – Canada.
Mr. Vaheh Amirjanians – $500 Award (ARMANIA)
Mr. Vaheh Amirjanians is pursuing a degree in Architect and Construction from Yervan State University of Architecture & Construction in Yervan, Armenia. Mr. Amirjanians is a third year recipient of our scholarship.
Mr. Varazik Amirjanians – $500 Award (UKRAINE)
Mr. Varazik Amirjanians is pursuing a Medical degree from Lugansk State Medical University in Lugansk, UKRAINE. Mr. Amirjanians is a second year recipient of our scholarship.
Ms. Jasmine Yasaman Mousavi – $500 Award (CANADA)
Ms. Mousavi is pursuing a degree in Science from University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC – Canada.
Mr. Aminollah Sabzevari – $500 Award (CANADA)
Mr. Sabzevari is pursuing a BS degree in Physics from University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Mr. Saeed Shobeiri – $500 Award (CANADA)
Mr. Shobeiri of Montreal, QC, CANADA is pursuing a PhD degree in Business Administration (Marketing) from Concordia University – John Molson School of Business in Montreal, QC – Canada. Mr. Shobeiri is a third year recipient of our scholarship.
Ms. Behnaz Bolhassani – $500 Award (IRAN)
Ms. Bolhassani is pursuing a degree in English Language Translation from Payam-e-Noor University in Damavand, Iran. Ms. Bolhassani is a second year recipient of our scholarship.
Mr. Farshid Bolhassani – $500 Award (IRAN)
Mr. Bolhassani is pursuing a degree in Physical Education Azad University in Varamin, Iran.
Mr. Arman Eshraghi – $500 Award (IRAN)
Mr. Eshraghi is pursuing a PhD in Business Administration from Tehran University in Tehran, Iran. Mr. Eshraghi is a second year recipient of our scholarship.
Mr. Sepehr Karimi – $500 Award (IRAN)
Mr. Karimi is pursuing a degree in Chemistry from Payam-e-Noor University in Tehran, Iran.
Ms. Elaheh Khoshnevis – $500 Award (IRAN)
Ms. Khoshnevis is pursuing a PhD in Psychology from Azad University of Tehran – Markazi, in Tehran, Iran.
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Award Recipients for year 2006 (Total awards = $15,000 USD)
2006 Scholastic Achievement Scholarships (Total = $3,000 USD)
Mr. David (Omid) Attarzadeh – $1,000 Award
Mr. Attarzadeh of Louisville, KY graduated high school with a GPA of 3.9 and a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions. He will be pursuing a degree in Biomedical Engineering at the John Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD.
Ms. Carmel Delshad – $1,000 Award
Ms. Delshad of Deltona, FL graduated high school with a GPA of 4.0 and a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions. She will be pursuing a degree in Medicine at the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL.
Mr. Aaron Seyedian – $1000 Award
Mr. Seyedian of Dunkirk, NY graduated with a GPA of 3.9 and long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions. He will be pursuing a degree in International Affairs at George Washington University in Washington, DC.
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2006 Financial Assistance Scholarships – US Residents (Total = $8,000)
Mr. David Arash Darbandi – $500 Award
Mr. Darbandi of Tucson, AZ maintains a GPA of 3.93 at The University of Arizona where he is pursuing a degree in Pharmacy. Mr. Darbandi is receiving a scholarship for the fourth year.
Ms. Faezeh Razjouyan – $500 Award
Ms. Razjouyan of Annondale, VA is pursuing a degree in Biomedical Engineering at George Washington University in Washington, DC.
Mr. Nima Salajegheh – $500 Award
Mr. Nima Salajegheh of Atlanta, GA maintains a GPA of 4.0 at Georgia Institute of Technology where he is pursuing a PhD in Mechanical Engineering. Mr. Salajegheh also received a scholarship last year.
Mr. Payam Riazati Keshideh – $500 Award
Mr. Riazati Keshideh Hesperia, CA will be attending Victor Valley College where he will pursue a degree in Math & Sciences.
