Iranian Heritage Student Award - Application 2021

Application
Iranian
Heritage
Eligibility and
Instructions
Student Award

Eligibility and Instructions
The Iranian Heritage Student Award for the College of Arts and Sciences provides annual support for
students in the College of Arts and Sciences, especially those from Iranian descent and interested/engaged
with Persian poetry and/or music. To participate, applicants must submit an original written work that will be
reviewed by a selection committee consisting of faculty in the College.
Undergraduate or graduate students whose area of study is in the College of Arts and Sciences ( with preference
for English, Linguistics, World Languages and Cultures, Art or Music) at Northeastern Illinois University are eligible
to apply. Applicants may be enrolled full time or part time. Applicants who are currently seniors must have at
least one semester remaining prior to graduation to be eligible.
Submission deadline is 4:30 p.m. on June 15.

General Information Eligibility and Instructions

(Please print)
Name___________________________________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________________________
City___________________________________ State_________________ Zip_________________________
Work Phone _______________________________ Cell Phone:_____________________________________
E-mail address____________________________________________________________________________

Other Information

Other Information

I am majoring in a program in the College of Arts and Sciences: ___Yes ___No

(check one)

I am an undergraduate student in my: ___Freshman ___Sophomore ___Junior ___Senior year ____Grad
student (check one)
I am studying in the department of : ___________________________
I am enrolled -----full- or ------part- time (check one)
(Applicants who are currently seniors or graduate students must have at least one semester remaining
prior to graduation.)
Number of credit hours completed:

_______

Cumulative NEIU G.P.A.:

_______

Expected Graduation Semester/Year:

_______

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Submission Guidelines and Criteria
Please in addition to this application, also submit a typed and double spaced written text
addressing the following:

250-500 word short essay describing your interest,

engagement and commitment to Persian poetry and/or music.
Submissions may include an informative or persuasive essay; a creative format (e.g., a poem,
submission of Persian music performance by the submitter); a journalistic approach (e.g.,
opinion/editorial piece); an open letter (e.g., to a public/elected official); or a personal narrative.

Questions
Other Inform General Information
Scholarship Application Certification

ation
Scholarship Application Certification

I certify that all information provided on this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I
authorize the Office of Institutional Advancement to verify the information that is contained on this application
and to release the information provided on this application to those individuals involved in the selection
process. I understand that any false statements, untruths or plagiarism will result in my forfeiture of the
scholarship should I be selected as the recipient. Also, I understand that any false statements, untruths or
plagiarism will result in my returning any/all monies awarded to me from the Iranian Heritage Student Award.
Signature_________________________________________________ Date___________________________

Address and Contact Information
Submission and Contact Information

A PDF of a completed (and signed) application form and
writing submission should be emailed by 4:30 p.m. June 15,
2021 to Saba Ayman-Nolley
All questions can also be directed to

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