Ansār Tahir Scholarship

Scholarship Purpose and Scope:

1. This scholarship is for secular training of Ansār in US to improve their employability. The funds should be used for tuition or training only. Funds cannot be used for any other purpose including as seed money to start a new business.
2. The scholarships will be awarded for a maximum of $4,000 per applicant per year for up to two years (total amount cannot exceed $8,000 per applicant).
3. Scholarships will be granted on “first come, first serve” basis until funds allocated for the year are exhausted. Applications can be submitted at any time - there is no deadline for the application.
4. Applicant must:
   • Be a bona fide member of Majlis Ansārullāh, USA in good standing.
   • Be less than 60 years old.
   • Have exhausted all avenues for employment, or wishes to get additional training/education to enhance his employability.
   • Be ineligible or have exhausted all available state and federal funding for unemployed and/or displaced workers.
   • Have identified a new career path.
   • Be capable and willing to undertake successful completion of the proposed training.
   • Not have received scholarship for a different course in previous 5 year.
5. In most cases payments will be made directly to the training institution.

Application Requirements and Process: 

1. Application should be accompanied by:
   • A letter of acceptance and financial requirement from the institution.
   • A cover letter stating that if applicant is unable to complete the planned training, he will promptly return the funds to Majlis Ansārullāh, USA.
   • Two letters of recommendations.
2. Applicant should complete Section A and then forward entire application to Za’īm of his Majlis. If the applicant does not live in a Majlis, he should forward it to Nāzim of his region or Qā’id Umumi.
3. Za’īm (or Nāzim) should complete Section B and send entire application to:Tahir.Scholarship@ansarusa.org

Continued Support:

1. Grades will be evaluated at the end of each semester. Applicant should maintain a passing grade to receive funds for the next semester/session.