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 the awardees.
Requirements
Applicants must write a 600-1,000 word essay answering the following question: “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 | Start Date | End Date | Application Deadline | Weeks |
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Winter 2025 | 09 Dec 2024 | 03 Jan 2025 | 30 Jul 2024 | 4 Weeks |
Spring 2025 | 06 Jan 2025 | 25 Apr 2025 | 30 Sep 2024 | 16 Weeks |
Summer 2025 | 18 Aug 2025 | 12 Sep 2025 | 01 Mar 2025 | 4 Weeks |
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 http://www.facebook.com/qalamcenter . The winners are also informed of their successful candidacy via email.