Media · Communications · Writing
Since 2009 ISF has funded scholars studying and working in fields with the greatest impact on public opinion and policy, including media studies, communications, and writing. Media scholarships range from $3,000-5,000. Our goal: to improve negative portrayals of Muslims in the news, increase Muslim representation in policymaking, and invest in the creation of positive and engaging stories about American Muslims.
Eligibility
- Muslim or active member of the Muslim community
- Enrolled full-time at an accredited university in the U.S. by August; OR employed full-time in an ISF Supported Field and a part-time student at an accredited university in the U.S;
- An undergraduate (junior or senior) or of graduate standing (master's, PhD, or law degree)
- Studying an ISF-supported major
- Maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA
- A U.S. citizen, DACA recipient, or permanent U.S. resident
Supported Majors
- Media Studies
- Writing
- Journalism
- Broadcast Journalism
- Print Journalism
- Digital Journalism
Requirements
- Application form
- Resume
- Video introduction
- Essay questions
- College transcripts
- Work samples
- Two letters of recommendation by a professor, mentor, religious leader, and/or employer
Past Awarded Scholarships
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$3,000 - $10,000
Program Timeline
November to March - Accepting Applications
ISF starts accepting applications in November for a period of 5 months. The deadline to submit a complete application is typically in late March.
April to May - Application Reviews
The Selection Committee will review the applications from April-May.
June - Phone Interviews
Finalists will move to the next round and complete phone interviews in June.
July - Scholarship Awarded
Final decision will be made in July and scholarships will be awarded shortly after.