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: _ 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 s-ayman-nolley@neiu.edu All questions can also be directed to s-ayman-nolley@neiu.edu ... signed) application form and writing submission should be emailed by 4:30 p.m June 15, 2021 to Saba Ayman-Nolley s-ayman-nolley@neiu.edu All questions can also be directed to s-ayman-nolley@neiu.edu... 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... Inform General Information Scholarship Application Certification ation Scholarship Application Certification I certify that all information provided on this application is complete and accurate