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
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 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