Scholarship Name: Hasan-Gilani Scholarship
Award: Two Scholarships: $1,000 (for college students) and $500 (for high school seniors)
Eligibility: Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- 1. Meritorious applicants with demonstrated financial need for continuing their post-secondary education.
- 2. Resident of Kansas City metro area or surrounding communities who have attended, and graduated from a high school in the Kansas City metropolitan area.
- 3. Enrolled in, or accepted for full-time admission in a 2- or 4-year degree, graduate, or professional degree program at any college/university in Kansas or Missouri.
a) For high school seniors: Acceptance in a degree program for the 2022-23 academic year at a community college, 4-year college, or university. Proof of admission must be submitted along with the application.
b) For applicants already pursuing a college degree program: copy of last semester transcript, and proof of fall 2022 enrollment.
- 4. Must provide evidence of financial need (a document stating basis of financial need; or copy of 2021 tax return, if employed).
- 5. Actively involved in service to the Muslim community. Arrange for a letter from the supervisor or head of the organization to be emailed to the Scholarship Committee at schoalrship@smiec.org
- 6. Submit a biosketch, not exceeding 300 words, describing applicant’s background, work and service history, financial need, educational, civic, religious accomplishments; and future educational and career goals.
- 7. Write and submit an essay titled "Most Challenging Issue Facing Muslim Youths", not exceeding 500 words
- 8. Provide name and contact information of two referees who are not related to the applicant.
- 9. Completed Cover Sheet must accompany the application
- 10. Applications will be evaluated by a committee of judges who will rank all applicants. Final selection will be made by the SMIEC Scholarship Committee who will select top two applicants for the award