ICEC- 2026_2027 Scholarship Program- Application Form  (Download Word Format)

ICEC- 2026_2027 Scholarship Program- Application Form  (PDF Format)

ICEC- 2026_2027-Scholarship Program Description

Click on flowchart  to see the steps.

NEW FAMILIES:  

Starting on August 11, 2025  until September 4, 2025 you can follow the steps below to pre- register

1. Go to new families link (below) to pre-register
2. you need to choose a unique username and password and an email address for “the primary account owner”.  This person can login to see the homework, update the information and receives email from the teacher.
3. Choose a unique username and password for each student. (If no email address, put first.lastname@myemail.com)
4. Fill the registration form 
5.  New students, who wish to join, will need to come to school on September 6 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM to finish their registration.

Each student needs to have an email address,  If he/she does not have email address yet, use something like firstname.lastname@myemail.com to preregister.  You can change it when he/she has an email address.

After September 4, 2025, you have to go to School on September 6th between 10:00 am-12:00 noon and be on the waiting list.  After September 6th, you have to check with school to see if there is any space available.

CLICK on Link Below for New families information and registration Form:

• New Families Instruction and Registration Form 

Returning Families: 

1. login to the site ( login tab on top right side of home page)
2. Use your username or email that you used to register with your password
3. Use menu on the right of the page to update any information
4. click on second menu item on the right to register and pay and add a new student
5. Pay on line with Paypal or credit card

• For more instruction click on Returning Families 

Registration Priority:

1-Returning Students
2- Returning Students’ siblings
3- Pre-registered  New Families
4- Walking New families

If you have any questions or need any assistance, please email info@iraneducationalcenter.org

Iran Cultural and Educational Center

Iran Arbabi Scholarship Program

The Iran Arbabi Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students of Iranian descent entering or attending an accredited post-secondary institution.  The scholarship is granted annually to at least one eligible applicant, selected based on the eligibility criteria listed below. An independent committee that consists of a panel of distinguished scholars and chaired by a member of the ICEC Board of Trustees screens applications in the summer. Members of the selection committee may also interview the finalists. The recipient (s) may use the scholarship to attend an accredited college across the United States. Scholarships are not limited to any specific field or career objective and may be used to pursue any academic discipline for undergraduate or graduate studies.

2019-2020 Scholarship

For the academic year 2019-2020, two separate scholarships will be awarded to applicants who meet the eligibility requirements and are selected by the Selection Committee. The second donation has been made possible by a donation from the National University of Iran Alumni Association.  

Basic Requirements

Applicants should meet the following requirements to be considered for the Iran Arbabi Scholarship. They must:

1. 1. 1. Be of Iranian descent
      2. Be a U.S. citizen or lawfully reside in the United States
      3. Submit verification of participation in activities that promote Persian culture and heritage to include, but not limited to attendance at a Farsi language school, participation in Persian art or cultural group (music, dance, theater, etc.), volunteer activities for a Persian community-based charity, active participation in a Persian student association, etc.
      4. Attend, or be accepted for attendance at, an accredited American college or university in a full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program.
      5. If attending an undergraduate program:
         • Possess a high school diploma, or the recognized equivalent of a high school diploma,
         • Have good academic standing (GPA of 3.0 or higher)
      6. If attending a graduate program:
         • • Possess proof of successful completion of undergraduate studies, i.e., Bachelor degree

          

All participants need to:

• • 1. Complete and submit a Scholarship Application Form along with:

a) Two letters of recommendation; at least one letter should be from an instructor/professor or other high school/college professional

b) Two one-page essays each on:

i) What are your dreams and aspirations?

ii) How has your cultural heritage formed the person you are, and in what way will this serve you as an asset to promote Persian language and culture in the future? 

• • 2. An official transcript with the college seal on it

Important Application Dates

May 1, 2019 – ICEC starts accepting applications for the 2019-2020 school year. The Application Form will be available for download from the ICEC website at:

 http://iraneducationalcenter.org/scholarship-application/

July 15, 2019 – Final postmarked deadline in order to be considered for the 2019-2020 Scholarship Program.  Application materials must be mailed in one packet to:

Iran Abrabi Scholarship Program
Iran Cultural and Educational Center
12030 Gatewater Drive
Potomac, MD 20854

Transcripts and letters of recommendation should not be sent separately. Incomplete, e-mailed, or faxed applications will not be considered.  Winners of the scholarship will be notified by August 31, 2019 and names will be posted on the ICEC web site.

Scholarship Conditions

The Iran Arbabi Scholarships may be used to supplement existing benefits from the student’s college or university, or from other foundations or organizations. Recipients may use the scholarship to cover the costs of tuition, fees, room, and board. Funds will be paid to selected candidates upon receiving transcripts and proof of course registration and enrollment.

Financial need may be taken into consideration in awarding a scholarship.  If the Scholarship Committee determines that financial need will be taken into consideration, the applicant may be required to provide financial information at a later time.  Such financial information would include, but not limited to, federal income tax returns of the applicant.  If the applicant is claimed as a dependent on the federal income tax return of another person, then that other person’s financial resources will be considered in assessing financial need.  DO NOT INCLUDE COPIES OF FEDERAL TAX RETURNS WITH THE APPLICATION PACKET.  IF THEY ARE SUBSEQUENTLY REQUIRED, THE APPLICANT WILL BE SO ADVISED.

Click on links below to download the scholarship package or the application:

ICEC Scholorship Program Application packet 2017-2018

ICEC Scholorship Program Application 2017-2018

Immediately– ICEC starts accepting applications for the 2017-2018 school year. The Application Form will be available for download from the ICEC web site:

2017-2018 ICEC Scholorship Program Application Packet

May 1, 2017 – Final postmarked deadline in order to be considered for the 2017-2018 Scholarship Program.  Application materials must be mailed in one packet to:

Iran Abrabi Scholarship Program
Iran Cultural and Educational Center
12030 Gatewater Drive
Potomac, MD 20854

Transcripts and letters of recommendation should not be sent separately. Incomplete, e-mailed, or faxed applications will not be considered.  Winners of the scholarship will be notified by August 1, 2017 and names will be posted on the ICEC web site.

Click on links below to download the scholarship package or the application:

ICEC Scholorship Program Application packet final (15-16)

Application 2015-2016

Immediately– ICEC starts accepting applications for the 2015-2015 school year. The Application Form will be available for download from the ICEC web site:

2015-2016 ICEC Scholorship Program Application packet

June 30, 2015 – Final postmarked deadline in order to be considered for the 2015-2016 Scholarship Program.  Application materials must be mailed in one packet to:

Iran Abrabi Scholarship Program
Iran Cultural and Educational Center
12030 Gatewater Drive
Potomac, MD 20854

Transcripts and letters of recommendation should not be sent separately. Incomplete, e-mailed, or faxed applications will not be considered.  Winners of the scholarship will be notified by August 1, 2015 and names will be posted on the ICEC web site.