Scholarship

Iran Opportunity Award

Institute of International Education
Award Not specified
Closing date No closing date
Location IR
For Individuals

About this opportunity

The Iran Opportunity Award offers financial and educational support for female Iranian students with outstanding academic records and low-income backgrounds aiming for a Master's or PhD program in the U.S. starting Fall 2025. This initiative covers upfront costs, including an English proficiency test, college application fees, U.S. visa and SEVIS fees, airfare, and a settlement allowance, as well as professional advising support. Prospective students are selected based on academic excellence, economic challenges, English proficiency, and application quality. The program aims to empower talented Iranian women on their journey to higher education in the United States by removing financial barriers to graduate education access.
End of March 2024
education graduate education masters degree PhD higher education international education women empowerment

Who can apply

Applicant Types

individual

Citizenship

🇮🇷 IR

Project Locations

🇺🇸 United States

Region

United States

Gender

female

Priority Groups

women_in_stem, low_income

How to apply

Interview required

Stages

  1. 1 multi_round

Required documents

cv · cover_letter · transcripts · letters_of_recommendation

Review process

Multi-stage evaluation including online application review, video evaluation, online video interview, and English practice test assessment

Additional benefits

  • career_services
  • travel_support

Restrictions

  • geographic_restrictions

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