The Zakat House has extended the deadline for applications for higher education scholarships and special scholarships offered locally and abroad through the Zakat Fund.
According to an announcement issued by the institution, applications will now be accepted until 2 pm on 16 August.
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The scholarship programme includes opportunities for master’s and doctoral studies in various Islamic disciplines. A total of nine scholarships are available for master’s programmes, while 10 scholarships are allocated for PhD studies.
The available fields include Islamic Shariah, Qur’anic Sciences, Islamic Education, Islamic Research and Publications, Islamic Journalism, Aqeedah, Fiqh, Usul al-Fiqh, and Islamic Leadership and Management. Applicants may also propose other fields of study if the programmes contribute to the development of Islamic society in the Maldives.
Under the initiative, 30 scholarships will be awarded, with 10 scholarships for studies within the Maldives and 20 for studies abroad.
Zakat House said the programme aims to support the development of qualified professionals and scholars in areas related to Islamic studies and community development.
The initiative also includes special scholarship opportunities, including five stipend-based scholarships for Maldivian students currently studying in Saudi Arabia and Egypt, and five scholarships to support the training of female doctors in fields related to women’s health.
