Islamic Scholarship Fund Scholarship

Amount of Scholarship: Varies

Number of Awards: 35

Available to Class Level: Graduate

Requirements: Muslim or active member of the Muslim community; Enrollment at an accredited university in the U.S. by August 2014; Majoring in an ISF supported major; Maintaining a minimum 3.0 Grade Point Average; A Citizen or Permanent Resident of the U.S.; An undergraduate (sophomore/junior/senior) or of graduate standing (including PhD). ISF Supported Fields of Study: Art Islamic Art and related majors (Not accepting applications at this time. Please stay tuned for updates) Film Acting Film Studies Film and Television Production Theater Media Media Studies Journalism Journalism Print and Digital Journalism Communication Communication Studies Writing Creative Writing English Law and Related Fields (Public Interest Law) Law Law and Rhetoric Peace & Conflict Studies and related majors. Criminal Justice Political Science Human Rights Studies Public Policy Public Policy International Studies International Affairs International Relations Non Profit Management Non-Profit Management School Technology Leadership Anthropology Cultural Studies Middle Eastern Studies Near Eastern Studies Arab Studies Religious Studies and Related Fields Arabic Comparative Religion History (With Focus on Islam) Islamic Law and Theology Philosophy (Islamic Philosophy) Religious Studies Islamic Leadership Linguistics (of the Islamic World)

Minimum GPA: 3.0

Due Date: March of each year

Purpose of Award: Mission: ISF’s mission is to improve the understanding and acceptance of Islam by increasing Muslim American representation in the professions that influence public policy and public opinion. Goals: 1. Increase number of Muslim students graduating in ISF supported fields of study. 2. Increase number of Muslims obtaining jobs in public policy and public opinion shaping professions.

Duration: 1 year

Renewable: Must re-apply

Need-based Scholarship: No

Applicaiton Online: Yes

Application Fees: Free to apply