The Islamic Scholarship Fund (ISF) is a non-profit organization founded in 2009.
Since its establishment, its mission and the main goal are to support the under-representation of American Muslims in the fields that influence public opinion and make public policy and they are achieving this through various scholarship programs.
They noticed that fostering education and improving Muslim representation in all aspects of life including media and politics can lead to full integration and a better understanding of Islam and Muslims and they are doing their best to reach it.
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In April and May, the Selection Committee will review the applications while in June the finalists will have to complete phone interviews.
The final decision will be made in July and scholarships will be awarded shortly after it.
Who's eligible?
The Islamic Scholarship Fund national scholarship committee does not allow everybody to apply for this award.
There are certain eligibility requirements that must be met so that the candidate is considered a possible scholarship winner.
The applicant must be a Muslim or active member of the Muslim community.
He/she needs to prove the enrollment at an accredited university in the U.S. and has to be majoring in an ISF supported major;
The academic achievements play a very important role when the selection of the winner is in question so maintaining a minimum 3.0 Grade Point Average is obligatory.
Furthermore, the applicant must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the U.S.;
The scholarship is also available to an undergraduate (junior/senior) or of graduate standing (includes Ph.D.).
If you do not meet the above-mentioned requirements, you are suggested not to apply, as your application will certainly be rejected.
On the other hand, if you find yourself eligible, you are highly encouraged to try your luck by submitting the application form.
How to Apply
The application requirements that each applicant has to meet are the following:
- Application Form
- Resume
- Video Introduction
- Essay Questions
- College Transcripts
- Work Samples
- Two letters of recommendation by a professor, mentor, religious leader, or employer
ISF starts accepting applications in November for a period of 5 months and the deadline to submit a complete application is March 21.
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