Typically these organizations give small grants intended to supplement personal funds, university scholarships, or other awards. Because of current U.S. economic sanctions, awards are usually limited to individuals who are already enrolled in U.S. colleges or universities.  Often, eligibility criteria require that the student already be in the United States or else award the funds directly to the institution in which the student is enrolled.

Children of Persia Scholarship Program.  For undergraduate study only; student must be living in legal status in the United States. http://childrenofpersia.org

Evolving Perceptions. Iranian or Iranian-American artist aged eighteen to thirty, living and studying fine arts in the United States. http://www.evolvingperceptions.com/scholarship.html

Houtan Scholarship Foundation.  For graduate-level study only. http://www.houtan.org/application.asp

Iranian Association of Boston. Must be studying in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut, or Rhode Island. http://www.iaboston.org

Iranian Scholarship Foundation. Undergraduate studies only; student must be in the United States in legal status. http://www.iranianscholarships.com/scholarships.html

Payvand School/Iranian Federated Women’s Club scholarships. For both male and female students accepted to U.S. institutions; also some smaller awards specifically for students at DeAnza College, CA. http://www.payvand.org/Fund_~_Iranian_Student_Scholarship_Fund.html

Unique Zan Foundation. Essay contest for Iranian women already attending U.S. graduate or undergraduate programs. http://www.uniquezanfoundation.org/grants.php#scholarship-fund