Al-Muammar Scholarship For Journalism

24 September 2010
Al-Muammar Scholarship For Journalism
Deadline: usually March (suspended for 2009-2010 school year, pending announcement for 2010-2011)

These are four scholarships of $5,000 each that are awarded to eligible college students of Arab American heritage. To be eligible students must be majoring in journalism, or be college seniors who have already been accepted to graduate journalism school.

Academic Disciplines/ Professional Aspirations: Journalism.

Award:
This scholarship is for use during sophomore, junior, senior, graduate, or postgraduate years. This scholarship is not renewable.

Number: The number of scholarships awarded is 1 to 4.

Amount: The amount of the scholarships awarded is $5,000.

Requirements for Eligibility: Applicant is required to be of Arab ancestry and enrolled or anticipating to enroll part-time or full-time at a two-year or four-year college or university. This scholarship is only available to united States citizens.

Requirements for Application: Essay composition, application, school transcript, resume, and portfolio.

Contact:
Sabeen Altaf, Program Manager
Arab American Institute Foundation
1600 K Street NW, Suite 601
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202-429-9210
Fax: 202-429-9214
E-mail: saltaf@aaiusa.org

More information here.
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