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ISF offers a wide range of scholarships based on the fields and majors it supports. ISF also offers many joint scholarship programs with partner organizations that share its common mission and vision.

Please see below for a list of active scholarship programs:

ISF National Scholarship Program (Open to All)

ISF-ICCNC Scholarship Program (Open to ICCNC Community Members)

ISF-MCA Scholarship Program (Open to MCA Community Members)

ISF-Yaseen Foundation Scholarship Program (Open to Yaseen Foundation Community Members)

ISF-SBIA Scholarship Fund (Open to SBIA Community Members)

ISF-UC Berkeley Muslim Alumni Scholarship Program (Open to UC Berkeley Students)

ISF-Zaytuna Scholarship Program (Open to Zaytuna College Students)

ISF-MSA West Scholarship Program (Open to Students from MSA-West member Universities) 

ISF-Aslan Media Scholarship Program (Journalism and Media)

ISF-CAIR Scholarship Program (Public Policy/Law)

ISF-ILLUME Scholarship Program (Journalism and Media)

ISF-ING Scholarship Program (Religious Studies and Education)

ISF-MPAC Scholarship Program (Public Policy/Law and Media/Communications)

ISF-UPF Scholarship Program (Film/Media)

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Please feel free to contact us at contact@islamicscholarshipfund.org or

650-995-6782 for more information.

Speakers

Mufti Asif Pochi
Atlanta, Georgia

Imam Tahir Anwar

Friday, June 15, 2012

7:30 pm Dinner
8:35 pm Salat ul Maghrib
Followed by Program
10:10 pm Salat ul Isha

Venue: SBIA Downtown, 325 N. 3rd St, San Jose
 

Downtown SBIA: 325 N. 3rd St, San Jose

Agenda: 6:00PM Dinner | 6:55PM – 8:25PM Program | 8:25PM Maghrib

Topic – 1: Overseas Internship by US Students

Monika Khan (Youth Speaker)

Graduate Student in Public Health at Columbia University in New York, Fall-2012

Monika Khan will share her recent experience interning abroad at ICDDR,B, an International

Health Research Institution located in Dhaka, Bangladesh (http://www.icddrb.org). The

ICDDR,B addresses some of the most critical health concerns facing the world today, ranging

from improving neonatal survival to HIV/AIDS. Since 1978, this Centre has trained more

than 27,000 health professionals from over 78 countries.

Topic – 2: Earthquakes

Suleyman Yesilyurt, Geological Engineer and a member of the SBIA Board of Trustees

The Bay Area is one of the seismically most active regions of the United States. The entire

Bay Area is an Earthquake Zone with numerous large and small faults slicing the Earth's

crust. In this short talk, I will provide a brief overview of the Bay Area geology, known

faults, current earthquake research, probabilities, risks/dangers posed by earthquakes. I

will have tips for how to prepare for earthquakes and what to do when they hit.

Topic – 3: Islamic Investing and Inheritance

M. Nayeem Qureshi

Director of Philanthropy & Trust Services, Amana Mutual Fund, Saturna Capital

Abstract of the Talk: To educate our community about Islamic investing, the options for

Shariah compliant investing will be discussed. A brief overview of the very important topic

of Islamic inheritance will also be presented.

Join us in this community celebration featuring: Flag Raising and Proclamation Ceremony followed by a Reception with Palestinian cuisine.

Guest Speaker:

Hala Gabriel
A Los Angeles based filmmaker

Location: Santa Clara County Government Center, 70 W. Hedding Street, San Jose

Date: Tuesday May 15th 4:00 to 5:00pm

Sponsored by: Supervisor Dave Cortese & the Palestinian Heritage Committee

This Event is Free & Open to the Public
Please carpool or use public transportations, light rail and bus. On-street metered parking available on Hedding and San Pedro, additional parking at Civic Center Parking Garage. For more information on parking and directions see: http://tinyurl.com/2aetogy

325 N. 3rd Street, San Jose

Friday, May 4, 2012 – 6:00 PM

Join Us for an Evening of Dialogue with Community Leaders and Distinguished Elected Officials from The City of San Jose and County of Santa Clara

Coordinated By: Adnan Rasheed

AGENDA

6:00 PM: Dinner

6:45 PM: Program Begins

8:15 PM: Magrib prayer

9:00 PM: Isha prayer

Additional Parking Will Be Available at the Salvation Army Parking Lot Located Across the Street from the Center on 3rd St.

