Islam is one of the largest religions in the world, second only to Christianity. There are between 900 million and 1.3 billion practicing Muslims in the world. The majority of Muslims live in the Middle East, but a large number also live in Africa, Asia, and Europe. There are very few Muslims living in the United States and, because of this, there are very few Muslim scholarships offered within the United States. Muslim students who wish to study the Islamic religion or receive scholarshipsfrom educational institutionsshould consider their options in other countries like the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, and India.
Muslim students who wish to find financial scholarships for secondary education in the US are most likely to find monies through private organizations that support Islamic studies and culture. Contacting community leaders and leaders in houses of worship are often the best places to seek Muslim scholarship monies. Some Islamic businesses offer scholarships to local students who want to attend local colleges.
There are several organizations and Muslim scholarship programs that offer financial support to Muslim students; however, these organizations generally require the student to attend universities or colleges in countries outside the United States. The scholarships from these institutions and organizations often provide the winner with air fare to return home annually while he or she is studying abroad. Other institutions offer opportunities for Muslim women to attend college or university classes, though most of these institutions prefer local candidates.
