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Read below for Scholarship Guidelines
Young Muslims Sisters
New York City
IQRA Scholarship Program
A scholarship for all students of ‘Ilm
Mission Statement:
The IQRA scholarship program provides grants for NYC residents who wish to attend Islamic
classes or seminars taking place within the five boroughs. Through the IQRA scholarship, Muslimahs
who are financially unable to increase their Islamic education, are given an opportunity to acquire
the knowledge of the deen of Allah. It is repeatedly encouraged in the Quran for Muslims to attain
the knowledge of Allah and be more aware of the teachings of Islam. Let us embrace this opportunity
and apply, if financial restrictions have been preventing us from making use of the knowledge available;
or donate generously to help others walk on the path to knowledge of Allah SWT.
IQRA Scholarship Program Rules and Regulations:
Applicant must be a Muslim female.
Applicant must be a member of YMS – New York City.
Applicant’s age must be 16 years – 27 years old.
No application will be accepted without a valid signature.
An Applicant can qualify for a scholarship no more than twice a year.
Applicant must postmark their application at least 14 days in advance so all payments
can be processed and completed in timely manner.
The mailing address is as follows:
IQRA Scholarship Program
Young Muslims Sisters – NYC
974 45th Street, APT # B5
Brooklyn, NY 11219
IQRA Scholarship Program Guidelines:
>YMS-NYC can pay full cost OR a certain percentage of seminar payment depending on
the availabilitly of scholarship funds.
> YMS-NYC will not support any teachings outside of the Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jamaa'.
> YMS-NYC holds Allah azawajal that all applicants’ information will be kept confidential.
> YMS-NYC will consider applications based on first come, first serve basis. Please note that
no one is given priority over someone else. There will be no holding spots, etc...
> YMS-NYC will grant the IQRA Scholarship funds in Cash ONLY to the person’s
name mentioned in the application. They must bring with them a photocopy of seminar
registration form at the location listed below. Failure to provide a copy of seminar registration
will result in delay or disqualification of the scholarship.
ICNA Headquarters
166-26 89th Ave,
Jamaica, NY 11432
For questions or more information, please email: newyorkcity@ymonline.org