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Scholarship Announcement:
Alhamdulilah, Ruya Foundation is pleased to announce a scholarship for a qualified Aalim/Mufti for Fall 2023 or Winter/Spring 2024 semesters. This scholarship will be initially awarded for one year and will be renewed for up to four years if sufficient funds are available and if a candidate meets the minimum academic standards required by Ruya Foundation. The scholarship will be awarded to obtain a BS, MS or a PhD degree, preferably, in one of Ruya Foundation’s suggested majors or in a major of candidate’s choice. Please note that candidates are required to submit a separate essay on how the intended major/field of study will meet the Ruya Foundation goals in case the candidate’s chosen major is not one of the suggested majors by Ruya Foundation. Contingent on candidates inclusive views, Ruya Foundation could consider him/her as a potential candidate for the scholarship in his/her intended major. You can look at the list of suggested majors at https://www.ruyausa.org/suggested-majors/.
Qualifications:
You qualify for scholarships if you meet the following requirements:
- Have an Aalim or Mufti or equivalent degree from a recognized/accredited Islamic school, OR
- Enrolled in an Islamic school to complete an Aalim or Mufti degree.
- Fulfill requirements for admission to a University/College for four-year degree programs, OR
- Already enrolled in a four year University/College for a BS, MS or a PhD program.
- Be a US Citizen
Application Form:
You can download the application form by clicking to the following link:
Ruya_Scholarship_Application_3
Requirements:
You would need to provide the following documents along with your application:
- Two essays (Please see below for the topics)
- Three references.
- Transcripts and degrees from all schools (Religious or other) attended.
- Your choice of major.
- Status of admission to a four year college program
Essay Topics
Please write essays on two of the following topics,
- After completion of your degree, how would you contribute to fulfill the vision of Ruya and use your degree to give back to the community? (Minimum 1000 words)
- Tell us two of the most intellectually challenging problems faced by Muslim youth today? (Minimum 1000 words)
- What do you think about how the Muslim renaissance can happen. (Minimum 1000 words)
- How Muslims should improve their relationships with other Faiths and communities. (Minimum 1000 words)
Application Deadline:
- Application deadline: August 20, 2023.
Please fill the form and send a scan copy to info@ruyausa.org.