Houtan Scholarship Foundation Hispanic Scholarships for International Studdents

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible Countries: Applications are open for students residing in any country.
• Eligible Course or Subjects: Only graduate study courses in any subject
• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the given criteria:
• Must be a graduate student, regardless of the student’s field of study; the award will be sent directly to the graduate school
• The applicant should have a working knowledge of Parsi and should demonstrate an active interest in Iranian culture, heritage, and literature.
• The applicant must presently be attending or anticipate attending an accredited graduate school
• Each finalist must complete an interview, either by phone or in person, with Mina Houtan, PhD, Founder and Chairperson of the Houtan Scholarship Foundation. This is the Foundation’s first step in establishing a relationship with the student.

Offered Benefits

The Houtan Scholarship Foundation Hispanic award is worth $3500. This amount will be granted to scholars each year of the graduate course.

Application Process

• How to Apply: The application process includes completing an online application form and upload the required documents.
• Supporting Documents: Applicants must provide the following documents:
• Two letters of recommendation: Either both letters from two professors or one from your teacher, instructor, professor, and another one from an employer. Note: If your professor would like to send the recommendation directly, have them send the recommendation to [email protected] with the subject line as “YOUR NAME – letter of recommendation”.
• College transcript,
• Goals and aspirations essay: Write an essay either in Parsi or English in 500-1000 words and tell about your goals relating to your education, career, and future plans.
• Letter of admission to graduate school (if applicable), and
• Any additional files (optional) must be sent as a part of application form of scholarship.
• Admission Requirements: Applicants must have an excellent past academic record. Applicants must attach parents’ W-2 form
• Language Requirement: GRE, IELTS, TOEFL are the kind of certificates that can demonstrate your English ability to any university.