IUIN-Muhammad Shafi Memorial Scholarship (Liberal Arts)

This Scholarship is for an undergraduate student engaged in the study of the Islamic world. Founded in honor and memory of Muhammad Shafi who was a firm believer in the Islamic faith. He was an honorable man with no more than a middle school education who built his own multi-factory business from the ground up. He was admired by many in the textile business in Karachi, Pakistan, but he always remained a humble man, remembering that what he had was a blessing and should never be taken for granted. No matter how little or how much he had, he always remembered to pay his charity and help those less fortunate than himself. This scholarship is to honor not only his memory, but his religious belief in the importance of “continuous charity.”

The recipient will be an undergraduate student pursuing an Individualized degree in Arabic and Islamic Studies or a minor in Arabic and Islamic Studies (or its equivalent) enrolled in the School of Liberal Arts. Recipients must have taken or be enrolled in a course related to the study of Islam and have a record of academic excellence as demonstrated by a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Applicants will provide a transcript and write an essay describing your hopes for making a positive impact on the worldview of Islam and Islamic Studies (approximately 500-1000 words or no more than 2 pages).