Applications will soon open for the Aziz Foundation Scholarships for British Muslim Graduate Students.
The Aziz Foundation Scholarships are prestigious awards designed to support British Muslims pursuing postgraduate studies in the UK. These scholarships provide 100% tuition fee coverage for Masters programs at selected universities, aiming to empower students with career aspirations in various fields. Here's a detailed overview of the scholarship:
The Aziz Foundation Scholarship Summary
Program Name: The Aziz Foundation Scholarships
Funding: 100% tuition fee coverage
Study Level: Master's
Duration: Full tuition fee coverage for one year full-time Masters program
Eligibility: British Muslims with Home Fees status in the UK
Application Period**: January 13, 2025, to April 4, 2025
Scholarship Benefits
Tuition Fee Coverage: 100% of tuition fees for the selected Masters program
Financial Support: Significant reduction in financial burden, allowing students to focus on their studies
Career Development: Opportunities to pursue advanced studies in fields with high career potential
Network Expansion: Access to a network of scholars and professionals through partner universities
Participating Universities and Courses
48 institutions have so far joined the Aziz Foundation Preferred Partner scheme and fulfilled the conditions of admittance.
Scholarships will be offered only to candidates studying Masters degrees at the institutions listed below:
University of Essex
University of Exeter
University of Hertfordshire
University of Greenwich
University of Liverpool
The University of Manchester: School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
University of Nottingham (excluding: MRes, MPhil and MBAs)
University of St Andrews (excluding: MRes, MPhil, MFAs)
University of Salford
The University of Sheffield
University of Stirling
University of Sunderland
University of Sussex (excluding: Online courses, Institute of Development Studies courses)
University of Warwick
University of Westminster
University of Winchester
University of York
Wolfson College, University of Cambridge
Eligible Fields of Study
The scholarship supports studies in the following fields:
Media & Journalism
Technology
Sustainability / Environment
Law
Policy (excluding Health Policy)
Arts & Culture
Philanthropy & Grantmaking
Sports
ℹ️ To see eligible courses within each university, refer to this webpage and click on any university of your choice to see the eligible courses.
Aziz Foundation Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Aziz Foundation Scholarships, applicants must:
Be eligible for Home fees status
Be active within a Muslim community and demonstrate intimate knowledge of issues affecting British Muslim communities
Demonstrate long-term commitment to community/societal development within Britain
Show how the course will increase their effectiveness in one of the following areas relating to British Muslims:
1). Effective Advocacy and Enhance Public Perception, 2). Community Service and Social Development
The Aziz Foundation prioritises scholarships for candidates who can demonstrate that they cannot afford all or part of the tuition fees for their proposed Masters course.
These scholarships are being given as Zakat. Therefore, applicants will have to self-assess to determine their Zakat eligibility (please use the Islamic Relief and/or NZF Zakat calculator(s) as an indicator. If you do not owe any Zakat, you will be eligible). See details about this criterion here
Application Procedure
1. Online Application
Applications are submitted online through the Aziz Foundation online application portal. The application form includes:
Questions about previous education
Work experience
Financial means
A statement of no more than 1,000 words about how you meet the Foundation’s criteria
The names of two referees
2. Shortlisting and Interviews
If your application is shortlisted you will be invited to attend an interview.
The interview will be around 30 minutes long and will explore questions around:
Challenges facing British Muslims;
Vision and hopes for change;
Personal qualities needed to succeed;
Financial barriers faced
Key dates
The assessment and awards process will be carried out over two cycles in 2025 as follows:
Cycle1
Application Dates: 13th Jan from 11am – 4th April, 12 noon
Interview dates: Feb-April
Award dates: Mid May
Cycle 2
Application Dates: 8th April from 11am – 20th June, 12 noon
Interview dates: April - July
Award dates: Late July
📂 For detailed information about the Aziz Foundation Scholarship 2025, refer to Guidance For Applicants [PDF].
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