Overview
Arabic Studies at Indiana University Indianapolis explores the contributions and impact of Arabic cultures in local and global perspective. Arabic cultures have shaped the history of art, food, medicine, math, philosophy, poetry, politics, religion, and more both in Indiana and around the world. The recipients will be undergraduate students pursuing a minor in Arabic and Islamic Studies (or its equivalent) enrolled in the IU School of Liberal Arts at IU Indianapolis. Recipients must have taken or be enrolled in a course related to the study of Arabic and Islam. The exact number of scholarships awarded will be determined by student interest and available funds, but the program expects to award at least two per year.
Selection Criteria
To be eligible for the scholarship, students (1) must have declared their minor in Arabic and Islamic studies and (2) must successfully complete at least three credits per year from the program’s approved list of courses on the Indiana University Indianapolis campus or courses approved by the director to maintain the scholarship.
Students who already possess an Arabic and Islamic studies scholarship are eligible to renew the scholarship for an additional year for a maximum renewal up to three (3) additional years. The scholarship can be renewed each year (for a total of four years) so long as the student takes one course in the minor per year and applies.
How to Apply
Please submit application materials electronically to the Scholarship Manager at jrcarrie@iu.edu.
The following information/documents must be submitted electronically in PDF format. Please note that your application will not be considered until all of the requested materials are received.
New applicants - submit an essay (approx. 250-500 words) discussing (1) why Arabic and Islamic studies interests them and (2) how any previous experience studying topics related to Arabic and Islam have been important to them.; and proof that you have declared a minor in Arabic and Islamic studies.
Current recipients - submit an essay (approx. 250-500 words) that addresses the following (1) what they have learned in all their minor courses in the past year and (2) what they have gained from participating in extra-curricular activities related to Arabic and Islamic studies in the past year (3) discuss your participation in the in the Arabic and Islamic studies minor on campus if applicable.