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 2026 Ehteshami Scholarship.  This opportunity is open to all eligible students who submit and complete application by the deadline of 9/15/2026. 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 2026

We are proud to announce that the Persian American Cultural Society (PACS) is now accepting applications for the Fall 2026 Ehteshami Scholarship.

Eligibility:

Open to all eligible students who submit a completed application.

Deadline:
9/15/2026

All eligible applications will be reviewed by the PACS Scholarship Committee. Awards will be announced prior to the start of the academic year.