Brief Description:

Goal: The Imam’s Generational Scholarship will be awarded to children of Imams, religious leaders, and chaplains who have a standing appointment with a U.S. based mosque to reduce the high cost of higher education.

Vision: The vision of the Imam's Generational Scholarship is to ensure that the children of our religious leaders have equal opportunities to college education and the ability to afford it.

Mission: The Imam’s Generational Fund’s Mission is to provide funding to support college education to the children of Imams as a way of recognizing the immense contribution Imams make to our communities.

Description:

Eligibility and Requirements

The candidate MUST be:

Son or daughter of an Imam, religious leader, or chaplain with a standing appointment at a mosque
Have acceptance from a four-year accredited university in the U.S.
Be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder
Have a minimum 3.0 Grade Point Average

*Imams and previous recipients are welcome to apply, but priority will be given to the children of the imams and people who have not previously received the scholarship.

The candidate must submit:

Completed online application
A letter of recommendation from a Professor/Instructor/Classroom Teacher
Resume
A letter from the Imam's current mosque confirming standing of appointment
Transcript
Short 3-4 minute video on statement of purpose

*Each grant cycle, at least ten scholarships will be awarded.

Contact Information:

For questions about this application, please contact Center for Islam in the Contemporary World at CICW@contemporaryislam.org

Begin Accepting Applications Date:

2/16/2024

Deadline Date (EST Time Zone) :

4/22/2024 11:59 PM