Nationwide scholarships for Muslim students

Upcoming · Scholarship

Islamic Scholarship Fund Policy Scholarship

Status

Upcoming

Scope

National / Texans eligible

Funding type

Scholarship

Amount

$3,000–$5,000

Deadline

2027 applications open December 2026; exact opening day and closing date not announced.

Audience

Muslim-community participation

Faith / community

Active member of the Muslim community

Citizenship / residency

U.S. citizen, permanent resident or DACA recipient

Study level

Undergraduate, Graduate / professional, Doctoral

Eligibility

Active Muslim-community member; junior/senior undergraduate or graduate standing; supported policy field; GPA 3.0; U.S. citizen, permanent resident or DACA; enrollment/work conditions apply.

Source note Confirm supported concentrations and final cycle rules. Do not equate all public-policy degrees with eligibility.

Official program page (upcoming) Full record Add to planner: Islamic Scholarship Fund Policy Scholarship

Source checked 2026-10-06

Upcoming · Scholarship

Islamic Scholarship Fund Public Interest Law Scholarship

Status

Upcoming

Scope

National / Texans eligible

Funding type

Scholarship

Amount

$5,000–$10,000

Deadline

2027 applications open December 2026; exact opening day and closing date not announced.

Audience

Broader eligibility

Faith / community

Commitment to access to justice; current criteria do not state Muslim-only eligibility

Citizenship / residency

Eligibility bullets include U.S. citizen, permanent resident or DACA; FAQ mentions citizens/PR only—confirm DACA

Study level

Undergraduate, Graduate / professional

Eligibility

Commitment to access to justice; undergraduate senior or incoming 1L, 2L or 3L; minimum 3.0 GPA; citizen, permanent resident or DACA recipient.

Source note This track’s current eligibility text centers public-interest commitment; do not add a Muslim-only requirement absent from its own criteria. Current eligibility bullets include DACA; the international-applicant FAQ mentions only citizens and permanent residents. Confirm the current rule with ISF.

Official program page (upcoming) Full record Add to planner: Islamic Scholarship Fund Public Interest Law Scholarship

Source checked 2026-10-06

Upcoming · Scholarship

Islamic Scholarship Fund Media Scholarship

Status

Upcoming

Scope

National / Texans eligible

Funding type

Scholarship

Amount

$3,000–$5,000

Deadline

Opening December 2026 for 2027; exact closing date not announced

Audience

Muslim-community participation

Faith / community

Muslim or active member of the Muslim community

Citizenship / residency

Eligibility bullets include U.S. citizen, permanent resident or DACA; FAQ mentions citizens/PR only—confirm DACA

Study level

Undergraduate, Graduate / professional, Doctoral

Eligibility

Muslim or active Muslim-community member; eligible junior/senior or graduate standing; supported media/writing/journalism major; minimum 3.0 GPA; citizen, permanent resident or DACA recipient.

Source note Current eligibility bullets include DACA while the same page’s older FAQ says citizen/permanent resident only. Display that conflict and ask the provider to confirm rather than excluding DACA students.

Official program page (upcoming) Full record Add to planner: Islamic Scholarship Fund Media Scholarship

Source checked 2026-10-06

Upcoming · Scholarship

Islamic Scholarship Fund Film Scholarship

Status

Upcoming

Scope

National / Texans eligible

Funding type

Scholarship

Amount

$3,000–$5,000

Deadline

Opening December 2026 for 2027; exact closing date not announced

Audience

Muslim-community participation

Faith / community

Muslim or active member of the Muslim community

Citizenship / residency

Eligibility bullets include U.S. citizen, permanent resident or DACA; FAQ mentions citizens/PR only—confirm DACA

Study level

Undergraduate, Graduate / professional, Doctoral

Eligibility

Muslim or active Muslim-community member; eligible junior/senior or graduate standing; acting, film/television production or theater; minimum 3.0 GPA; citizen, permanent resident or DACA recipient.

Source note This is a student scholarship track, separate from a film-production grant. Confirm exact new-cycle rules on the provider’s page. Current eligibility bullets include DACA; the international-applicant FAQ mentions only citizens and permanent residents. Confirm the current rule with ISF.

Official program page (upcoming) Full record Add to planner: Islamic Scholarship Fund Film Scholarship

Source checked 2026-10-06

Open as checked · Scholarship

IMANA Healthcare Scholarships

Status

Open as checked

Scope

National / Texans eligible

Funding type

Scholarship

Amount

Medical, dentistry and pharmacy awards $5,000 each; other awards vary

Deadline

March 30, 2027

Audience

Broader eligibility

Faith / community

All applicants meeting provider requirements; no Muslim-only criterion stated

Citizenship / residency

U.S. citizen, permanent resident or DACA recipient

Study level

Undergraduate, Graduate / professional

Eligibility

U.S. resident attending a U.S.-accredited institution; citizen, permanent resident or DACA recipient; full-time healthcare study. Individual awards have extra criteria; prior IMANA recipients are ineligible.

Source note Muslim-associated provider, not a Muslim-only award: official criteria welcome all qualifying applicants. Read individual award rules for nursing, allied health, specialties and donor awards.

12 named awards inside this one program record — one application route, not 12 separate applications. See the award table.

Open cycle as checked — official application page Full record Add to planner: IMANA Healthcare Scholarships

Source checked 2026-10-06

Closed cycle · Scholarship

ISNA Dr. Abdulmunim A. Shakir Scholarship

Status

Closed cycle

Provider

Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)

Scope

National / United States

Funding type

Scholarship

Amount

10 awards of $2,000 each advertised for 2026

Deadline

April 30, 2026; closed. Next deadline unannounced.