Ms. Carmel Delshad – $500 Award
Ms. Delshad of Deltona, FL graduated high school with a GPA of 4.0 and a long list of volunteering, awards and leadership positions. She will be pursuing a degree in Medicine at the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL.
Mr. Salar Hakham – $500 Award
Mr. Hakham of Los Angeles, CA has maintained a GPA of 4.0 at University of California of Los Angeles. He will transfer to Western University of Health Sciences in Fall 2006 to pursue a degree in Osteopathic Medicine.
Ms. Sahar Nayeri – $500 Award
Ms. Nayeri of Santa Monica, CA is pursuing a degree in History and Near Eastern Studies at University of California of Los Angeles, CA.
Ms. Peymaneh Malihi – $500 Award
Ms. Malihi of Redondo Beach, CA will be pursuing a degree in Biology at University of California, Los Angeles, CA.
Ms. Mahsa Hoshmand – $500 Award
Ms. Hoshmand of Bayshore, NY will be pursuing a degree in Medicine at State University of New York at Stony Brook, NY.
Mr. Kasra Hoshmand- $500 Award
Mr. Hoshmand of Bayshore, NY will be pursuing a degree in Engineering at State University of New York at Stony Brook, NY.
Ms. Nina Mahjoub – $500 Award
Ms. Mahjoub of Woodland Hills, CA will be pursuing a degree in Structural & Earthquake Engineering at MIT in Cambrige, MA.
Ms. Sipora Zaghi – $500 Award
Ms. Zaghi of Tarzana, CA will be pursuing a degree in Sociology/Pre-Law at University of California, Los Angeles, CA.
Ms. Arezoo Risman – $500 Award
Ms. Risman of Suwanee, GA will be pursuing a degree in Pre-Med at Oxford College of Emory University in Oxford, GA.
Ms. Pardis Esmaeili – $500 Award
Ms. Esmaeili of San Francisco, CA will be pursuing a degree in Biology at San Francisco State University in San Francisco, CA.
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2006 Financial Assistance Scholarship – Non-US Residents (Total = $4,000)
Mr. Houman Dallali – $500 Award (Iran)
Mr. Dallali of Tehran, Iran is pursuing a MS in Control Systems Engineering from The University of Sheffield in Sheffield, UK. Mr. Dallali is a fifth year recipient of our scholarship.
Mr. Vaheh Amirjanians – $500 Award (Armenia)
Mr. Amirjanians of Yervan, Armenia is pursuing a degree in Architect and Construction from Yervan State University of Architecture & Construction. Mr. Amirjanians is a second year recipient of our scholarship.
Ms. Behnaz Bolhassani – $500 Award (Iran)
Ms. Bolhassani of Tehran, IRAN is pursuing a BA degree in Translating English from University of Payam e Noor in Damavand, Iran.
Mr. Varazik Amirjanians – $500 Award (Ukraine)
Mr. Amirjanians of Lugansk, UKRAINE is pursuing a Medical degree from Lugansk State Medical University in Lugansk, UKRAINE.
Mr. Aminollah Sabzevari – $500 Award (Canada)
Mr. Sabzevari of North Vancouver, BC – CANADA is pursuing a BS degree in Physics from University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Mr. Mohammad Gharipour – $500 Award (United States)
Mr. Gharipour is pursuing a PhD degree in Architecture from Georgia Tech.
Mr. Saeed Shobeiri – $500 Award (Canada)
Mr. Shobeiri of Montreal, QC, CANADA is pursuing a PhD degree from Concordia University – John Molson School of Business in Montreal, QC, Canada. Mr. Shobeiri is a second year recipient of our scholarship.
Mr. Jose Ciro Martinez – $500 Award (Puerto RRico)
Mr. Martinez will pursue a degree in Economics from Williams College in Williamstown, MA.
