University of Greenwich 2024 Aziz Foundation Scholarship Cycle 2

Through a newly established Preferred Partnership agreement with the Aziz Foundation, University of Greenwich students following certain courses of study are now able to apply to the Aziz Foundation for support. The Aziz Foundation Scholarship will cover 100/% of postgraduate tuition fees to support British Muslims aiming to study at UK universities.

The scholarships aim to attract individuals who wish to advance their careers and bring positive change to their communities and wider society.

Aim and Benefits 

Our aim is to support British Muslims aiming to study at University of Greenwich.

The Aziz Foundation Scholarship will cover 100% of postgraduate tuition fees 

Requirements

Scholarships will only be awarded to British Muslims with the following career aspirations:

Media & journalism: candidates who wish to champion diversity in the media to ensure fairer and more accurate reporting

Technology: disrupters and innovators who use tech to offer novel and transformational solutions to society’s most pressing challenges

Sustainability and environment: candidates who wish to be at the forefront of the fight to save our planet and ensure a safer future for generations to come

Law: candidates who hold high aspirations to excel in the legal profession and especially those who wish to become judges. (Excluding conversion courses)

Policy: candidates with a passion for influencing public policy (excluding Health Policy) in the UK, to ensure that it is equitable and responsive to the needs of British Muslim communities

Creative content: Creatives who can influence public discourses, especially around Muslims and Islam through a variety of mediums

You will need to meet the following criteria to be eligible for the Aziz Foundation Scholarship:

• 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:
• Effective Advocacy and Enhance Public Perception – facilitating better representation and contribution of Muslims to civil society to combat Islamophobia and positively transform perceptions of British Muslims
• Community Service and Social Development – raising the aspirations and standards within British Muslim communities

Application Deadline

June 14, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to University of Greenwich on azizfoundation.scholarshipsplatform.com to apply

Please apply directly via the Aziz Foundation website.

Applications for the 2024/25 Masters Scholarships will open on 15 January 2024.

The assessment and awards process will be carried out over two cycles in 2024:

You may apply only once in any given year (either in cycle 1 or cycle 2 but not both).

For more details visit: University of Greenwich website.