PIOUS – Farooq I. Selod Full Tuition and Expense Scholarship – 2 Years Full Time
Master of Arts in Islamic Studies (48 credits)
Concentrations available: Islamic Sciences and Religious Leadership
PIOUS is indeed excited to partner with the The Islamic Seminary of America (TISA) in embarking on a noble and ambitious project for young men and women by providing for them, a forum and opportunity to pursue Islamic scholarship, research, training and education to become strong voices for a balanced Islam in the United States. Therefore, in the view of the common Vision and Objectives of TISA and PIOUS, the Board of PIOUS have unanimously agreed to offer two full scholarships to Muslim students per year for two years, starting the Fall of 2022 semester full time, to pursue their noble and ambitious cause in acquiring a degree or diploma when they enroll in the curriculum offered by TISA with the following conditions:
The above conditions are required by PIOUS in order to fulfill its Mission and Vision.
The above description is adapted from a letter sent to TISA by the now deceased PIOUS Founder and Chair, Dr. Farooq I. Selod (RA), on June 19, 2019. Scholarship committee members include embers of Dr. Selod’s surviving family. Eligibility requirements can be found on the application form.
For further information or questions, please contact james.jones@islamicseminary.us.
Although TISA has limited economic resources, our financial aid philosophy has been to never turn any qualified students because of their inability to pay. We have maintained that philosophy since we opened in the Fall of 2019 and continue to offer general need-based scholarships to all eligible students through our application process HERE.
To further our efforts to meet the needs of underserved populations, in the Fall of 2022 we are launching a new series of need-based tuition free scholarships funded by our donors and co-sponsored by organizations who share our vision of a world constantly bettered by religious scholarship and ethical leadership. If you are a community organization and are interested in partnering with TISA to provide scholarship opportunities to your members, beneficiaries or program participants, please email us at: info@islamicseminary.us
*Not eligible for zakat and don’t qualify for a scholarship? Please visit our partner, A Continuous Charity, to learn about interest-free loans for higher education. https://www.acceducate.org for more information.
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Learn more about MANA on their website at: www.manajustice.org
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Learn more about Rabata on their website at: www.rabata.org
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Learn more about MEC on their website at: https://muslimendorsementcouncil.org/
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Learn more about MOMNetwork on their website at: https://www.momnetworkusa.com/
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Learn more about UTA-MSA at: utamsa.weebly.com
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Learn more about ACC on their website at: www.acceducate.org
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Learn more about AMC on their website at: www.associationofmuslimchaplains.org
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The Mission of Masjid Al-Islam is to serve as an instrument to promote human excellence, integrity and guiding principles through the teachings of orthodox Islam found in the Quran and the life example of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).
The TISA-MAI Dallas Scholarship Program provides full tuition scholarships to eligible Muslim students recommended by MAI Dallas who will be designated as “MAI Dallas Scholars” to complete their masters in Islamic Studies or MDiv program.
Learn more about MAI on their website at: https://masjidalislam.org/
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