Dr. Hassan Homami Memorial Scholarship
Dr. Hassan Homami was a beloved husband who recently passed away after a life dedicated to education and engineering.
Hassan was a strong believer in the importance of learning, expanding one’s mind, and pursuing higher education. He was passionate about helping the next generation of young learners access the education they sought. Dr. Hassan worked full-time while earning his PhD, and he gave back as a mentor to interns throughout his career.
This scholarship is dedicated to supporting graduate students who are pursuing degrees in engineering. His journey as a first-generation immigrant and his work in intelligent and smart transportation systems inspired this award’s focus. By helping students who share his values, we hope to continue his legacy of mentorship and educational empowerment.
Eligibility Criteria
Any graduate student who is studying engineering may apply for this scholarship opportunity. Preference will be given to: 1) First-generation immigrants; 2) Engineering Students specializing in transportation systems.
Application Instructions
To apply, please address the following in your application essay:
- Describe your specific interest in engineering and your chosen field of study.
- Share how you first became passionate about engineering and identify particular areas within engineering (especially transportation systems, if applicable) that excite you most.
- Explain your plan for expanding your knowledge and making an impact in your field.
- Share your story, your vision, and your commitment to making a difference—just as Dr. Hassan did throughout his life.
Please address the following:
- Describe your specific interest in engineering and your chosen field of study.
- Share how you first became passionate about engineering and identify particular areas within engineering (especially transportation systems, if applicable) that excite you most.
- Explain your plan for expanding your knowledge and making an impact in your field.
- Share your story, your vision, and your commitment to making a difference—just as Dr. Hassan did throughout his life.
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FAQ
The application deadline is Dec 16, 2025. Winners will be announced on Jan 16, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jan 16, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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