Possible Sources of Scholarships for Muslim Students
North America
(Feb. 24/98) The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is offering scholarships for doctoral and postdoctoral work in science or engineering. These scholarships are being offered under a program to promote high technology. Conditions and application forms can be obtained from the Association of Muslim Scientists and Engineers (AMSE) by sending a message to [email protected]. [The AMSE is disseminating this information as a service to its members. It is not involved in the award or managment of these scholarships.] You can find more information about this topic from the following web site (spo.org).
The Islamic Development Bank also has some funds for Muslim students overseas. You can find more information about this topic from the following web site (spo.org).
(Mar. 13/99) Contact La-Riba (Islamic Finance House) at: 1-888-LARIBA1 because they have a special fund for Muslim students.
The following are two addresses you may approach for Islamic loans or grants (depending on their financial situation). Inshallah, just send them a brief note stating your program of study, financial need, and other relevant particulars. In sha’a Allah, within two to three weeks, you should receive a scholarship application form or whatever you will have requested.
Dr. Yousf Jasim Al-Hajji
Chairman, International Islamic Charitable Organization
P.O. Box 3434, Safat 13035 Kuwait
Dr. Maneh Al-Johani
Secretary General, World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY)
P.O. Box 10845, Riyadh 11443 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
(Dec. 8/98) Please note that ISNA (Islamic Society of North America) does not offer scholarships at this time.
USA Only
(Feb 1/99) The Fadel Education Foundation (FEF), Inc. is a non-profit educational foundation supporting education for Muslim U.S. citizens and permanent residents. The awards (scholarships) are distributed on a need and merit basis. Other conditions include recommendations from the Islamic center in which the applicant is participating. The deadline for requesting an application form for 1999-2000 is February 28, 1999.
To request information or an application form write to
FEF, Inc.
P.O.Box 211320
Martinez, GA 30907
The letter must be must be postmarked prior to February 28, 1999.
Hakeem Olajuwon Communication Scholarship
Scholarships are available to Qualified Muslim Students in the TV/Radio Broadcasting & Journalism at the University of Houston at both the Graduate and Under Graduate Level.
Scholarships awarded:
1996 ONE GRADUATE & ONE UNDER GRADUATE
1997 ONE UNDER GRADUATE
1998 TWO SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Interested Muslim students should contact:
School of Communications
University of Houston: 713-743-2871
For additional information please contact:
Dr. Saleha Khumawala Tel: 713-743-4829
or Zafar Mohammed Tel: 281-491-1507
Information available at http://www.isgh.org/general.htm
Canada Only
The Canadian Islamic Congress (CIC) has established an endowment fund to offer an annual $500 scholarship to a Muslim student who is studying journalism or media related subjects at a Canadian Post-Secondary institution. The annual deadline for receiving nomination at CIC is 12:00 noon on September 30th and the scholarship recipient will be announced at CIC’s annual Conference the following year. The student’s CV, a letter from the University or College verifying status, and a nomination letter from his/her Muslim community are required.
For more information, contact CIC at:
Canadian Islamic Congress
420 Erb St. West, Suite 424, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 6K6
Tel: 519-7461-CIC
Fax: 519-746-2929
Email: [email protected]
URL: www.cicnow.com
For 1997-98 school year, The Islamic Development Bank in co-ordination with ISNA-Canada has a scholarship program for students (Canadian Citizens only) belonging to the Muslim Community in Canada. This program is for a study in a recognized university/college for an undergraduate degree in a variety of fields. The selected students would be given a yearly stipend of a maximum of $5000.00. The program is intended for academically strong but financially weak students who are not in receipt of any other scholarships. The scholarship is offered as a loan to be refunded in reasonable installments by the students to The Canadian Islamic Trust Found. There are a number of other conditions. The deadline for applying is July 18, 1997. Application forms are available from:
ISNA-Canada
P.O. Box 160, Stn. `P’
Toronto, Ontario M5S 2S7
Phone: 416-977-2057
Fax: 416-971-6058/905-333-ISNA
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what He wills. He bestows female (offspring) upon whom He wills, and
bestows male (offspring) upon whom He wills. Or He bestows both males and
females, and He renders barren who He wills. Verily, He is the All-Knower
and is Able to do all things.” (Ash-Shura 42:49-50)