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to build a bright future
for the global Iranian community
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for the global Iranian community
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FAQ
Why do I have to do community work?
For many reasons, most importantly:a. Doing community service helps you develop strong leadership skills. We are looking for leaders of tomorrow who will give back to the community.
b. A resume that is balanced with academic achievements and community service will help you in pursuing the best undergraduate and graduate programs and advancing your career.
Is this scholarship a Merit based scholarship only?
ISF scholarships are both merit based and need based. See our Scholarships page for more details.Where do you get the money for these scholarships?
The funding for the scholarships is raised entirely through fundraising events and donations from generous people. This is thoroughly a community effort. We have not received a penny from any government or any organization belonging to any government, we raise all our funds by holding fundraising events. All the members of the ISF Board of Trustees and all committee members are volunteers and do not receive any compensation from the ISF. ISF does not have a payroll or anyone on a 1099 payment schedule. In fact, all the members of the committees are themselves donors to the fund. The children of the committee members and board of trustees are not allowed to apply for ISF scholarships.My parents live in Iran and they don’t pay taxes in the US. Can I apply?
Yes. You may apply, but you must give us a lot of information about your parents and how you are supported in the U.S. We will ask you for documentation. We will do our best to verify the information about your source of financial support.Does ISF have a postgraduate scholarship program?
Yes, as of November 2018, ISF is offering scholarships to graduate students. At this time, due to limited resources and the financial complications of Iran’s economy and currency, we are only offering graduate scholarships to Iranian students who are studying in a terminal masters program as international students. Please see our Graduate Scholarship page for application information.I live in Iran; I very much want to come to the U.S. to study. Can you help me?
Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to support or sponsor students from outside the U.S.I live and study outside the United States. Can I apply for your scholarship?
No. ISF cannot transfer money outside of the U.S.I am a high school student. When can I apply?
You can apply once you have been accepted at a 4-year college or university.I am a junior and will be going to study abroad; can I apply for ISF scholarship?
No. ISF does not support students during their study aboard year. ISF does not send any money outside the U.S.I am a junior in college; can I still apply for scholarship?
Yes.I am a student at City Community College. Do I qualify for the ISF Scholarship?
No. However, when you transfer to a 4-year college, you can apply then.Why do I have to do community work?
For many reasons, most importantly:a. Doing community service helps you develop strong leadership skills. We are looking for leaders of tomorrow who will give back to the community.
b. A resume that is balanced with academic achievements and community service will help you in pursuing the best undergraduate and graduate programs and advancing your career.