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Award Recipients for year 2005 (Total awards = $10,750)
Scholastic Achievement Scholarships (Total = $3,500)
Ms. Roxanna Safipour – $1,000 Award
Ms. Safipour of Los Gatos, CA graduated high school with a GPA of 4.0. She will be pursuing a degree in Geology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Mr. Sepehr Keyhani – $1,000 Award
Mr. Keyhani of Houston, TX graduated high school with a GPA of 4.0 and is ranked 1 of 444. He will be pursuing a degree in Biology at the University of California, Berkeley.
Mr. Babak Aminitehrani – $500 Award
Mr. Aminitehrani of Bellflower, CA graduated with a GPA of 4.0 and is ranked 1 of 380. He will be pursuing a degree in Medicine at the University of California of Los Angeles.
Ms. Shanna Javaheri – $500 Award
Ms. Javaheri of Encino, CA graduated high school with a GPA of 4.0. She will be double majoring in Political Science and History at the University of California of Los Angeles.
Ms. Uldouz Berenjforoush Azar – $500 Award
Ms. Berenjforoush Azar of San Mateo, CA graduated from high school with a GPA of 4.0 and is ranked 12 of 265. She will be pursuing a degree in Biology at the University of California, Berkeley.
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Financial Assistance Scholarships – US Residents (Total = $5,000)
Mr. David Arash Darbandi – $1,000 Award
Mr. Darbandi of Tucson, AZ maintains a GPA of 3.95 at The University of Arizona where he is pursuing a degree in Pharmacy.
Ms. Uldouz Berenjforoush Azar – $1,000 Award
Ms. Berenjforoush Azar of San Mateo, CA graduated from high school with a GPA of 4.0 and is ranked 12 of 265. She will be pursuing a degree in Biology at the University of California, Berkeley.
Ms. Mona Rezapour – $500 Award
Ms. Mona Rezapour of Los Angeles, CA maintains a GPA of 3.8 at the University of California, Berkeley where she is pursuing a degree in Molecular Environmental Biology.
Mr. Nima Salajegheh – $500 Award
Mr. Nima Salajegheh of East Lansing, MI maintains a GPA of 4.0 at Michigan State University where he is pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Ms. Bahareh Khatibi – $500 Award
Ms. Khatibi of Chicago, IL has achieved high marks at the University of Chicago where she is pursuing a degree in Medicine. Ms. Khatibi is a second year recipient of our scholarship.
Ms. Farinaz Bokhour – $500 Award
Ms. Bokhour of Los Angeles, CA has maintained a GPA of 3.35 at the University of California of Los Angeles where she is pursuing a degree in Dental Surgery.
Ms. Shanna Javaheri – $500 Award
Ms. Javaheri of Encino, CA graduated high school with a GPA of 4.0. She will be double majoring in Political Science and History at the University of California of Los Angeles.
Ms. Vida Chitsazzadeh – $500 Award
Ms. Chitsazzadeh of West Hills, CA has maintained a GPA of 3.83 at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) where is is pursuing a degree in Biology.
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Financial Assistance Scholarship – Non-US Residents (Total = $2,250)
Mr. Vaheh Amirjanians – $500 Award (Armania)
Mr. Amirjanians of Yevan, Armania is pursuing a degree in Architect and Construction from Yervan State University of Architecture & Construction.
Ms. Nastaran Sepanj – $500 Award (United Kingdom)
Ms. Sepanj is pursuing a degree in Pharmacy from London School of Pharmacy.
Mr. Amir Soheili-Mehr – $500 Award (Canada)
Mr. Soheili-Mehr of Toronto, CANADA is pursuing a PhD degree in Second Language Education from University of Toronto.
Mr. Houman Dallali – $250 Award (Iran)
Mr. Dallali of Tehran, Iran is pursuing a BS in Electrical & Control Engineering from Elm o San’at University in Tehran, IRAN. Mr. Dallali is a fourth year recipient of our scholarship.
