Deadline extended until August for Zakat Fund scholarships

The Maldives Zakat House has extended the deadline for applications for scholarships financed through the Zakat Fund until August 16^th.

According to the Zakat House, applications for the higher education scholarships, which are available for both domestic and overseas studies, will now be accepted until 14:00pm on August 16^th.

The scholarship program was initially launched on May 17, with the original application deadline scheduled for today.

According to Maldives Zakat House, the scholarships cover a wide range of disciplines, including Islamic Sharia, Qur’anic sciences, Islamic education, Islamic research and publishing, Islamic journalism, faith studies, fiqh and usul‑fiqh, as well as Islamic leadership and management.

Students selected for local study will have the opportunity to enroll at Islamic University of Maldives (IUM), Maldives National University (MNU), Villa College, Avid College and Zikra College. Overseas placements are available at Al‑Azhar University, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF), Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) and International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI).

Zakat House said a total of 30 scholarships will be awarded, 10 for local study and 20 for overseas study.

In addition, the institution has introduced two special schemes:  

• five stipend opportunities for Maldivian students currently studying in Saudi Arabia and Egypt, and  
• five special scholarships dedicated to training women doctors in women’s health‑related fields.

Applicants must be 18 years or older, academically eligible for their chosen programme, and enrolled in a full‑time course accredited by the Maldives Qualifications Authority (MQA). Students receiving financial assistance from any other government institution are not eligible.

Zakat House said it may also consider applications in other fields, provided the area of study is important for the development of the Maldivian Islamic community.

Applicants are required to submit all necessary documents, after which applications will be evaluated by the committee responsible for administering higher‑education assistance from the Zakat Fund.

Applications must be submitted via email to [email protected].