About

Submissions are now open for Islamic Scholarship Fund Program to increase American Muslim representation in media and politics in order to improve public opinion and public policy.

Goal

• To improve negative portrayals of Muslims in the news, increase the number of Muslim policymakers, and invest in the creation of positive and engaging stories about American Muslims.

Focus Areas

• International Relations

• International Affairs

• Political Science

• Public Policy (Social Justice & Civil Rights)

• Public Administration (Government)

• Anthropology (Ph.D. only)

• Sociology (Ph.D. only)

• Law

• Public Interest Law

• Human Rights Studies

• Media Studies

• Writing

• Journalism

• Broadcast Journalism

• Print Journalism

• Digital Journalism

• Acting

• Film and Television Production

• Theater

Funding Information

• The scholarships range from $3,000-$10,000.

Eligibility

Application Requirements

• Application form

• Resume

• Video introduction

• Essay questions

• College transcripts

• Work samples

• Two letters of recommendation by a professor, mentor, religious leader, and/or employer

Post Date: February 13, 2025