The Al Musaafir foundation provides annual scholarships created to support students’ academic pursuits by providing financial assistance for IELTS/application fees, mentorship, and workshops. It aims to empower talented individuals to achieve academic excellence and contribute positively to the Muslim Ummah.
Al Musaafir foundation
The Al Musaafir Foundation is a Nigeria-based organization focused on supporting Muslim students who wish to pursue higher education abroad. Although they don’t appear to have a dedicated official website, you can find the link to their social media platforms, where they are most active on and share updates about their initiatives.
Scholarship benefits
- Mentorship from current scholars and professionals in the field.
- Workshops focused on academic and professional development.
- IELTS and/or application fees.
Application process
To apply you’ll need to stay updated with their social media pages for whenever they provide the application link relavent to that year.
Documents that you’ll be expected to provide:
- completed application form
- A Motivation Letter (Why should we select you? – Max 150 words)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- A CV/Resume
- valid international passport
Scholarship recipients are expected (but not limited) to:
- Treat the scholarship as an Amanah (trust) from Allah and fulfill the associated responsibilities with dedication and integrity.
- Demonstrate a commitment to using their education to benefit the Muslim Ummah.
- Participate actively in all scholarship-related activities, including workshops and mentorship sessions.
Eligibility
- Be a Muslim.
- completed bachelor’s degree.
- Demonstrate a commitment to serving the Muslim community.
- Be committed to pursuing higher education.
Selection criteria
The selection committee look for the following qualities:
- Selfless Service to the Muslim Ummah: Previous experiences and contributions to the community.
- Academic Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding and expertise in the applicant’s field of study.
- Proactiveness: Steps taken to prepare for the academic journey, such as additional qualifications or research.
- Confidence: Ability to articulate goals and present oneself effectively.
- Initial screening of applications.
- Review and scoring of eligible applications based on predefined criteria.
- An interview stage for shortlisted candidates.
- Final selection based on cumulative scores and overall fit for the scholarship.
Note: Applicants who are not selected can request personalized feedback to understand their application’s strengths and areas for improvement.
Application deadline
Applications for 2024 are currently closed.
For more information or specific inquiries, you can contact the Al Musaafir Scholarship Foundation at “almusaafirfoundation@gmail.com”
Stay updated for 2025’s application details at:
- Twitter: https://x.com/AlMusaafirF?t=-kSlaCNbt9qWlFGyhmL6JA&s=09
