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Overview
Scholarship type
Need based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
Full tuition fee scholarship
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
This scholarship offers financial and professional support to British Muslims who are dedicated to bringing positive change to society.
The Aziz Foundation was established in 2015 by the Aziz family, and is inspired by the values and teaching of Islam to support the most disadvantaged communities in Britain.
From 2019, the foundation has focused on supporting Muslim individuals by offering masters scholarships that allow recipients to progress in their careers and make meaningful contributions to their industry, community and society as a whole.
Applicable programmes
Benefits
Successful applicants will receive a full scholarship for their tuition fees and access to a programme of training days and career mentors.
Eligibility
- Scholarships are awarded to UK individuals with career aspirations in media and journalism, technology, sustainability and the environment, law, policy (excluding health policy) and creative content.
You are required to meet all of the following requirements:
- Be eligible for Home fees status at the University
- Your course is not funded by the undergraduate funding system or the NHS
- Be active within a Muslim community and demonstrate intimate knowledge of issues affecting British Muslim communities
- Able to demonstrate long-term commitment to community/societal development within Britain
- Demonstrate that you require financial assistance in order to undertake a masters degree
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United Kingdom
Nationality
British
Study experience required
Bachelor
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
08 Apr 2025
Applications are submitted online, via a portal on the Aziz Foundation website. You will need to demonstrate active engagement in British Muslim communities, a long-term commitment to community/societal development, and a need for financial assistance in order to undertake a masters degree.
The scholarship application process is undertaken independently of your study application to Sheffield. Both applications must be successful for a student to receive the scholarship.