Application Process
Each year the Amin Arasteh Foundation offers numerous scholarships to deserving students.
Depending on available funding, Amin Arasteh Foundation prioritizes funding to qualified applicants. Pursuant to the review process, selections are made according to the following criteria:
Criteria
- Be enrolled or eligible for enrollment at an accredited postsecondary institution in the United States
- Have completed the matriculation process which involves testing, placement, acceptance, etc.
- Be enrolled in a degree program full-time
- Have excellent academic standing with 3.5 CGPA or higher
- Have financial need as demonstrated through application
Application Timelines
- Accepting Applications from April 1 to July 30
- Final Decision Notification by August 15
How to apply
If you believe you meet the eligibility requirements, please submit the below documents to us via email: info@arastehfoundation.org
- Scholarship Application Form (please email info@arastehfoundation.org to receive the application form)
- Write an essay about yourself, your goals, the challenges you have overcome and why you should be a recipient of this scholarship (This essay should be in 500 words or more but not more than 2 pages)
- Letters of recommendation from a current or former teacher or instructor
- An Academic Transcript, sealed and sent DIRECTLY to our office
- Relevant pages of the most recent tax return for you and/or your parent(s)/guardian
- Supply a brief resume (no more than 2 pages) including education history, work experience, and any other pertinent information such as community involvement and volunteer positions
- Any financial considerations that might not be accurately captured in the application form