Audience

Muslim-specific

Faith / community

Muslim

Citizenship / residency

U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident

Study level

Incoming undergraduate

Eligibility

Muslim U.S. citizen or permanent resident active in community development; current ISNA page requires a U.S.-accredited college admission letter for incoming freshman study and enrollment at disbursement. The named fund supports the first year of higher education.

Source note ISNA lists its 2026 scholarships as closed. Do not show an Apply Now button or roll the 2026 deadline into 2027. Employees, scholarship committee members, and relatives are ineligible.

Official program page (closed cycle) Full record Add to planner: ISNA Dr. Abdulmunim A. Shakir Scholarship

Source checked 2026-10-06

Closed cycle · Scholarship

ISNA Hajja Razia Sharif Sheikh Scholarship

Status

Closed cycle

Provider

Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)

Scope

National / United States

Funding type

Scholarship

Amount

26 awards of $2,000 each advertised for 2026

Deadline

April 30, 2026; closed. Next deadline unannounced.

Audience

Muslim-specific

Faith / community

Muslim

Citizenship / residency

U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident

Study level

Incoming undergraduate

Eligibility

Muslim U.S. citizen or permanent resident active in community development; current ISNA page requires a U.S.-accredited college admission letter for incoming freshman study and enrollment at disbursement. Named fields: Islamic studies or journalism.

Source note ISNA lists its 2026 scholarships as closed. Do not show an Apply Now button or roll the 2026 deadline into 2027. Employees, scholarship committee members, and relatives are ineligible.

Official program page (closed cycle) Full record Add to planner: ISNA Hajja Razia Sharif Sheikh Scholarship

Source checked 2026-10-06

Closed cycle · Scholarship

ISNA Amana Mutual Funds Scholarship

Status

Closed cycle

Provider

Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)

Scope

National / United States

Funding type

Scholarship

Amount

1 award of $2,000 each advertised for 2026

Deadline

April 30, 2026; closed. Next deadline unannounced.

Audience

Muslim-specific

Faith / community

Muslim

Citizenship / residency

U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident

Study level

Incoming undergraduate

Eligibility

Muslim U.S. citizen or permanent resident active in community development; current ISNA page requires a U.S.-accredited college admission letter for incoming freshman study and enrollment at disbursement. The current 2026 ISNA description does not state a field restriction; confirm with the next application.

Source note ISNA lists its 2026 scholarships as closed. Do not show an Apply Now button or roll the 2026 deadline into 2027. Employees, scholarship committee members, and relatives are ineligible.

Official program page (closed cycle) Full record Add to planner: ISNA Amana Mutual Funds Scholarship

Source checked 2026-10-06

Closed cycle · Scholarship

ISNA Musa Dakri Scholarship

Status

Closed cycle

Provider

Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)

Scope

National / United States

Funding type

Scholarship

Amount

28 awards of $2,000 each advertised for 2026

Deadline

April 30, 2026; closed. Next deadline unannounced.

Audience

Muslim-specific

Faith / community

Muslim

Citizenship / residency

U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident

Study level

Incoming undergraduate

Eligibility

Muslim U.S. citizen or permanent resident active in community development; current ISNA page requires a U.S.-accredited college admission letter for incoming freshman study and enrollment at disbursement. Any field of study.

Source note ISNA lists its 2026 scholarships as closed. Do not show an Apply Now button or roll the 2026 deadline into 2027. Employees, scholarship committee members, and relatives are ineligible.

Official program page (closed cycle) Full record Add to planner: ISNA Musa Dakri Scholarship

Source checked 2026-10-06

Closed cycle · Scholarship

ISNA Drs. Arfa and Faroque Khan Scholarship

Status

Closed cycle

Provider

Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)

Scope

National / United States

Funding type

Scholarship

Amount

6 awards of $2,000 each advertised for 2026

Deadline

April 30, 2026; closed. Next deadline unannounced.

Audience

Muslim-specific

Faith / community

Muslim

Citizenship / residency

U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident

Study level

Incoming undergraduate

Eligibility

Muslim U.S. citizen or permanent resident active in community development; current ISNA page requires a U.S.-accredited college admission letter for incoming freshman study and enrollment at disbursement. Named fields: law, media, or journalism.

Source note ISNA lists its 2026 scholarships as closed. Do not show an Apply Now button or roll the 2026 deadline into 2027. Employees, scholarship committee members, and relatives are ineligible.

Official program page (closed cycle) Full record Add to planner: ISNA Drs. Arfa and Faroque Khan Scholarship

Source checked 2026-10-06

Upcoming · Educational grant

Fadel Educational Foundation Annual Grants

Status

Upcoming

Provider

Fadel Educational Foundation

Scope

National / United States

Funding type

Educational grant

Amount

2027–28 amount not announced; 2026–27 maximum was $3,500

Deadline

Applications expected February 2027; submission deadline likely mid-May 2027, not yet fixed.

Audience

Muslim-specific

Faith / community

Muslim

Citizenship / residency

U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident

Study level

Confirm provider requirements

Eligibility

Non-incarcerated Muslim U.S. citizens or permanent residents seeking postsecondary educational support; follow the forthcoming cycle’s application instructions.

