Aziz Foundation Masters Scholarship 2025 at University of Birmingham

Applications are for 2025 entry are currently open. Applications for cycle one close on the 4th April 2025. Cycle two closes 20th June 2025.

The Scholarships Programme offers 100% tuition fee Masters scholarships to support British Muslims to study at UK universities. The scholarships are aimed at those who wish to advance in their careers and bring positive change to their communities and beyond. We invite applications from people who are dedicated to:

• Effective Advocacy and Enhancing Public Perception – facilitating better representation and contribution of Muslims to civil society to combat Islamophobia and positively transform perceptions of British Muslims  
• Community Service and Social Development – raising the aspirations and standards within British Muslim communities 

The aim is to support emerging leaders who have a high level of commitment to the community as well as the aspirations to lead and inspire in their respective field. 

• Table of Content
• About University of Birmingham
• Aziz Foundation Masters Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Aziz Foundation Masters Scholarship
• Aziz Foundation Masters Scholarship Courses
• Requirements for Aziz Foundation Masters Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Aziz Foundation Masters Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Aziz Foundation Masters Scholarship

Up to 10 awards offering a 100% tuition fee payment.

Aziz Foundation Masters Scholarship Courses

• Arts & Culture
• Law
• Media & Journalism
• Philanthropy and Grant Making
• Policy
• Sport
• Sustainability / Environment
• Technology

Requirements for Aziz Foundation Masters Scholarship Qualification

Applicants should meet all of the following requirements:

• Be eligible for Home fees status
• Be active within a Muslim community and demonstrate intimate knowledge of issues affecting British Muslim communities
• Demonstrate long-term commitment to community/societal development within Britain 
• Show how the course will increase their effectiveness in one of the following areas relating to British Muslims: 
  • Effective Advocacy and Enhance Public Perception – facilitating better representation and contribution of Muslims to civil society to combat Islamophobia and positively transform perceptions of British Muslims 
  • Community Service and Social Development – raising the aspirations and standards within British Muslim communities

In addition to the above, candidates are also expected to have

• Excellent understanding of their chosen industry and how to progress within it, prior experience and/or achievements in the field
• Knowledge of how the course will enable them to generate social impact

Application Deadline

How to Apply

The application form includes questions about previous education, work experience, financial means, a statement of no more than 1,000 words about how you meet the Foundation’s criteria, and the names of two referees.

If your application is shortlisted you will be invited to attend an interview.

The interview will be 30-45 minutes exploring questions around:

• Challenges facing British Muslims
• Vision and hopes for change
• Personal qualities needed to succeed
• Financial barriers faced

For more details, visit University of Birmingham scholarship webpage