Aziz Foundation Scholarship at University of Sussex 2023

Description:

The Aziz Foundation is awarding 100% tuition fee Masters scholarships to five exceptional British Muslims lacking the financial means to complete postgraduate degrees, at the University of Sussex for the 2023/24 academic year. These scholarships aim to empower British Muslims to bring positive change to their communities and beyond.

Eligibility for the scholarship:

• Applicant must be eligible for Home fees status.
• Must be applying for a Masters in Media & Journalism, Technology, Sustainability/Environment, Law, Policy or Creative Content.
• Candidate must be active within  a Muslim community and demonstrate intimate knowledge of issues affecting British Muslim communities.
• Should be able to demonstrate long-term commitment to community/societal development within Britain.
• Candidates must 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.

Instructions:

• The successful applicants will be selected through an interview process run by the Aziz Foundation.
• The scholarship will cover tuition fees only at the University of Sussex.
• Applicants do not need to hold an offer prior to applying.
• However, please note that admission to the scholarship programme will depend on Sussex’s separate admissions process.