Each year, the Muslim Studies Program in International Studies and Programs provides scholarships of $700 to undergraduates whose principal interest is in studying some facet of the Muslim world. The primary objective of the scholarship is to facilitate study and research about the Muslim world and to improve language competence. The scholarship may be availed in the Spring, Summer and/or Fall.

Muslim Studies faculty may nominate students for the award. Students engaged in studying the Muslim world may also apply for the award directly.

Requirements:

• 3.3 cumulative GPA or higher at the time of the award of the scholarship.
• MSU undergraduate students enrolled in approved accredited programs are eligible for the award, for example students in the Muslim Studies Minor.
• Students enrolled in other university programs, conducting research on the Muslim world, or developing Arabic language competence may be eligible for the award contingent upon program accreditation.

All nominees and applicants must submit the following:

1. A 300-word statement describing the nominee’s/applicant’s interest in the study of the Muslim world
2. A resume
3. A grade transcript.
4. A letter of support from at least one faculty member.

Please send scholarship nominations or applications with supporting material to Mohammad H. Khalil, Director of the Muslim Studies Program, at khalilmo(at)msu.edu with a copy to Jaclyn Hunnicut, hunnicu4(at)msu.edu. The deadline for the 2024-25 cycle is January 6, 2025.

Brendan Amin is the recipient for the 2023-24 Gliozzo Scholarship.

Brendan is majoring in comparative cultures and politics with a minor in Muslim Studies in James Madison College. He is an intern at the Refugee Development Center this fall and anticipates the knowledge and skills gained through the Muslim Studies Program will help him in this new role. Brendan plans to graduate at the end of the fall semester and will pursue a graduate degree.