Mr. Salar Malekzadeh – $250 Award (Iran)
Mr. Malekzadeh of Roudbar, Guilan – IRAN is pursuing a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Khaje-Nasire Toosi University in Tehran, IRAN.
Mr. Saeed Shobeiri – $250 Award (Iran)
Mr. Shobeiri of Tehran, IRAN is pursuing a MBA degree from Sharif University of Technology Graduate School of Management & Economics I Tehran, IRAN.
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Award Recipients for Year 2004 (Total awards = $6,750 USD)
Mr. Arash Ferdowsi – $1,000 Award
Mr. Mr. Ferdowsi of Overland Park, KS graduated from high school with a GPA of 4.0 and ranked 1 of 387. He will be pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology).
Miss Mariam Ameri – $750 Award
Miss Ameri of Gaithersburg, MD, is currently pursuing a degree in Biology from The George Washington University in Washington DC.
Miss Shahrzad Abbassi Rahbar – $750 Award
Miss Abbassi Rahbar of Saratoga, GA is currently pursuing a degree in molecular and cell biology from UC Berkely, CA.
Mr. Mohsen Nasroullahi – $750 Award
Mr. Nasroullahi of Portland, OR is currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering from Oregon State University in Corvallis, OR.
Mr. Farbod Shokrieh – $500 Award
Mr. Shokrieh of Atlanta, GA is currently pursuing a Doctoral Degree in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology.
Miss Bella Zaghi – $500 Award
Miss Zaghi is pursuing a degree in Psychobiology in US.
Miss Silvana Afsharmehr – $500 Award
Miss Afsharmehr of Tehran, IRAN is currently pursuing a degree in Law from Azad University of Tehran – IRAN, Central Branch.
Miss Mona Moosavian – $450 Award
Miss Moosavian of North York, Ontario, CANADA is currently pursuing a degree in Doctor of Medicine Programme from The University of Toronto in Toronto, CANADA.
Mr. Houman Dallali – $400 Award
Mr. Human Dallali of Tehran, IRAN is currently pursuing a degree in Electronics Engineering from Iran University of Science and Technology in Tehran.
Miss Pari Rahimi – $350 Award
Miss Rahimi of Tehran, IRAN is currently pursuing an advanced Medical Degree specializing in Dermatology from Tehran University in Tehran, Iran.
Mr. Bahram Shoumali – $300 Award
Mr. Shoumali of Tehran, IRAN is currently attending Azad University of Shahreza in Esfahan. He is pursuing a degree in Petro-Chemical Engineering.
Mr. David Arash Darbandi – $250 Award
Mr. Darbandi of Chandler, AZ is currently pursuing a degree in Political Science and Business at The University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ.
Miss Bahareh Khatibi – $250 Award
Miss Khatibi of Encino, CA is currently pursuing a degree in Psychobiology & Classical Civilizations at The University of Chicago in Chicago, IL.
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Award Recipients for Year 2003 (Total awards = $4,400 USD)
Mr. Knema Rezaei – $1,000 Award
Mr. Rezaei of Tyler, TX graduated from high school with a GPA of 3.8 and ranked 30 of 488. He will be pursuing a degree in Biology (Pre-Med) at The University of Texas at Austin.
Miss Mona Parvar – $500 Award
Miss Parvar of Tehran, Iran, is currently pursuing a degree in Education from The Azad University in Sari.
Mr. Farbod Shokrieh – $500 Award
Mr. Shokrieh of Atlanta, GA is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology.
Mr. Ali Zargari – $500 Award
Mr. Zargari of San Jose, CA is currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering from CANADA College in Redwood City, CA.
Mr. Houman Dallali – $350 Award
Mr. Dallali of Tehran, IRAN is currently pursuing a degree in Electronics Engineering from Iran University of Science and Technology in Tehran. Mr. Dallali’s team achieved the first rank in the Iran University Robotic Competition in 2002. Mr. Dallali was also a recipient of our scholarship program in year 2001.
