Name: Sayed Mahdi

Recipient Type: Scholarship Recipient

Recipient Year: 2015

School Name: Bayan Claremont

Major: MA: Islamic Studies and Leadership

Description: Seyed Mahdi was born into a scholarly family originating in Karbala, Iraq. He was raised in Southern California and graduated from City of Knowledge Islamic School in Pomona, CA. After completing high school, he travelled to Qum, Iran to complete his formal religious education and training in the Islamic Seminary. Upon returning to the United States, he completed his Master’s Degree in Islamic Studies and Leadership at Bayan Claremont, Claremont School of Theology. Seyed Mahdi regularly travels around North America and Europe to spread the teachings of Islam among Muslim communities. His focus is on youth empowerment and mentorship. Locally, he is actively engaged with the interfaith and intrafaith communities. He has since pursued higher-level education in religion.

Sponsor: Bayan Claremont College