Source note Provider’s August 12, 2026 update calls the mid-May 2027 deadline likely, not final. Awards go to the institution for one academic year; reapplication is encouraged, subject to a lifetime award limit. The FAQ is dated March 22, 2014 and must not set new-cycle requirements. Current sources specify postsecondary education but do not state exact degree levels; confirm the next-cycle program requirements.

Official program page (upcoming) Full record Add to planner: Fadel Educational Foundation Annual Grants

Source checked 2026-10-06

Confirm cycle · Scholarship

Zakat Foundation of America Community Service Scholarships

Status

Confirm cycle

Provider

Zakat Foundation of America

Scope

National / United States

Funding type

Scholarship

Amount

Individual award not stated; $25,000 total scholarship pool on 2026 page

Deadline

No dated closing deadline displayed on the official 2026 program page; confirm the cycle with the provider

Audience

Broader eligibility

Faith / community

No Muslim-only requirement is stated on the current official page

Citizenship / residency

Provider says US citizens/residents only; precise residency categories are not defined

Study level

Incoming undergraduate

Eligibility

US high school seniors entering a two- or four-year college, with substantial community service throughout high school. US citizens/residents only; completed high school in their respective state. Separate community-wide and Zakat Foundation volunteer routes; volunteer route requires at least 30 hours with the foundation in the previous 12 months.

Source note Confirm cycle before starting an application Residency language needs provider clarification Do not label the $25,000 pool as a per-student scholarship Do not characterize as Muslim-only

Official program page (confirm cycle) Full record Add to planner: Zakat Foundation of America Community Service Scholarships

Source checked 2026-10-06

Closed cycle · Scholarship

Imam’s Generational Scholarship Fund

Status

Closed cycle

Provider

Center for Islam in the Contemporary World at Shenandoah University

Scope

National / United States

Funding type

Scholarship

Amount

$5,000 per award; provider says at least ten awards per grant cycle

Deadline

2026–27 deadline: March 31, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EST as written by provider; next cycle not announced

Audience

Community-specific

Faith / community

Religious-leader family/appointment criterion; not an award for every Muslim student

Citizenship / residency

US citizen or green-card holder

Study level

Incoming undergraduate, Undergraduate

Eligibility

Children of imams, religious leaders or chaplains with a standing appointment at a US-based mosque; acceptance from a four-year accredited US university; US citizen or green-card holder; GPA at least 3.0. Provider also welcomes imams and past recipients, with priority for children of imams and first-time recipients.

Source note Stale accepting-applications headline conflicts with past dated deadline Imams themselves are mentioned as eligible by a note; clarify individual category Next cycle date not announced

Official program page (closed cycle) Full record Add to planner: Imam’s Generational Scholarship Fund

Source checked 2026-10-06

Closed cycle · Scholarship

Dr. Adawia Alousi STEM Scholarship for Muslim Women

Status

Closed cycle

Provider

Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP)

Scope

National / United States

Funding type

Scholarship

Amount

Anticipated $2,500–$10,000 per student; potential renewal subject to review

Deadline

2026 applications closed; provider directs applicants to check back in 2027; no exact 2027 deadline announced

Audience

Muslim-specific

Faith / community

Must identify as a Muslim woman

Citizenship / residency

US citizenship is not required under the FAQ; plan to stay in the US for education and professional career

Study level

Incoming undergraduate, Undergraduate, Graduate / professional

Eligibility

Identify as a Muslim woman; accepted or enrolled in a STEM program at an accredited US institution; financial need. Published GPA benchmarks: incoming freshmen 3.6, current undergraduates 3.5, graduate students 3.4. Immigrants and refugees receive priority. FAQ allows non-US citizens intending to remain in the US for education and career.

Source note Official 2026 PDF and web page disagree on test scores The 2026 PDF internally conflicts about FAFSA; later instructions remove the requirement Do not silently exclude noncitizens or claim Arab ancestry is required Use the academic-scholarships page closed notice over the stale homepage open notice

Official program page (closed cycle) Full record Add to planner: Dr. Adawia Alousi STEM Scholarship for Muslim Women

Source checked 2026-10-06

Confirm cycle · Scholarship

NCNMO Scholarship Scheme

Status

Confirm cycle

Provider

National Council of Nigerian Muslim Organizations, USA

Scope

National / United States

Funding type

Scholarship

Amount

Committee determines awards by category; current individual amount not published

Deadline

Official page lists November 15 without a year; 2025 Islamic-education guidelines instead say October 31 annually. Confirm category and cycle.

Audience

Community-specific

Faith / community

NCNMO Nigerian-American Muslim member-chapter community

Citizenship / residency

No explicit citizen/immigration category stated in reviewed public guidelines; confirm with provider

Study level

Incoming undergraduate, Undergraduate, Graduate / professional

Eligibility

Youth of NCNMO member chapters; US college/university students or accepted Islamic-education students, with distinct freshman, continuing, needs-based and Islamic-education categories. Main guidelines require 3.5 high-school GPA for freshman awards, 3.0 for continuing awards and 2.0 for needs-based awards; Islamic categories have their own rules.

