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Persia provides educational support to Iranians worldwide

Established in 1997, Persia Educational Foundation is a non-governmental UK charity

Our mission is to support Iranians worldwide who have the ambition to give back to their communities through the pursuit of public service. Since 2016, Persia assists Iranian-descent students and young professionals, primarily in the UK, but also internationally.

Abdolreza Ansari Scholarship

In honour of one of persia educational foundation’s founding trustees, the foundation has established the Abdolreza Ansari scholarship for Master or Doctorate programme in human rights or public service
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Maryam Mirzakhani Scholarshi

In honour of the late award-winning Stanford mathematician, Maryam Mirzakhani, Persia Educational Foundation has established the Persia Mirzakhani Scholarship forwomen in STEM.
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Persia Educational Foundation Awards Ansari Scholarship & Celebrates Award-Winning Short Film by Iranian-Descent Young Women

In honour of one of persia educational foundation’s founding trustees, the foundation has established the Abdolreza Ansari scholarship for Master or Doctorate programme in human rights or public service
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Beloved Iranian-American stars, Tehran & Maz Jobrani, help announce the 2025 Persia Mirzakhani Scholarship 

In honour of one of persia educational foundation’s founding trustees, the foundation has established the Abdolreza Ansari scholarship for Master or Doctorate programme in human rights or public service
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Celebrating the 2024 Abdolreza Ansari Scholarship Recipient

In honour of one of persia educational foundation’s founding trustees, the foundation has established the Abdolreza Ansari scholarship for Master or Doctorate programme in human rights or public service
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Pioneering Interdisciplinary Doctoral Student Wins Persia’s 2024-2025 Mirzakhani Scholarship

In honour of one of persia educational foundation’s founding trustees, the foundation has established the Abdolreza Ansari scholarship for Master or Doctorate programme in human rights or public service
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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We Are One #Iran Short Film Festival Announces Winners

Following a successful We Are One #Iran Short Film Festival, Persia Educational Foundation announced the winners on International Day of Education, Wednesday, 24 January.

WEBINARS

Protecting culture

In Conversation with ICC Lawyer, Dr. Hirad Abtahi
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Innovation & The Future

Join Persia as we host a meaningful conversation with Cyrus Sigari
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Ansari Scholarship Award Ceremony

Persia Educational Foundation is pleased to welcome Human Rights day 2022 by hosting its Persia Ansari Scholarship Award ceremony.
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Persia Educational Foundation can only provide scholarships to deserving students with the assistance of generous donors like you. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
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EDUCATION & TRAINING

New children’s books

Nazila Fathi’s books on Cyrus and Avicenna, give a new meaning to Fathi’s inspiration from Louise Rosenblatt’s insight on the impact of protagonists on understanding our own selves.

Persia recognised by Awards for All to advance integration in the UK

Persia Educational Foundation has once again been recognised for its educational activities by the UK Awards for All.

EXHIBITIONS & PRESENTATION

Persia Educational Foundation Hosts an Exclusive 16 Days of Activism Reception Marking Iran’s Woman Life Freedom Movement

The Invitation Only Event Features Film Premiere, Scholarship Announcement, and Book Launch

Celebrate “The Last King”: A Historic Persian Adaptation of Stephen King’s

Join us for a special soiree with producer Ali Mashayekhi and cast members at The Conduit Club, Covent Garden, on June 19 at 5:00 PM.

Women Life Freedom Short Film Festival – London

Persia & Film Buzz announce #WomenLifeFreedom Short Film Fest, showcasing Iranian women’s films, supporting gender equality, and scholarship

Event Offers Best of Persian Art and Cuisine

Persia Educational Foundation hosts Dinner & Discourse in Support of Scholarship Fund

OUR SPONSORS

In addition to anonymous donors, the following have generously supported our initiatives as well as joint efforts: