Established in 2014, the Iran Arbabi Scholarship Program proudly upholds its mission of supporting exceptional students within our community. For the 2025–2026 academic year, the Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce that two awards of $1,500 each will be granted to Mr. Keon Faroughi and Ms. Neeki Sharifi. Mr. Faroughi will be attending the University […]

Dear Current and Former Families and Friends, We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support in making Nowruz 1404 such a wonderful celebration. Your encouragement of your children’s participation and your dedication made this event a success. From performances to behind-the-scenes coordination, your collective efforts allowed students to showcase their talents and cultural heritage […]

The Iran Arbabi Scholarship Program 2024-2025 Scholarship Iran Cultural and Education Center (ICEC) accepts applications for the award of The Iran Arbabi Scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year.  Up to two separate scholarships, each for $1500, will be awarded to applicants who meet the eligibility requirements and are selected by the Selection Committee. This scholarship […]

Distinguished Community Service Commendation – 2024 Greetings, In March 2024, the Iran Cultural & Educational Center (ICEC) was awarded the “Distinguished Community Service Commendation – 2024” in recognition for its cultural and educational achievements by Middle Eastern American Advisory Group (MEAAG) of the Montgomery County. MEAAG is one of five cultural and ethnic advisory groups […]

Greetings, Words cannot convey the extent of our gratitude to the Anjoman, Norooz (Nowruz) Committee, past and present parent, and student volunteers, as well as the instructional staff and students for offering our community another memorable Norooz (Nowruz) celebration. Your ingenuity, tireless work, generosity with your time, excellent communication and coordination, and above all your love […]

Iran Cultural and Educational Center Iran Arbabi Scholarship Iran Cultural and Educational Center Iran Arbabi Scholarship 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. […]

Dear Friends and ICEC Community, Our heartfelt gratitude to the past and present students, parent-volunteers and the instructional staff for offering a Nowruz celebration, which after three years once again brought our community together to enjoy the best of Iranian culture. Your dedication, creativity, perseverance, and tireless efforts behind the scenes helped overcome major unexpected […]

The Iran Arbabi Scholarship Program, established in 2014, continued its annual scholarship awards for the academic year 2022-2023.  In August 2022, an independent Panel of Experts, appointed by the ICEC Board of Trustees, using specific criteria, evaluated the qualifications and merits of all applicants. It is a great pleasure to announce that the Scholarship Committee […]

Roshan Institute for Persian Studies Presents: Rumi’s 815th Birthday When: Sunday September 18th from 3:00 – 6:00 pm EST Where: The Atrium at the Adele H. Stamp Student Union 3972 Campus Drive, College Park, MD  20742  

The Iran Arbabi Scholarship Program resumed its annual scholarship awards for the academic year 2021-2022 following a one-year interruption caused by the pandemic COVID-19. This year the Scholarship Program received more applications from qualified candidates. An independent Panel of Experts, appointed by the ICEC Board of Trustees, using specific criteria, evaluated the qualifications and merits […]