Source note November 15 website and October 31 Islamic-education guidelines conflict Deadline year is unstated Main 2.0 landing-page GPA is not universal across categories Member-chapter/community restriction is material

Official program page (confirm cycle) Full record Add to planner: NCNMO Scholarship Scheme

Source checked 2026-10-06

Confirm cycle · Scholarship

Malcolm X Vanguards of Justice Scholarship

Status

Confirm cycle

Provider

Yaqeen Institute, in collaboration with A Continuous Charity

Scope

National / United States

Funding type

Scholarship

Amount

$2,000 per recipient

Deadline

No current dated cycle or deadline stated on official page; linked application returned 404

Audience

Broader eligibility

Faith / community

No explicit Muslim-only criterion on current official page

Citizenship / residency

US citizen

Study level

Undergraduate, Graduate / professional

Eligibility

US citizen; undergraduate/graduate student or graduate with student debt; GPA at least 3.0; demonstrated commitment to community service and social justice.

Source note Current application link returned 404 No current dated cycle ACC collaboration does not turn this award into a loan Muslim-only requirement not stated

Official program page (confirm cycle) Full record Add to planner: Malcolm X Vanguards of Justice Scholarship

Source checked 2026-10-06

Closed cycle · Scholarship

Angelique Sahirah Muhammad Scholarship

Status

Closed cycle

Provider

The International League of Muslim Women, Inc., National Office

Scope

National / United States

Funding type

Scholarship

Amount

Current individual award amount not stated

Deadline

May 31, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EST as written by provider; next cycle unannounced

Audience

Confirm faith requirement

Faith / community

Historical national announcement invites Muslim women; current 2026 application describes young women without an explicit religion test. Confirm with provider.

Citizenship / residency

No explicit citizenship/residency criterion stated in the reviewed 2026 application

Study level

Incoming undergraduate, Undergraduate, Vocational / adult

Eligibility

Young women attending undergraduate study in 2026–27 at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school; leadership in community and school activities.

Source note Current amount not stated 2026 faith criterion not explicit No explicit citizenship/residency criterion Past deadline overrides the remaining submit button National office program differs from local chapter awards

Official program page (closed cycle) Full record Add to planner: Angelique Sahirah Muhammad Scholarship

Source checked 2026-10-06

Closed cycle · Scholarship

Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA National Education Scholarships

Status

Closed cycle

Provider

Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA, Taleem Department

Scope

National / United States

Funding type

Scholarship

Amount

Up to $1,000, depending on annual budget and award level

Deadline

2026 scholarship portal closed June 30, 2026; next cycle unannounced

Audience

Community-specific

Faith / community

US Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at membership

Citizenship / residency

US citizen, permanent resident or asylum applicant; F-1 students excluded

Study level

Incoming undergraduate, Undergraduate, Graduate / professional, Doctoral, Vocational / adult

Eligibility

US Jama’at members who are current/prospective students; US citizens, permanent residents or asylum applicants; GPA at least 3.5; accredited associate, bachelor, graduate or postgraduate program. Community good standing and local president review apply. F-1 international students and non-US residents are excluded.

Source note Jama’at membership is required Talent awards are a distinct route and should not be double-counted Education loans are separate Published last-updated footer is old despite a 2026 timetable; recheck next cycle

Official program page (closed cycle) Full record Add to planner: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA National Education Scholarships

Source checked 2026-10-06

Closed cycle · Scholarship

Pan-African Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Educational Assistance Program

Status

Closed cycle

Provider

Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA / PAAMA

Scope

National / United States

Funding type

Scholarship

Amount

Current award amount not stated; two named scholarship categories administered together

Deadline

Regular 2026 deadline June 30, 2026; late consideration described only if funds remain; next cycle unannounced

Audience

Community-specific

Faith / community

Ahmadi Muslim; African-American, African or Caribbean community

Citizenship / residency

US Jama’at membership; no additional citizenship criterion stated on reviewed program page

Study level

Undergraduate, Graduate / professional, Doctoral, Vocational / adult

Eligibility

African-American, Caribbean or African Ahmadi Muslims with a US Jama’at member code and local chapter president comment; prospective or current accredited training, community-college or university students. Graduate/doctoral support considered case by case.

Source note Faith, community ancestry and member-code restrictions apply Graduate/doctoral eligibility is case by case Late consideration is conditional, not an open-cycle promise Award amount unstated

Official program page (closed cycle) Full record Add to planner: Pan-African Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Educational Assistance Program

Source checked 2026-10-06

Confirm availability · Vocational award

Ansar Tahir Scholarship

Status

Confirm availability

Provider

Majlis Ansarullah USA

Scope

National / United States

Funding type

Vocational award

Amount

Up to $4,000 per year for up to two years; total up to $8,000

Deadline

Rolling under published 2025 handbook; available until yearly funds are exhausted. Confirm current funding.

Audience

Community-specific

Faith / community

Ahmadiyya Muslim Majlis Ansarullah USA membership

Citizenship / residency

US organization membership; citizenship requirement not stated in handbook

Study level

Vocational / adult

Eligibility

Majlis Ansarullah USA member in good standing, under 60, seeking training to improve employability; ineligible for or exhausted available state/federal displaced-worker funding; identified career path and ability to complete training. No award for a different course in the preceding five years.

Source note Adult men’s auxiliary membership restriction Under-60 rule in 2025 handbook Current portal advertises but does not confirm remaining yearly funds Conditional return-of-funds requirement Not a general college scholarship

Official program page (confirm availability) Full record Add to planner: Ansar Tahir Scholarship

Source checked 2026-10-06

Upcoming · Scholarship

Dr. Jack G. Shaheen Mass Communications Scholarship

Status

Upcoming

Provider

ADC Research Institute

Scope

National / United States

Funding type

Scholarship

Amount

$5,000

Deadline

2026 closed. Provider lists 2027–2028 eligibility and an April 10, 2027 deadline, while saying 2027 applications will be announced.

