Islamic Society of North America Scholarships

Every year, the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) awards several need-based scholarships to students for their college studies. The awards are based on academic performance, community development work, and other similar factors. The online application process is run through Award Spring, and the ISNA Scholarships Committee makes the final selections.

General Eligibility for Application

Must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident
You must be enrolled in a U.S.-accredited college/university
Muslim students actively engaged in the community development work

1) Dr. Abdulmunim A. Shakir Scholarship

Given his strong belief in the value education, Dr. Shakir arranged for a scholarship fund to be established to support freshmen students in their first year of higher education

# of scholarships: 20
Each Award: $1000 Each
Any Field of Study

2) The Hajja Razia Sharif Sheikh Scholarship

The Islamic Society of North America is pleased to have been selected by Dr. Hamid Sheikh to host a scholarship endowment in Islamic Studies and/or Journalism in the name of his mother Hajja Razia Sharif Sheikh.

# of scholarships: 2
Each Award: $1500 Each
Area of Study: Islamic Studies or Journalism

3) Amana Mutual Funds Scholarship

Amana Mutual Funds endeavors to align investments with principles. They follow a value-oriented approach consistent with Islamic finance principles. Providing this scholarship through the Islamic Society of North America, allows AMANA Mutual Funds to continue to build upon its principles and provide further support for the American Muslim community.

# of scholarships: 1
Each Award: $ 2500
Area of Study: Finance, Economics, or Mathematics

4) Plainfield Muslim Women for Better Society Scholarship

Scholarships will be awarded to Muslim Seniors graduating from any High School in the Greater Metropolitan area of Indianapolis, Indiana who meet the below criteria.