Call for Scholarship Applications
“I am delighted that the Foundation is offering scholarships that will help unlock the potential of talented individuals, and provide them the opportunity to become leaders of the future. These scholarships will help give those from disadvantaged backgrounds the chance to excel and create a better tomorrow for us all.” –Asif Aziz, Chair of Trustees
Application Overview
From 2021, 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.
Moreover, scholarships will only be awarded to individuals with career aspirations in the following disciplines:
- Law – Candidates who hold high aspirations to excel in the legal profession and especially those who wish to become judges.
- Media & Journalism – Candidates driven to ensure better representation in the media
- Tech & Creative Content – Candidates driven to ensure better representation in the tech and creative industries.
- Policy – Candidates with a passion for influencing public policy in the UK, to ensure that it is equitable and responsive to the needs of minority communities, especially Muslim communities (excluding health policy)
For the 2021/2022 academic year, we will not be funding courses within the discipline of natural or health sciences, engineering or mathematics.
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.
The Aziz Foundation will be offering scholarships at the following universities for the 2021-2022 academic year:
Preferred Partners
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Masters Scholarships at City, University of London
Improving Media Diversity and Championing Inclusive Journalism
Facilitate Community Development and Improve Representation and Advocacy
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Masters Scholarships at SOAS, University of London
Facilitate Community Development and Improve Representation and Advocacy
Facilitate Community Development and Improve Representation and Advocacy
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Masters Scholarships at Aston University
Facilitate Community Development and Improve Representation and Advocacy
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Master Scholarships at the University of St Andrews
Facilitate Community Development and Improve Representation and Advocacy
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Masters Scholarships at the University of Birmingham
Facilitate Community Development and Improve Representation and Advocacy
Institutional Schemes
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One Masters Scholarship at the University of Oxford
Developing Leadership in Public Life from British Muslim Communities
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One Masters Scholarship at the University of Cambridge
Developing Leadership in Public Life from British Muslim Communities
