North America Scholarships for Muslim Students

Feb. 24/98) The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is offering scholarships for doctoral and postdoctoral work in science or engineering. These scholarships are being offered under a program to promote high technology. Conditions and application forms can be obtained from the Association of Muslim Scientists and Engineers (AMSE) by sending a message to amsefid@erols.com. [The AMSE is disseminating this information as a service to its members. It is not involved in the award or managment of these scholarships.] You can find more information about this topic from the following web site (spo.org).
The Islamic Development Bank also has some funds for Muslim students overseas. You can find more information about this topic from the following web site (spo.org).


(Mar. 13/99) Contact La-Riba (Islamic Finance House) at: 1-888-LARIBA1 because they have a special fund for Muslim students.


The following are two addresses you may approach for Islamic loans or grants (depending on their financial situation). Inshallah, just send them a brief note stating your program of study, financial need, and other relevant particulars. In sha'a Allah, within two to three weeks, you should receive a scholarship application form or whatever you will have requested.


Dr. Yousf Jasim Al-Hajji
Chairman, International Islamic Charitable Organization
P.O. Box 3434, Safat 13035 Kuwait
Dr. Maneh Al-Johani
Secretary General, World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY)
P.O. Box 10845, Riyadh 11443 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

(Dec. 8/98) Please note that ISNA (Islamic Society of North America) does not offer scholarships at this time.