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The Scholarships from Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies



These scholarships have been established by the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies
to allow graduates to pursue study of benefit to the Muslim world.

The Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies is a Recognized Independent Centre of -
the University of Oxford. It was established in 1985 to encourage the scholarly
study of Islam and the Islamic world. The Centre provides a meeting point for
the Western and Islamic worlds of learning. At Oxford it contributes to
the multi-disciplinary and cross-disciplinary study of the Islamic world.
Beyond Oxford, its role is strengthened by an international network of academic contacts. For more information, please go to www.oxcis.ac.uk

Am I eligible?
Candidates should be applying to start a new graduate course at Oxford.

Please ensure you meet the requirements for entry to your course,
including English language requirements. See the Course Guide for more information.

Open to British Muslim students and students from the following developing countries
in Asia and Africa: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh,
Benin, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Comoros, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Djibouti,
Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Indonesia, India, Iran, Iraq, Jordan,
Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania,
Morocco, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia,
Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Suriname, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Togo,
Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan
and Yemen Arab Republic.

You must be able to show how your intended course of study is of relevance to
the Muslim world. UK students must also be Muslims.

This scholarship is open to candidates studying for all degree bearing courses,
with the exception of PGCert and PGDip courses.

What does it cover?
100% of university and college fees, and a grant for living costs
(the rate in 2011-12 was £12,300).

Awards are made for the full duration of a student's fee liability for the agreed course.
If your scholarship is offered for a course lasting more than one year, the continuation
of your scholarship each year is subject to an annual renewal process based on
satisfactory academic progress. Scholars will be expected to write an annual report
about their academic and social activities and achievements at the university.

How do I apply?
Apply at the same time as you apply to Oxford by selecting Oxford Centre for Islamic
Studies Scholarships (OCISS) in the Funding Section of the University's Graduate
Application Form. Candidates should apply by Application Deadline 2
(6 January 2012 for Medical Sciences and Philosophy; 20 January 2012 for all other subjects)
.

In order to be considered for this scholarship, you must submit your application
for graduate study by the January deadline (20 January 2012) and you must
have secured a place on your chosen programme of study by the expected final decision date
 (16 March 2012). Applications with an outstanding admissions decision after this date,
or applications which are re-evaluated against the later March deadline field,
are not eligible for scholarship consideration.

You must also complete a Scholarship Supporting Statement and upload it together with your
Graduate Application Form by the application deadline in order for your application to be
complete.

If you do not apply in full by the deadline, you will not be considered for the scholarship,
 even if you have selected Oxford Centre for Islamic Studeis Scholarships (OCISS)
on the Graduate Application Form.

How will I know if I have been successful?
Successful candidates will be notified by email by summer 2012. This webpage will
be updated to show when all decisions have been made. If you have not heard from us
by the time this notice is posted, then your application to this scheme has
been unsuccessful. Due to the volume of applications we receive,
we are unable to contact unsuccessful applicants individually or provide feedback
on applications.

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