Mr. David Arash Darbandi – $300 Award
Mr. Darbandi of Chandler, AZ graduated from high school with a GPA of 4.0. He will be pursuing a degree in Political Science at The University of Arizona at Tucson.
Mr. Michael Yerushalmi – $300 Award
Mr. Yerushalmi of Bay Side, NY is currently attending Binghampton University. He will be pursuing a Security Studies degree from Georgetown University.
Mr. Daniel Zaghi – $300 Award
Mr. Zaghi of Los Angeles, CA is currently pursuing a degree in Medicine from UCLA School of Medicine. Mr. Zaghi was also a scholarship recipient in year 2002.
Mr. Wrya Rahimi – $250 Award
Mr. Rahimi of Goteborg, SWEDEN received his undergraduate degree from Tarbiat Modarress University in Iran. He is currently pursuing a Master of Philosophy degree leading to a Ph.D. in Structural Engineering from The University of Sheffield in Sweden.
Mr. Arman Eshraghi – $200 Award
Mr. Eshraghi of Tehran, IRAN is currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology in Tehran, Iran.
Miss Behdis Seraj – $200 Award
Miss Seraj of Babol, IRAN is currently pursuing a degree in Education from Azad University of Babol, Iran.
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Award Recipients for Year 2002 (Total awards = $3,750 USD)
Ms. Bahareh Habibi – $1000.00 Award
Ms. Habibi of Portland, OR graduated from high school with a GPA of 3.8 and ranked 106 in a class of 544 . She will be pursuing a degree in Chemistry (Pre-Med) at Portland State University.
Ms. Shapari Enshayan – $500.00 Award
Ms. Enshayan of Westlake Village, CA graduated from Pomona College (cum laude) with a BA in Psychology. She is currently serving as Community Development Volunteer with Peace Corp. in Bulgaria. She will be pursuing a Masters degree in International Affairs at Columbia University.
Ms. Parisa Ghazi – $500.00 Award
Ms. Ghazi of Somers Point, NJ graduated from high school with a GPA of 3.98. She will be pursuing a degree in Political Science (Pre-Law) at Rutgers University.
Ms. Afarin Majidi – $500.00 Award
Ms. Majidi of Brooklyn, NY graduated from Barnard College (cum laude) with a BA in English. She is currently working as a freelance editor for Time Out New York Eating & Dining Guide She will be pursuing a Masters of Fine Arts in Writing at New School University.
Ms. Shabnam Mirsaeedi – $500.00 Award
Ms. Mirsaeedi of Midland, MI is currently pursuing a degree in Foreign Service (Pre-Law) at Alma College. She is fluent in five languages and has a GPA of 3.71.
Mr. Daniel Zaghi – $500.00 Award
Mr. Zaghi of Los Altos, CA graduated (cum laude) with a BS in Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior from University of California, Davis. He will be pursuing a degree in Medicine at UCLA.
Mr. Bahram Shoumali – $250.00 Award
Mr. Shoumali of Tehran, Iran is currently attending Azad University of Shahreza in Esfahan. He is pursuing a degree in Petro-Chemical Engineering.
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Award Recipients for Year 2001 (Total awards = $2,000 USD)
Ms. Sarah Ramsay – $1000.00 Award
Ms. Ramsay of Portland, OR graduated from high school with a GPA of 4.0 and ranked 1 in a class of 289 . She will be pursuing a degree in Neuroscience & Behavior (Pre-Med) at Columbia University.
Mr. Ghodrat Rahimi – $500.00 Award
Mr. Rahimi of Tehran, Iran is a third year student at the “Azaad” University of Tehran. He is pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Mr. Houman Dal’lali – $500.00 Award
Mr. Dal’lali of Tehran, Iran graduated from high school with a GPA of 19.6 out of 20, and has passed the entrance exam to universities (Konkoor) with a rank of 625 out of over 1,200,000 participants. Mr. Dal’lali will be pursuing a degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering at Polytechnic University of Tehran.