May 2026 Newsletter

Scholarship Applications Are Now Open

We are pleased to announce that the 2026 scholarship applications are now open! The Iranian American Women Foundation is committed to supporting students in their pursuit of higher education and is proud to offer financial assistance to those who demonstrate academic dedication and financial need.

Applications are open to individuals with valid legal status in the United States who are enrolled in a U.S. educational institution.

Submit your application by May 31 through our website.

Meditation Session

with Shahrzad Ardalan & Sina Bayat

Join us as we journey inward—learning to quiet the mind, open the heart, and reconnect with a deeper sense of calm and balance.

Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Wilshire Corridor, Los Angeles



The exact venue address will be provided in the order confirmation email.

Please make sure to register in advance! Space is limited, and no tickets will be sold at the door.

Solo Exhibition by Fatemeh Burnes: The Eighth Veil

We are delighted to congratulate our Visual Arts Advisor, Fatemeh Burnes, on her solo exhibition at High Noon in New York.

Fatemeh is an Iranian-American visual artist, curator, educator, and activist based in Los Angeles. She exhibits nationally and internationally, and her work has appeared in Hyperallergic, Artillery Magazine, Art Ltd, LA Weekly, Artweek LA, ArtDaily New York, and ArtNet News, among others. Her practice explores nature and human nature through contemporary events, with recent work addressing immigration, identity, and the experience of being a woman. Since 1992, she has curated over 100 exhibitions and engaged in arts advocacy. Burnes is the founder or co-founder of Artist on the Bridge, XXLA, and the UOOORS Collective, and is a member of Tiger Strikes Asteroid, Los Angeles.

Exhibition Dates: April 17 – May 30, 2026

Artist Talk: May 2, 1–2 PM

High Noon Gallery

68 Reade Street, New York, NY 10007

Mentorship Program

We invite you to make a difference by becoming a mentor in our Mentorship Program. This initiative connects experienced professionals with young Iranian Americans, fostering growth, guidance, and mutual learning. As a mentor, you’ll have the unique opportunity to share your expertise, help the next generation navigate their educational and career paths, and build meaningful connections within the community.

Join us in empowering the future!

Stay tuned for more exciting events & updates!