IBN BATTUTA ARABIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Deadline: Varies
Ibn Battuta Arabic Scholarships aim to reward students for excellence and dedication to the study of the Arabic language as well as promote the study of Arabic as a foreign language. Prospective students may apply to either one of the semester programs (fall, spring) or else to one of the winter and summer programs offered at the Qalam wa Lawh center in Rabat Morocco.
Award Value
- Full Scholarships cover all tuition and housing costs for the duration of the program
- Partial Scholarships cover tuition-only costs for the duration of the program
Note: Transportation to/from Morocco is the responsibility of awardees.
Requirements
Applicants must write a 600-1,000 word essay answering “What do you hope to achieve through your study of the Arabic language?” Applicants must have completed a minimum of four University semesters in Modern Standard Arabic or equivalent study (at least 240 documented contact hours at a private institution). Applicants must have three written recommendations, including at least one from an Arabic Language Instructor/Professor. Recommendations should be addressed to the Scholarship Committee at Qalam wa Lawh. Applicants must provide graded transcripts documenting previous Arabic study.
Program Durations
SESSION
NUMBER OF WEEKS
START DATE
END DATE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Summer 2020
04 Weeks
03 August 2020
28 August 2020
30 October 2019
Fall 2020
16 Weeks
31 August 2020
19 Dec. 2020
30 January 2020
Winter 2020
04 Weeks
21 Dec. 2020
15 January 2021
30 March 2020
Spring 2021
16 Weeks
18 January 2021
07 May 2021
30 July 2020
Summer 2021
04 Weeks
02 August 2021
27 August 2021
30 October 2020
Application Deadlines
All applications must be postmarked by the specified deadline for each session. Applications sent after the deadline will not be considered.
How to apply
To Apply, send the completed application form and all required attachments (photocopy of passport, recommendation letters, essay, and transcripts) via email or post to Qalam wa Lawh Center for Arabic Studies attn: Ibn Battuta Scholarship
Frequently Asked Questions
What are my chances of winning?
We review each application carefully and grant full scholarships to candidates who demonstrate a dedication to studying the Arabic language and a potential to play a positive role in their communities and around the world. We typically receive 50 -200 applications for each scholarship sessions.
- Five (5) full scholarships (tuition & housing) are awarded for each session
- Ten (10) partial scholarships (tuition only) are awarded for each session.
When and how will the results be announced?
The results are announced one calendar month after the submission deadline. The winners’ names are posted on our facebook page . The winners are also informed of their successful candidacy via email.
Do I have to be enrolled in University to apply?
No, you do not have to be enrolled in University to apply. You must have acquired 240 hours of documented study of the Arabic language, but it does not have to have been through university enrollment in order to apply.
How should I submit my documents?
We prefer you to submit your documents via email ([email protected]). Though it is possible to submit them by mail, we are not responsible for lost documents mailed to Morocco.
What languages are acceptable for my essay and recommendations?
We accept documents in English, French or Arabic. Translated documents should include a copy of the original.
What types of candidates are the judges looking for?
We are primarily looking for students who have demonstrated excellence and dedication to study of the Arabic language. We are also looking for students with clear goals and plans for their Arabic skills. Students from countries where it is very difficult to find Arabic courses or who have never had the opportunity to participate in Arabic immersion are also given preference.
Can my professors email my recommendations directly?
Yes, your professors or Arabic instructors can email your recommendations directly to the school. Please ask them to include your full name in the subject line, as well as in the body of the email.
IF YOU WANT TO APPLY> https://www.qalamcenter.com/ibn-battuta-scholarship
