Omid Behbahani Scholarship
The Omid Behbahani Scholarship was created to honor the life and legacy of Omid Behbahani, beloved son of Negar and Alireza Behbahani and devoted brother to Tara Behbahani.
Omid was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. A proud Buckeye, he followed in his father’s footsteps and graduated from The Ohio State University, where he excelled academically and pursued his dream of working in corporate America. Shortly after graduation, he began his professional journey with the H.J. Heinz Company.
Omid brought passion and energy to everything he did—whether in school, at work, or in his personal life. He was known for his creativity, determination, and generosity. His colleagues admired his strong work ethic and infectious personality, while his family remembers his calm, thoughtful, and selfless spirit.
In December 2014, Omid tragically lost his life in a car accident. True to his giving nature, he became an organ donor—saving and transforming the lives of others. This act of kindness reflects the values Omid lived by every day.
The Omid Behbahani Scholarship serves as a lasting tribute to his memory. It supports eligible students who embody Omid’s values—dedication, kindness, and the pursuit of excellence.
The Ehteshami Scholarship at the University of Cincinnati
The Ehteshami Scholarship is a prestigious award established by Mohammad and Zari Ehteshami to support eligible students pursuing a degree in engineering at the University of Cincinnati (UC). This scholarship reflects a commitment to academic excellence, cultural heritage, and the empowerment of future leaders in the engineering field.
Funded by generous donors and administered by the Persian American Cultural Society (PACS), the scholarship provides a $5,000 award to a deserving student each academic year.
Final selection is coordinated in collaboration with PACS and University of Cincinnati, ensuring that the recipient not only demonstrates academic merit but also embodies the spirit of community, ambition, and leadership that the scholarship honors.
We are honored to announce that the Persian American Cultural Society (PACS) is now accepting applications for the Fall 2025 Omid Behbahani & Ehteshami Scholarship. This opportunity is open to all eligible students who submit and complete application by the deadline of 7/15/2025. All eligible submissions will be reviewed by the PACS Scholarship Committee, and selected recipients will be notified before the start of the academic year.
Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2025
We are proud to announce that the Persian American Cultural Society (PACS) is now accepting applications for the Fall 2025 Omid Behbahani Scholarship.
Eligibility:
Open to all eligible students who submit a completed application.
Deadline:
7/15/2025
All eligible applications will be reviewed by the PACS Scholarship Committee. Awards will be announced prior to the start of the academic year.