Islamic Scholarship Fund (ISF) – Islamic Scholarship Fund
Targeted Fields
Humanities. Social Sciences. School of Arts and Architecture. School of Education and Information Studies. School of Law. School of Management. School of Public Affairs. School of Theater, Film, & TV.
Open To
Prospective Graduate Students. Current Graduate Students.
Citizenship
Open only to U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Eligibility Requirements
Graduate students enrolled at an accredited US university by August in an ISF-supported field (see http://islamicscholarshipfund.org/i sf-supported-fields/) Minimum 3.0 grade point average Muslim or active member of the Muslim community Online application (goes live November 1) to include: application form resume video introduction answers to essay questions transcripts two letters of recommendation from a professor, mentor, religious leader or employer work samples
Stipend
Scholarships of $2,000 to $5,000 each
Deadline
3/21/2017
Program Description
The Islamic Scholarship Fund’s (ISF’s) mission is to address the underrepresentation of American Muslims in the fields and occupations that influence public opinion and make public policy. We expect to award 40-45 scholarships annually ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 each. Our goal is to encourage and support Muslim students to become future lawyers, politicians, journalists, film makers, and academicians that properly represent Islam and Muslims in the US. We aim to increase number of Muslim students graduating in ISF-supported fields of study and increase the number of Muslims obtaining jobs in public policy and public opinion-shaping professions. Our belief is that fostering education and improving Muslim representation in all walks of life including media and politics will lead to full integration and better understanding of Islam and Muslims. ISF is committed to building educational institutions and the advancement of knowledge and ISF believes in diversity, freedom of religion and freedom of expression. ISF supports the protection of civil rights and civil liberties for all,
For More Information
2140 Shattuck Ave., Suite 706Berkeley, CA 94704
(650) 995-6782
contact@islamicscholarshipfund.org
islamicscholarshipfund.org