University
Partners

Preferred Partnership Scheme

We wish to partner with universities by offering scholarship schemes for British Muslims wanting to pursue postgraduate study at the Masters level.

We are looking to partner with forward looking institutions that take the principle of widening participation seriously and are committed to creating an inclusive learning environment for British Muslim students.

Benefits to participating institutions include:   

• Students gain access to scholarship awards
• Increased demand for university courses amongst British Muslim communities and a reduced fee burden on higher education providers
• Help in meeting commitments to the Widening Participation agenda and diversifying student cohorts at the postgraduate level
• Support in closing the degree awarding gap, utilising extensive knowledge on British Muslim communities 

 

Which Universities have joined the Scheme?

• Aston University
• Coventry University: Centre for Peace, Trust and Social Relations
• Goldsmiths, University of London
• SOAS, University of London
• University of Birmingham
• University of Essex
• University of Sheffield
• University of St Andrews
• University of Sussex

 

Partnership Criteria

Our scholarships programme offers Masters scholarship awards (tuition fees only) to Muslims who qualify for home fees at UK universities. It has become clear to us that the number of awards offered does not meet the demand that is being generated by the programme, therefore the Foundation is looking at ways to extend its scholarships offer through seeking concessions from Higher Education Institutions.

The awards will be allocated to Preferred Partner institutions, which will be listed and applicants encouraged to apply to them. Applicants will have a wide application window within which to submit their applications. The Foundation will leverage its networks and engagement with Muslim civil society and representative communities to promote these scholarships.

Preferred Partner institutions:

1.  Share core values with us and actively promote Widening Participation at the postgraduate level
2.  Are aware of concerns of unconscious bias and address the degree awarding gap
3.  Provide specific cultural and social support to British Muslim students
4.  Are committed to adopting the working definition of Islamophobia within a reasonable timeframe
5.  Offer to cover the costs of a living stipend (maintenance) or financial discount on tuition fees (see Partnerships Brochure for details)

 

If your institution is interested in joining our Preferred Partner scheme, we would warmly welcome your interest. If you meet the conditions of being a Preferred Partner and would like to join the scheme please contact us on scholarships@azizfoundation.org.uk