Top 16 Scholarships for Muslim Students in September 2024

Are you a Muslim student interested in filmmaking? If so, consider applying for the Islamic Scholarship Fund Film Grant! The grant is open to Muslim students wanting to make a film project featuring American Muslim characters or American Muslim themes. Since 2014, the Islamic Scholarship Fund has offered the program to support prospective Muslim filmmakers. The Islamic Scholarship Fund offers funding, mentorship, career counseling, and professional experience to increase American Muslim representation. Recipients are awarded up to $15,000 in each category (narrative, special projects, and documentary). They also receive mentorship and networking opportunities from industry professionals to help further the advancement of their script and film. If you are a Muslim student passionate about filmmaking, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a Muslim-American high school senior with impressive leadership and community service experiences? If so, consider applying for the Dr. Abdulmunim A. Shakir scholarship! This scholarship is open to college-bound Muslim-American high school seniors and offered by the ISNA (Islamic Society of North America), an organization founded by Dr. Shakir who dedicated himself to education and working with inner city youth. He worked to introduce students to Islam and the Arabic language and created this scholarship fund in order to support freshmen students in their first year of higher education. Each year, twenty scholarships of $1,000 each are awarded based on academic achievement, leadership experience and volunteer service. If you’re passionate about pursuing higher education and looking for some help to fund your degree, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Hajja Razia Sharif Sheikh Scholarship is funded by the Islamic Society of North America, an organization that fosters the development of the Muslim community, interfaith relations, civic engagement, and a better understanding of Islam. Each year, their Hajja Razia Sharif Sheikh scholarship awards $1,500 to multiple students studying Islamic Studies or Journalism (only for Muslim students) at a U.S.-accredited institution. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

The AMANA Mutual Funds Scholarship is funded by the Islamic Society of North America, an organization that works to unite and develop the Muslim community across North America. Each year, their AMANA Mutual Funds Scholarship awards $2,500 to one (1) Muslim-American student majoring in finance, economics, or math at a U.S.-accredited institution. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

Are you a college-bound, Muslim high school senior from Plainfield or Indianapolis, Indiana? If so, consider applying for the Plainfield Muslim Women for Better Society Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $500 to five (5) Muslim high school seniors who also hold a minimum 3.5 GPA and who have completed at least ~20 hours of community service. Applicants also must demonstrate a previous history of helping other students (e.g. mentoring a student, or standing up against bullying). If you're a Muslim high school senior from Plainfield or Indianapolis who is passionate about helping others, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Annual Award Program offers grants worth varying amounts to deserving individuals who demonstrate both merit and financial need. Eligibility is limited to non-incarcerated Muslim U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to further your education and achieve your dreams! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The IMANA-FEF Combined Allied Health Professional Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for Muslim students pursuing a degree in Medical or Allied Health. This scholarship is open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and DACA recipients attending an accredited institution in the United States. Don't miss out on this chance to further your education and make a difference in the healthcare industry!Show Less

Are you an American Muslim scholar interested in having an impact on public opinion and policy? You might consider applying for Islamic Scholarship Fund Media Scholarship! Undergraduate (junior or senior) and graduate-level students (master's, PhD, or law degree) are eligible to apply for the scholarship. Each year, the scholarship awards up to $10,000 to multiple lucky students who apply. The scholarship is funded by the Islamic Scholarship Fund, an organization that works to increase American Muslim representation in media and government. In addition to scholarships, the ISF provides funding, counseling, and real-world professional experience through internships and fellowships. If you’re passionate about using media studies, communications, and writing to improve Muslim representation while earning a generous scholarship, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Dr. Adawia Alousi Scholarship Fund is funded by the Center for Arab American Philanthropy, a national community foundation that focuses on “building vibrant societies by uniting and strengthening the collective power of Arab American giving.” Every year, their Dr. Adawia Alousi Scholarship Fund awards up to $5,000 to multiple Muslim women studying a STEM field at a postsecondary institution in the U.S. This scholarship may be renewable for up to four years. Students who demonstrate financial need are encouraged to apply. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less