Audience

Broader eligibility

Faith / community

Arab heritage; religion is not the qualifying criterion.

Citizenship / residency

U.S. citizen of Arab heritage

Study level

Undergraduate, Graduate / professional

Eligibility

Arab heritage; religion is not the qualifying criterion. University juniors, seniors, and graduate students in journalism, television, radio, or film. 3.5 minimum.

Source note Use program information CTA until opening is confirmed. Older ADC announcement describes the closed 2026 cycle; the linked ADC Research Institute page is newer.

Official program page (upcoming) Full record Add to planner: Dr. Jack G. Shaheen Mass Communications Scholarship

Source checked 2026-10-06

Open as checked · Fellowship

Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans

Status

Open as checked

Provider

Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships

Scope

National / United States

Funding type

Fellowship

Amount

Up to $90,000 over one to two years: up to $25,000 annual stipend and $20,000 annual tuition support

Deadline

2027 fellowship application open; October 29, 2026 at 2 p.m. Eastern Time deadline

Audience

Broader eligibility

Faith / community

Eligible immigrants or children of immigrants; religion is not a selection restriction.

Citizenship / residency

New American criteria include naturalized citizenship, green card, U.S. refugee/asylee status, or qualifying U.S. high school and college graduation for immigrants outside other categories, including current/past DACA. U.S.-born applicants must meet detailed parental-birth rules; single-parent exception is specified.

Study level

Graduate / professional, Doctoral

Eligibility

Eligible immigrants or children of immigrants; religion is not a selection restriction. Full-time accredited U.S. graduate/professional degree in 2027–2028; bachelor's by fall 2027; cannot have begun third year of funded program by deadline. No minimum GPA eligibility threshold. 30 or younger at deadline

Source note Eligibility page has a stale 2026 introductory sentence; its detailed 2027 requirements and application announcement control. Complex parental and immigration rules require the provider's eligibility guide or quiz. Executive, certificate, post-baccalaureate, non-U.S., and other excluded programs do not qualify.

Open cycle as checked — official application page Full record Add to planner: Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans

Source checked 2026-10-06

Upcoming · Scholarship

TheDream.US National Scholarship

Status

Upcoming

Provider

TheDream.US

Scope

National / United States

Funding type

Scholarship

Amount

Prior 2026–2027 cycle: up to $33,000 for bachelor's tuition/fees plus up to $6,000 stipend for books, supplies, transportation

Deadline

Next application round opens November 1, 2026. Current detailed eligibility and award amounts are labeled 2026–2027 and require rechecking when new round opens.

Audience

Broader eligibility

Faith / community

Eligible first-generation undocumented immigrant students with or without DACA/TPS; not religion-specific

Citizenship / residency

Prior 2026–2027 rules: undocumented, arrived before age 16 and before November 1, 2020; continuous U.S. residence; not eligible for Federal Pell Grant

Study level

Undergraduate

Eligibility

Eligible first-generation undocumented immigrant students with or without DACA/TPS; not religion-specific Prior cycle: full-time associate or bachelor's program at eligible Partner College. Prior cycle: high school and any post-high-school college GPA 2.5 minimum.

Source note Award is not portable to any college. Provider gives exceptions to in-state-tuition requirement for private/online Partner Colleges and Texas institutions; use current college list and provider guidance. Do not promise prior-cycle criteria or amounts for the upcoming cycle.

Official program page (upcoming) Full record Add to planner: TheDream.US National Scholarship

Source checked 2026-10-06

Upcoming · Scholarship

APIA Scholarship

Status

Upcoming

Provider

APIA Scholars

Scope

National / United States

Funding type

Scholarship

Amount

$2,500 one-year awards to $20,000 multi-year awards

Deadline

2027–2028 opens November 15, 2026; closes January 15, 2027, 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time

Audience

Broader eligibility

Faith / community

Current provider page welcomes students from all backgrounds; no Asian/Pacific Islander or Muslim identity requirement appears in listed criteria.

Citizenship / residency

Citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of U.S., Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, or Palau

Study level

Undergraduate

Eligibility

Current provider page welcomes students from all backgrounds; no Asian/Pacific Islander or Muslim identity requirement appears in listed criteria. Associate or first bachelor's degree at U.S.-accredited institution; no prior bachelor's or higher. No minimum stated in current main-page criteria.

Source note High financial need is required. Current APIA name must not be used to invent an ethnic eligibility restriction; detailed supporting guides still reference the prior cycle.

Official program page (upcoming) Full record Add to planner: APIA Scholarship

Source checked 2026-10-06

Confirm cycle · Scholarship

NAAMA NextGen Foundation Scholarship

Status

Confirm cycle

Provider

NAAMA NextGen

Scope

National / United States

Funding type

Scholarship

Amount

$2,000 per student; five awards described; nonrenewable

Deadline

Latest application deadline displayed is October 17, 2025; no 2026/2027 opening verified.

Audience

Broader eligibility

Faith / community

Registered dues-paying NAAMA NextGen members; current scholarship page does not list a Muslim requirement

Citizenship / residency

Not specified on current scholarship page

Study level

Undergraduate, Graduate / professional

Eligibility

Registered dues-paying NAAMA NextGen members; current scholarship page does not list a Muslim requirement U.S. undergraduate or graduate students pursuing health-related fields. 3.5 minimum; pass/fail graduate applicants should have no course repeats.

Source note Financial need required. Lower page displays $10,000 aggregate; use $2,000 individual award from detailed criteria. Paid membership and current availability must be confirmed.

