The Scholarships Programme offers 100% tuition fee Masters scholarships to support British Muslims to study at UK universities. The scholarships are aimed at those who wish to advance in their careers and bring positive change to their communities and beyond. We invite applications from people who are dedicated to:
The aim is to support emerging leaders who have a high level of commitment to the community as well as the aspirations to lead and inspire in their respective field. Furthermore, we are looking for candidates who are highly driven and dedicated to reaching their goals and want to create a positive impact within the UK.
Applications are now open for 2021/22. Please note that the first cycle of applications will close on 31st March.
We shall be collaborating exclusively with our Preferred Partners, and as a consequence scholarships will be offered only to candidates studying Masters degrees at the institutions listed below.
Scholarships will only be awarded to individuals with career aspirations in the following disciplines:
For the 2021/2022 academic year, we will not be funding courses within the discipline of natural or health sciences, engineering or mathematics.
Applicants should meet all of the following requirements:
Applications are submitted online, via our scholarships applications portal. The application form includes questions about financial means, a vision statement of no more than 1,000 words and the names of two referees.
Short-listed applicants will be invited for a 30 minute interview to explore questions around:
You will have to demonstrate that you would not be able to self-fund your course. The Foundation will apply the following test, using information you supply, social indicators and available data, to determine your financial means:
The assessment will include some or all of the means testing criteria above, variously weighted, and will contribute to the panel’s final decision on the candidate.
Successful applicants will be supported through:
1. Scholarships Plus – The Scholarships Plus programme will offer training days and career mentors that further increase the chances of the scholars starting successful careers.
2. Aziz Scholars Association (ASA) – The ASA comprises of current scholars and alumni. It enables the scholars to synergise as well as coordinate induction and training days.
The assessment and awards process will be carried out over two cycles:
Cycle |
Application dates |
Interview dates |
Award dates |
1 |
11th Jan – 31st March |
Feb – April |
Mid May |
2 |
1st April – 16th July |
May – July |
Mid August |
The earliest start for courses we can consider is June 2021. If your course starts between June – August 2021, you must apply during cycle 1, otherwise we will not be able to consider your application. For courses starting from September 2021, you may apply in either cycle.
In addition to our preferred partners, we currently have the following institutional partners, each offering one scholarship. Scholarship applications must be made DIRECTLY to these institutions. For more information on the application process and criteria, please see the webpages below: