S.I.S.T.E.R.S Announces Annual Scholarship for 2009

In an effort to highlight the academic and civic achievements of young Muslim women in the DC Metropolitan Area, S.I.S.T.E.R.S initiated this scholarship in 2007. S.I.S.T.E.R.S aims to recognize and assist deserving students to achieve their higher education goals. This year, a one thousand dollar scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior and one to a current college student. In order to be considered for this award, all applicants are required to meet the following eligibility guidelines:

• Be a Muslim female between the ages of 17-24 years old.
• Currently be enrolled in or accepted to a 2 or 4 year college/university.
• Have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or better.
• Demonstrate an active participation in community service work.
• Submit a grade transcript.
• Complete a short essay component.
• Submit a letter of recommendation.

All applications must be postmarked by February 28, 2009. Click here for the application with instructions as to how to apply for this scholarship. If you have further questions, do not hesitate to contact us at sistersinformation@gmail.com. You will notified only if you are chosen to receive the scholarship. Winner will be announced by March 28, 2009.

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SISTERS Announces 2008 Scholarship Winners

This year, SISTERS received applications from many highly qualified young women for our annual scholarship making the final decisions quite difficult. However, the Scholarship Committee came up with their unanimous decisions. The winners this year are Sanam Shahid (H.S) from South Riding, VA and Uzma Ahmed (College) from Ellicott City, MD. Congratulations and best of luck to both girls!

Sanam is a high school senior attending Freedom High School. She has a GPA of over 4.0 and has maintained that standard all through high school, masha’Allah. She has a true activist spirit and has taken the initiative in organizing fundraisers for many worthy causes. She has received the Excellence in Academic and AP Scholar Awards. She plans to study biology. Read her essay here.

Uzma is currently enrolled in the Fast Track Drexel Medical School Program at Rosemont College where she maintains an impressive GPA. She is President of her MSA and a member of the National Honor Society. Her volunteer activities range from helping people with disabilities to working as an intern at Johns Hopkins Medical Center. Read her essay here.

S.I.S.T.E.R.S Announces $1000.00 Scholarship For Sisters

In an effort to highlight the academic and civic achievements of young Muslim women in the DC Metropolitan Area, S.I.S.T.E.R.S initiated this scholarship program in 2008. S.I.S.T.E.R.S aims to recognize and assist deserving students to achieve their higher education goals. This year, two one thousand dollar scholarships will be awarded to the most deserving applicants. In order to be considered for this award, all applicants are required to meet the following eligibility guidelines. You must:

• Be a Muslim female between the ages of 17-22 years old.
• Currently be enrolled in or accepted to a 2 or 4 year college/university program.
• Have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or better.
• Demonstrate an active participation in community service work.
• Complete a short essay component.
• Submit a letter of recommendation.
• Submit a copy of grade transcript.

Click here for the application with the instructions as to how to apply for this scholarship. If you have further questions, do not hesitate to contact us at sistersinformation@gmail.com. You will be notified only if you are chosen to receive the scholarship. The winners will be announced by April 18, 2008.