Official program page (confirm cycle) Full record Add to planner: NAAMA NextGen Foundation Scholarship

Source checked 2026-10-06

Closed cycle · Fellowship

SABA North America Foundation Public Interest Law Student Fellowship

Status

Closed cycle

Provider

SABA North America Foundation

Scope

National / United States

Funding type

Fellowship

Amount

Three to six grants of up to $10,000 in 2026

Deadline

2026 closed. Applicant chapter deadline April 10, 2026; chapter-to-foundation deadline April 24. No next cycle verified.

Audience

Broader eligibility

Faith / community

SABA involvement considered; main criteria do not impose a Muslim identity requirement. Chapters may set additional local rules.

Citizenship / residency

Not specified on national public page; confirm chapter restrictions

Study level

Graduate / professional

Eligibility

SABA involvement considered; main criteria do not impose a Muslim identity requirement. Chapters may set additional local rules. Current law students in good standing or graduates within three years of summer 2026. Good standing; no numeric GPA stated.

Source note Confirmed public-interest employment/internship of at least eight weeks required. Apply through participating chapter, which sponsors candidates; this funds a placement rather than general tuition.

Official program page (closed cycle) Full record Add to planner: SABA North America Foundation Public Interest Law Student Fellowship

Source checked 2026-10-06

Confirm cycle · Scholarship

Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund

Status

Confirm cycle

Provider

Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund

Scope

National / United States

Funding type

Scholarship

Amount

Up to $15,000 per year for 2026–2027; 2025–2026 average about $7,700

Deadline

Provider says applications available January–April 1 annually; no dated 2027 opening announcement verified. Current award details cover fall 2026–June 30, 2027.

Audience

Broader eligibility

Faith / community

Active progressive social-change organizing and financial need; not a religion or ethnicity scholarship

Citizenship / residency

U.S. citizenship not required; noncitizen applicants do not need SSN or student visa, according to FAQ

Study level

Undergraduate, Graduate / professional, Vocational / adult

Eligibility

Active progressive social-change organizing and financial need; not a religion or ethnicity scholarship Accredited U.S. college, university, community college, trade/technical degree or certificate program; undergraduate and graduate, part- or full-time. No numeric GPA minimum stated.

Source note Applicants must already be involved in progressive movements; ordinary volunteer service or intending to organize later is insufficient. Strong preference for continuing U.S. activism; grants cannot be deferred and require application each supported year.

Official program page (confirm cycle) Full record Add to planner: Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund

Source checked 2026-10-06

Confirm availability · Institutional tuition support

The Islamic Seminary of America Scholarships

Status

Confirm availability

Scope

Texas-based / institution-specific

Funding type

Institutional tuition support

Amount

Tuition support varies by named program

Deadline

No current dated closing window stated on checked page

Audience

Institution-specific

Faith / community

Named institutional admission and scholarship conditions; confirm pathway

Citizenship / residency

Confirm institution and pathway requirements

Study level

Graduate / professional, Vocational / adult

Eligibility

Institution-specific Islamic studies, leadership and chaplaincy pathways; each scholarship has its own conditions.

Source note Published pathways include ULEAD, WILL, Islamic Academic Merit and Leadership Enhancement awards, plus family/Visionary Leadership Circle funding. WILL supports eligible women; IAMS requires prior Islamic-study transcripts; LEIS considers leadership evidence. Some historical descriptions date to 2022 or 2024. Confirm places, award coverage, admissions and any service obligation. These are TISA program awards, not portable college funding. Named awards on the checked page cover MA/MDiv study and the Islamic Leadership & Management certificate; confirm the specific scholarship pathway. No undergraduate degree funding was established.

Official program page (confirm availability) Full record Add to planner: The Islamic Seminary of America Scholarships

Source checked 2026-10-06

Confirm cycle · Institutional tuition support

Bayan Muhammad Ali Scholarship for Spiritual Leadership

Status

Confirm cycle

Provider

Bayan Islamic Graduate School

Scope

Institution-specific / United States or online

Funding type

Institutional tuition support

Amount

50–80% of Bayan coursework tuition through Claremont School of Theology

Deadline

Recurring fall scholarship July 15 and spring December 15; admission June 15 / November 15. Page specifies terms but no cycle year.

Audience

Institution-specific

Faith / community

Institutional admission and named-program criteria; do not infer a Muslim-only rule

Citizenship / residency

U.S. citizen or legal resident; provider defines legal residence

Study level

Graduate / professional

Eligibility

U.S. citizens or legal residents admitted to Bayan MA or MDiv at CST; substantial work or volunteering serving marginalized Muslim American communities. Entering GPA 3.0 academic-merit criterion; exceptions may be considered. Full-time preference; part-time considered.

Source note Tuition only; excludes living, travel, books and supplies. Cannot fund another institution. Form renders, but confirm the intended term before applying.

Official program page (confirm cycle) Full record Add to planner: Bayan Muhammad Ali Scholarship for Spiritual Leadership

Source checked 2026-10-06

Confirm availability · Institutional tuition support

Bayan Embrace Scholarship

Status

Confirm availability

Provider

Bayan Islamic Graduate School

Scope

Institution-specific / United States or online

Funding type

Institutional tuition support

Amount

50–80% of Bayan coursework tuition through Claremont School of Theology

Deadline

Recurring fall scholarship July 15 and spring December 15; admission June 15 / November 15. Cycle year unspecified.

