Become A PAL

Empower the next generation of Iranians

Iranian alumni hold a wealth of experience, insight, and knowledge that can meaningfully support and accelerate students’ personal and professional growth.

We invite passionate and dedicated Iranian alumni to become part of our community. By dedicating just a few hours each month, in a format that fits your schedule, you can support students and recent graduates while helping inspire and strengthen the next generation of Iranian excellence.

PAL Roles & Responsibilities:

  • On average, PALs dedicate about 5 hours per month to supporting Iranian students through:

    • Facilitating one-on-one connections

    • Serving as a panelist in our Trails of Lights Webinar series

    • Attending in-person events, including our bi-annual Community Circle events

    • Must be a University alumnus who has graduated within the last 10 years.

    • Current graduate and professional school students with a bachelor's degree are permitted to be PALs

    • Must have attended a US or Canadian institution for their undergraduate or graduate degree program

    • Must have prior leadership and/or mentorship experience

  • By joining the PAL Program, PALs gain access to a dedicated, caring network of fellow alumni who are looking to make a difference in their community. PALs also join our ISC Leadership Cohort, where they get access to:

    • Connections with like-minded Iranians to network, collaborate, and grow

    • PAL-exclusive networking events

    • Monthly regional social gatherings

    • Telegram Group Chat

    • Annual Retreat

Applications for the 2026 cohort are closed! Stay tuned for our 2027 application.