In 2020, Mohammad Asadi Lari (3M National Student Fellow 2018) was one of the individuals who lost his life on flight 752, shot down near Tehran, Iran. At that time, Mohammad was in his second year of an eight-year MD/PhD program at the University of Toronto. When Mohammad’s 3M NSF cohort think of him, the words compassionate and dedicated come to mind. In memory of Mohammad, the Council of Fellows established the Mohammad Asadi Lari Council of Fellows Scholarship of $1,000.00 to cover the cost of registration* and other expenses for one recipient to attend Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) annual conference (cost and location vary each year). The annual STLHE conference for 2025 will be held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan from June 10-13.
Karen Young, a past recipient, details their experience preparing an application for the Mohammad Asadi Lari scholarship. Read more here.
Guidelines:
You must be a past 3M National Student Fellow award recipient
You must demonstrate involvement in education advancement initiatives since receiving the 3M National Student Fellowship
You must not have received the Mohammad Asadi Lari Council of Fellows Scholarship previously
Preference will be given to those who demonstrate a commitment to breaking down barriers to higher education
How to apply:
Applicants will submit a 500-word application stating the educational advancement initiatives they have been involved in since receiving the 3M NSF. The deadline for applications for 2025 is February 28. Please send your application by the due date to 3mnsf@stlhe.ca. The Council of Fellows will adjudicate this award based on the criteria and applicants will be notified of their decision no later than March 30, 2025.
Note: This scholarship of $1,000.00 will be put towards STLHE conference registration, travel, accommodation, per diem, Council of Fellows reunion dinner, or any other expenses associated with attending the STLHE conference. If needed, successful applicants will have to seek funding from other sources to cover some of these expenses.