Audience

Institution-specific

Faith / community

Muslim converts with Embrace participation

Citizenship / residency

U.S. citizen or legal resident; provider defines legal residence

Study level

Graduate / professional

Eligibility

U.S. citizens or legal residents admitted to Bayan MA or MDiv; Muslim converts with at least one year of active Embrace Membership Program participation. Entering GPA 3.0 academic-merit criterion; exceptions may be considered. Full-time preference; part-time considered.

Source note Tuition only; excludes living, travel, books and supplies. Cannot fund another institution. Linked application returned 404 when checked; contact Bayan admissions for the correct application.

Official program page (confirm availability) Full record Add to planner: Bayan Embrace Scholarship

Source checked 2026-10-06

Confirm availability · Institutional tuition support

Bayan Muslimah Changemaker Scholarship

Status

Confirm availability

Provider

Bayan Islamic Graduate School

Scope

Institution-specific / United States or online

Funding type

Institutional tuition support

Amount

50–80% of Bayan coursework tuition through Claremont School of Theology

Deadline

Recurring fall scholarship July 15 and spring December 15; admission June 15 / November 15. Cycle year unspecified.

Audience

Institution-specific

Faith / community

Muslim women

Citizenship / residency

U.S. citizen or legal resident; provider defines legal residence

Study level

Graduate / professional

Eligibility

Muslim women who are U.S. citizens or legal residents, admitted to Bayan MA or MDiv at CST and involved in community development. Entering GPA 3.0 academic-merit criterion; exceptions may be considered. Full-time preference; part-time considered.

Source note Tuition only; excludes living, travel, books and supplies. Cannot fund another institution. Linked application returned 404 when checked; request the current form from admissions.

Official program page (confirm availability) Full record Add to planner: Bayan Muslimah Changemaker Scholarship

Source checked 2026-10-06

Confirm cycle · Institutional tuition support

Bayan Preservers Scholarship

Status

Confirm cycle

Provider

Bayan Islamic Graduate School

Scope

Institution-specific / United States or online

Funding type

Institutional tuition support

Amount

50–80% of Bayan coursework tuition through Claremont School of Theology

Deadline

Recurring fall scholarship July 15 and spring December 15; admission June 15 / November 15. Cycle year unspecified.

Audience

Institution-specific

Faith / community

Institutional admission and named-program criteria; do not infer a Muslim-only rule

Citizenship / residency

U.S. citizen or legal resident; provider defines legal residence

Study level

Graduate / professional

Eligibility

U.S. citizens or legal residents admitted to Bayan MA or MDiv; full-Qur’an memorization plus verifiable regular teaching of memorization or recitation. Men and women eligible. Entering GPA 3.0 academic-merit criterion; exceptions may be considered. Full-time preference; part-time considered.

Source note Tuition only; excludes living, travel, books and supplies. Cannot fund another institution. Application page heading renders; confirm cycle and requirements with Bayan.

Official program page (confirm cycle) Full record Add to planner: Bayan Preservers Scholarship

Source checked 2026-10-06

Confirm availability · Institutional tuition support

Zaytuna College Merit Scholarships and Need-Based Grants

Status

Confirm availability

Provider

Zaytuna College

Scope

Institution-specific / United States or online

Funding type

Institutional tuition support

Amount

Award varies; current catalog gives no fixed merit award amount

Deadline

Ask the college for current aid and admission deadlines.

Audience

Institution-specific

Faith / community

Institutional admission and named-program criteria; do not infer a Muslim-only rule

Citizenship / residency

Citizenship or residency categories not specified on checked aid page; confirm with institution

Study level

Undergraduate, Graduate / professional

Eligibility

Zaytuna applicants or current students. Merit scholarship eligibility starts at cumulative GPA 3.65 or equivalent. Need-based zakat grants consider student and, when relevant, parent income and assets.

Source note 2026–27 catalog confirms institutional aid. Zaytuna does not participate in federal or state grant or loan programs. Students approved for BA aid also receive summer Arabic aid. Limited living-expense and emergency assistance have separate documentation; do not present them as guaranteed scholarships.

Official program page (confirm availability) Full record Add to planner: Zaytuna College Merit Scholarships and Need-Based Grants

Source checked 2026-10-06

Confirm availability · Institutional tuition support

Mishkah University Scholarship for Imams in the United States

Status

Confirm availability

Provider

Mishkah University

Scope

Institution-specific / United States or online

Funding type

Institutional tuition support

Amount

50% of tuition; university fees and the remaining tuition are the student’s responsibility

Deadline

Before the applicable registration deadline; no dated cycle shown.

Audience

Institution-specific

Faith / community

Mosque imam employment

Citizenship / residency

U.S. citizen or legally living and working in the United States

Study level

Undergraduate, Graduate / professional, Doctoral

Eligibility

U.S. citizens or people legally living and working in the U.S.; employed mosque imams meeting Mishkah admission criteria, with leadership, academic and service evidence.

Source note Institution-specific tuition discount. Website says send to scholarship@mishkahu.com; linked guidelines say support@mishkahu.com. Confirm submission address. Funding may end if unavailable; thesis/dissertation fees excluded.

Official program page (confirm availability) Full record Add to planner: Mishkah University Scholarship for Imams in the United States

Source checked 2026-10-06

Closed cycle · Institutional tuition support

Ribāṭ University Degree Scholarships

Status

Closed cycle

Provider

Rabata / Ribāṭ University

Scope

Institution-specific / United States or online

Funding type

Institutional tuition support

Amount

Named tuition awards: $1,000, $2,000 or $5,000 per year

Deadline

Fall 2026 degree-scholarship application is explicitly closed. Next cycle unannounced.

