THE COALITION FOR MOSLEM

WOMEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND

 

                        FOR THE EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ADVANCEMENT OF MUSLIM WOMEN

 

              “ Lock up your libraries if you like, but there is no gate, no lock, no bolt that you can set upon the freedom of my mind...”

                                                                                                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                                                                                                     -Virginia Woolf -

 

 

            This grant is made possible through a donation from the Coalition for the Advancement of Moslem Women. The purpose of this award is to promote opportunities for Moslem women to enroll in higher education and pursue professional careers. These scholarships will be awarded to Moslem women planning to attend an accredited University. The grant will provide for $1000.00 (one thousand dollars), which will be applied towards the first year of University study. It is designed to help low-income families and students who may not otherwise have the opportunity to attend an institution of higher learning.

 

 

Applicant must meet the following criteria:

 

• Female High School Senior planning to attend college

• Family Income below $25,000. Per year for household of four - Based on 2015 Federal Poverty Guidelines (http://familiesusa.org/product/federal-poverty-guidelines)

        Minimum GPA 3.0 or better.

• Two Letters of Recommendation.

• Written Essay.

• Community and Extra-curricular Activity.

• Accepted to an Accredited College or University.

• Islamic religious affiliation.

 

 

APPLICATION INFORMATION

 

First Name:____________________Middle Initial:_____Last Name:_____________________________

Social Security Number:__________________________Date of Birth:___________________________

Place of birth:________________________________________________________________________ 

Home Address:_______________________________________________________________________

City:_____________________________________State:__________________Zip Code:____________

Telephone:___________________________________E-mail Address:___________________________

Name of school presently attending:_______________________________________________________

Graduation Date:______________________________________________________________________

Cumulative Grade Point Average on 4.0 scale:_____________________________________________

Name of College University you will attend:_______________________________________________

Name of Mosque or place of worship (if any)______________________________________________

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE/ACTIVITIES & HONORS

Please list the extracurricular activities in which you have been involved.

(include dates, starting with the most current activity)

 Activity or

Organization

 Leadership Roles

 Special Awards or

Recognition

Dates Participated

 

Please list the college(s) to which you applied and been accepted

        Name of College

   Location (City, State)

   Accepted (yes or no)

 

What is your Intended Major?___________________Intended Minor (if any)________________

REFERENCES

Name

Title

Address

Telephone

 

ESSAY QUESTIONS

All essays should be between 500-750 words and typed. Please answer both of the following questions in your essay.

 

• What is the significance of education for Moslem women?

• What contributions do you intend on making to your community?

 

I affirm that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge.

 

Signature of Applicant: _______________________________________________________Date:_________

 

Signature of Parent/Guardian_______________________________________________Date:_________

 

 

Application checklist:

 

• The completed application form.

• Two letters of recommendation

• An original essay (maximum 750 words) written by applicant.

• An official copy of the applicant’s high school transcript

• A letter from Imam or Mosque administrator verifying religious beliefs.

• Copy of parent or guardian’s Tax return.

• Letter of acceptance from a College or University.

 

Please return the completed application form and supporting documentation to:

Nadia Shahram

5500 Main Street Suite 216

Williamsville, New York 14221

Or by fax to 716 565-2106

 

If you have any additional questions please contact Jamshid Vafai at

Vafai@verizon.net or at 716 725-8045

Deadline: Application must be postmarked by May 31, 2015.