Sunday, April 29th, 3:00-5:00pm at Youth Center, 12260 Saratoga Sunnyvale Rd. Saratoga, 

$5 registration includes snack and drink

Sunday, April 15, 2012 – 6:00 PM | 2486 Ruby Ave., San Jose

Guest Speaker: Dr. Rajabally is the founder and current president of NISA North American. Islamic Shelter for the Abused . Inthe past he has served as president of Islamic Society of East Bay and has been on the executive council ofISNA Islamic Society of North America.

Topic: Understanding abuse, Types of abuse, Signs of abuse, Impact of abuse

AGENDA

6:00 PM: Salat ul Asr

6:10 PM: Dinner

6:45 PM: Program Begins

7:45 PM: Salat ul Maghrib 

Additional Parking Will Be Available at the Salvation Army Parking Lot Located Across the Street from the Center on 3rd St.

This course covers the fundamentals Purity (Taharah) and Salaat (Ritual Purity).  The text used is Ascent to Felicity, written by the eminent 11th century Hanafi scholar, Abu 'l-Ikhlas al-Shurunbulali.  Ascent to Felicity is a concise yet comprehensive primer in creed and jurisprudence.  It spans all five pillars of Islam, as well as the topics of animal sacrifice and hunting. 

Cost: $25 (including book) – No one turned away due to lack of funds

Classes held at SBIA Down: 325 N. 3rd St, San Jose

Register by emailing classes@sbia.info (Please include Purity & Prayer in the subject line and include your full name).

325 N. 3rd Street, San Jose, (408.947.9389)

In coordination with ING (Islamic Networks Group)

Friday, April 6, 2012 – 6:30 PM

Service in Our Faith Communities –Increasing the Call to Service in Our Communities

Agenda

6:30PM Dinner

7:15PM Program

7:37PM Maghrib

7:50PM – 8:45PM: Program

Rahima Foundation

Rahima foundation works to establish an institution of charity to serve the financial, educational, emotional, social and spiritual needs of communities of all faiths. To carry out this mission, the organization provides monthly food distribution that reaches over 2,000 individuals every month, scholarship and tuition assistance, referrals for family counseling and employment, and used cars. There are future plans to open a free clinic, provide disaster relief, work with the elderly, work with the abused, and provide referrals for medical and legal services. Rahima Foundation has received national recognition for its work, including coverage by ABC News.

Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County

Catholic Charities serves and advocates for families and individuals in need, especially those living in poverty. In 2011, under their Behavioral Health Services program they provided 234 clients with community counseling services, placed 200 clients in jobs, provided over 850 individuals and families with affordable housing. Under their Children Youth and Family Development Services, they provided academic enrichment services to 4,000 children and youth, processed 5,500 requests from inmates, processed 2,040 tax returns putting $2.8 million in tax refunds back into the pockets of working poor families, and served 3,000 clients on immigration. Under the Older Adult Services program, over 2,000 seniors participated in the Senior Nutrition program, and over 12,000 residents of nursing or residential facilities were seen by the Long Term Care Ombudsman program.

Tzu Chi Foundation

Tzu Chi Foundation was founded in 1989, and there are now more than 80 offices and facilities in the U.S. with over 100,000 volunteers and donors working to make a difference in their local communities. Tzu Chi U.S.A. has more than 20 community programs. Volunteers are active in programs such as family services, services to the homeless, visits to senior homes, medical and dental services, recycling, and reading to children. Tzu Chi U.S.A. also works with neighbourhood schools and organizations such as the Foothill Unity Center and the Center for the Pacific Asian Family in Los Angeles, the Habitat for Humanity in Dallas, and the Ronald McDonald House in Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Pasadena, Falls Church, Baltimore, and Washington DC.