Audience

Institution-specific

Faith / community

Muslim women

Citizenship / residency

Citizenship or residency categories not specified on checked aid page; confirm with institution

Study level

Undergraduate

Eligibility

Accepted applicants unable to cover course costs; award-specific criteria apply. Muslim women’s online institution.

Source note Count as one institutional funding record, not nine portable national awards. Riverstead course aid is a separate term process; its current form was not verifiable, so no open claim.

9 named awards inside this one program record — one application route, not 9 separate applications. See the award table.

Official program page (closed cycle) Full record Add to planner: Ribāṭ University Degree Scholarships

Source checked 2026-10-06

Confirm availability · Institutional tuition support

American Islamic College Scholarships and Financial Assistance

Status

Confirm availability

Provider

American Islamic College

Scope

Institution-specific / United States or online

Funding type

Institutional tuition support

Amount

Award determined by the institution; no fixed amount published

Deadline

Institution-designated aid deadline; current date not published on the checked pages.

Audience

Institution-specific

Faith / community

Institutional admission and named-program criteria; do not infer a Muslim-only rule

Citizenship / residency

Citizenship or residency categories not specified on checked aid page; confirm with institution

Study level

Undergraduate, Graduate / professional

Eligibility

Part-time and full-time undergraduate and graduate students; institutional financial assistance may cover tuition where financial need is demonstrated. Award cannot exceed estimated costs minus other anticipated support.

Source note Muslim-associated institution, not a portable award or a published Muslim-only eligibility rule. Financial assistance limited; apply early and request annually. Official policy says federal FAFSA aid is unavailable for AIC academic programs.

Official program page (confirm availability) Full record Add to planner: American Islamic College Scholarships and Financial Assistance

Source checked 2026-10-06

Open as checked · Overseas programme funding

Institute of Ismaili Studies Secondary Teacher Education Programme (STEP)

Status

Open as checked

Provider

Institute of Ismaili Studies

Scope

Overseas / eligible U.S. applicants

Funding type

Overseas programme funding

Amount

Officially fully funded: London housing, living allowance, programme-related fees and travel costs.

Deadline

21 October 2026, 12 noon BST

Audience

Community-specific

Faith / community

Ismaili community membership and programme-specific criteria

Citizenship / residency

United States explicitly included in the provider country list; Ismaili membership, teaching experience, degree and programme requirements apply.

Study level

Graduate / professional

Eligibility

Ismaili community members with a UK honours degree or recognized equivalent, accepted English proficiency and at least one year teaching in an ITREB Religious Education Centre. The official country list explicitly includes the United States. Requires a contract-bound minimum four-year teaching commitment. Shortlisted candidates undertake a local teaching placement, timed essay and interview.

Source note Institution-specific overseas admission, not a portable award for a US college. Ismaili-only eligibility and the four-year teaching obligation must be displayed beside the funding. A new three-year STEP MA begins September 2027; older cohort descriptions should not be copied forward.

Open cycle as checked — official application page Full record Add to planner: Institute of Ismaili Studies Secondary Teacher Education Programme (STEP)

Source checked 2026-10-06

Confirm cycle · Overseas programme funding

Institute of Ismaili Studies Farhad Daftary Doctoral Scholarship

Status

Confirm cycle

Provider

Institute of Ismaili Studies

Scope

Overseas / eligible U.S. applicants

Funding type

Overseas programme funding

Amount

University fees for up to3 full-time academic years and a living stipend for4 academic years; annual renewal depends on progress.

Deadline

31 March each year stated by provider; no dated2027 open window confirmed

Audience

Community-specific

Faith / community

Ismaili community membership and programme-specific criteria

Citizenship / residency

All nationalities, subject to Ismaili membership and research criteria

Study level

Doctoral

Eligibility

Ismaili students accepted to a university PhD programme, with an excellent academic record including a master's degree, research aligned with IIS interests and relevant language competence. The official page permits all nationalities and states no age limit.

Source note Recipient may be required to provide30 days' work per year to IIS. IIS holds first publication rights to dissertation-derived content. Funding usually supports UK institutions; the provider may consider other prestigious universities. Existing STEP graduates must finish their teaching contract first.

Official program page (confirm cycle) Full record Add to planner: Institute of Ismaili Studies Farhad Daftary Doctoral Scholarship

Source checked 2026-10-06

Closed cycle · Community service prize

Helen Abbott Community Service Awards

Status

Closed cycle

Provider

Arab American Institute Foundation

Scope

National / United States

Funding type

Community service prize

Amount

Up to three $1,000 individual prizes

Deadline

Official application page says closed; no next-cycle date is published.

Audience

Broader eligibility

Faith / community

Arab American Institute Foundation youth leadership award; current public page emphasizes community service, not a Muslim identity requirement.

Citizenship / residency

Not specified on current public pages; confirm with provider

Study level

High school, Undergraduate

Eligibility

Arab American Institute Foundation youth leadership award; current public page emphasizes community service, not a Muslim identity requirement. High school or college/university students under 30. Not specified.

Source note Describe as a community service prize rather than a guaranteed tuition scholarship. Do not invent heritage, citizenship, GPA, or next-cycle restrictions from old secondary listings.

Official program page (closed cycle) Full record Add to planner: Helen Abbott Community Service Awards

Source checked 2026-10-06