APSIH Graduation Award Ceremony 2024
24th Annual Academic Achievement Awards
On Saturday, May 4, 2024, the Association of Professors and Scholars of Iranian Heritage will hold its twenty-fourth annual graduation ceremony, honoring academic achievements by students of Iranian Heritage who will be graduating in the 2023/2024 academic years.
During this momentous ceremony, students and their families will have the unique opportunity to interact with esteemed scientists, scholars, and professors of Iranian heritage who are on the faculty or conduct research at various universities in California and elsewhere. These mentors have graciously agreed to guide and inspire the honored students on their academic journey. All attending graduates will receive a certificate, and several special sponsored awards will be issued to the graduating students who have demonstrated an outstanding record of accomplishment in pursuing their academic goals.
Please join us on Saturday, May 4th, to celebrate the success and achievements of our graduates. Please also feel free to wear your cap and gown.
The deadline for submitting the applications is April 26, 2024.
Categories:
I: High School Graduates with Outstanding SAT scores and GPAs
II: Outstanding College Graduates (B.S. or B.A.)
III: Outstanding College Graduate at the Master’s level (MS, MBA, MA., MPH, etc.)
IV: Doctoral (Terminal) Degree Graduates (Ph.D., all doctoral degrees such as MD, DDS, PharmD, JD)
V: Post-Doctoral Associates
Requirements for the APSIH Graduation Award
| Category | Conditions | Requirements |
| High School | SAT above 1250 or minimum ACT score of 26; unweighted GPA above 3.8/4.0; had AP and Honor courses from a Southern CA high school |
A copy of a recent transcript and documents about awards, community service, extra-curricular activities, and the like |
| BS, BA | GPA above 3.5; from a California university | Your recent resume, a copy of the recent transcript, and documents about awards, community service, extra-curricular activities, and the like |
| M.S., M.A., MBA, JD | GPA above 3.7 from a U.S. university or | Your recent resume, a copy of the most recent transcript, and documents about awards, community service, extra-curricular activities, and the like |
| Post-Doctorate, Ph.D., MD, DDS, and other Doctoral Degrees | Exceptional professional and ethical performance while pursuing a doctoral degree from a US university or | Your recent resume, a copy of the recent transcript, and advisor information (name, phone, email) |
The Reviewing Committee consists of a selected group of anonymous senior academicians. The review process is confidential, remains under seal, and is only shared with the applicants before the event. Those invited will have their names advertised on our site and our event booklet.
