MOMENI FOUNDATION

The Momeni Foundation was established by Mojtaba Momeni with the dedicated goal of providing scholarships to high-achieving high school graduates and committed full-time college students of Iranian heritage worldwide. The purpose of our Iranian scholarship foundation is to support the aspirations of the new in-line generation of young Iranians, facilitating their academic pursuits and helping them achieve their dreams.

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“Digaraan kaashtand o maa khordeem; Maa bekaareem o digaraan bokhorand” ~ Persian Poem
As others planted for us to harvest; so shall we plant for others to harvest

Welcome

The idea of providing scholarships to students of Iranian descent originated in 1984 by my father, Mojtaba (Mehrdad) Momeni. He says:

In an afternoon of pondering about my life and setting goals, I realized that without the benefit of scholarships I could not have achieved what I was achieving in my life. At that time, I added the establishment of an organization dedicated to advancing education and providing scholarships to students, to my 20-year plan list.”

In 1993, he started a small local scholarship program through Iranian Professional Society of Oregon. In 1998, wanting to expand the program beyond the borders of the City of Portland, he established Momeni Family Fund, as part of Oregon Community Foundation. Momeni Family Fund was involved in supporting educational and charitable organizations throughout Oregon until 2001.

In February 2001, realizing his long term goal, he established Momeni Foundation as the final stage of the evolution of his original plan to provide scholarships to full time college students of Iranian descent anywhere in the world.

Momeni Foundation is a Private Non-Profit Organization under IRS rule (501) 3c funded solely by my father.
We hope that visitors of this site and the scholarship recipients will also, some day, establish their own scholarship programs.

Jasmine Ahrndt

President

Breaking Financial Barriers with a Scholarship Foundation for students of Iranian descent

As an Iranian-American non profit organization, we want everyone to feel included and hopeful. We understand that education can change lives, and we want to share that with as many people as possible. Our dedication transcends limits as we endeavor to dismantle barriers and open doors of opportunity for deserving students, irrespective of their origins or situations. With every scholarship granted, we sow seeds for the future, understanding that the ripple effect of education stretches well beyond the individual, sculpting communities and sculpting the world.

How are recipients selected for our Iranian financial aid?

The selection process for Iranian financial aid involves a combination of objective criteria, such as income and need assessment, as well as subjective factors, including extra curricular activities and goals. Applicants are required to submit documents, including academic transcripts, financial data, personal essays and activities, that will serve as the basis of their selection. 

Here’s a simpler explanation of the additional requirements:

  • You need to prove that you have Iranian heritage.
  • You should be enrolled full-time in a college or university any where in the world, either as an undergraduate or a graduate student including PhD, and you must be working towards a degree.
  • A cover letter on why you need the financial assistance and your goals
  • Transcript of previous educational qualification(s).
  • Additional supporting documents ( for verification purpose)
    For a complete list of requirements please visit our Application page. If you have specific questions you may use our Contact us page and drop us a message there, or just simply email us at momenifoundation@gmail.com or call us at (+1) 727-433-2133 (US).

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APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP

The Financial Assistance Scholarship is open to graduating high school students and current college students at any level (undergraduate, graduate, and PhD) who are of Iranian descent, regardless of their citizenship or where they live. 

Frequently Asked Questions Please visit our FAQ page for a complete list

The Momeni Foundation is a non-profit organization, founded by Mojtaba Momeni, dedicated to empowering Iranian descent students who want to pursue higher education in the United States. We help you in your academic endeavors through financial assistance, mentorship, and resources.

To prove your Iranian descent, you can provide various documents. The simplest is a copy of your US birth certificate, which should include your parents’ place of birth. Alternatively, you can submit your Iranian birth certificate, Iranian passport, or your parents’ Iranian passport or birth certificate where you are listed as their child.

If your school will send the transcript directly, include an unofficial copy of your transcript with a note stating, “Official copy will be mailed directly from my college.”

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications after the June 30th deadline. It wouldn’t be fair to those who submitted their applications on time.

Given the volume of applications we receive, we’re unable to respond to individual inquiries regarding receipt. However, the US Postal Service is reliable, and all applications typically reach us when mailed.

Momeni Foundation is a private non-profit organization established under IRS rule (501) 3C with Tax Id: 93-1317612