On March 21, 2023, President Joe Biden enacted April as Arab American Heritage Month. According to the Arab American Institute, 3.7 million Americans can trace their roots to an Arab country, and this number will only continue to grow.
Colleges and universities as well as private organizations see the need to recognize and support Arab American students in their post-high school paths, whether that be trade school, community college, or a four-year university. These students comprise the American fabric, enabling our country to thrive through a diverse student base and emerging workforce.
As President Biden stated in his White House Proclamation, "This Arab American Heritage Month, let us all strive to honor our fundamental values and advance equity and opportunity for all people, affirming once again that diversity is our country's greatest strength." Celebrate your heritage and apply for the following scholarships for Arab American students.
Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: $1,500 The Hajja Razia Sharif Sheikh Scholarship is available to students majoring in Islamic studies and to Islamic students majoring in journalism. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 to be eligible for this award.
Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: Varies The American Federation of Ramallah Scholarship is available to full - time undergraduate and graduate students of Ramallah descent. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: Varies The Iranian-American Scholarship is available to full - time undergraduate and graduate students of Iranian heritage. To qualify for this award, you must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, have a minimum 3.5 GPA, and demonstrate financial need and commitment to community service. Freshmen and Ph.D. candidates will not be considered.
Available to: Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: Varies The Madeline A. Holmes Scholarship is available to students at Northwestern College. You must be a Middle Eastern Arab student, preferably from an Arabian Gulf country, to be eligible for this renewable award.
Available to: Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: Varies The Hope Fund is available to Palestinian undergraduate students. You must demonstrate academic achievement and financial need to be eligible for this award.
Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: $1,000 The MENA Scholarship Support Fund is available to Arab students from underserved populations in the Middle East and North Africa. You must be planning to pursue undergraduate study in the United States and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.
Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: Varies The Society of Iranian American Women for Education Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students attending one of the following institutions: Houston Community College System, Lone Star College System, Rice University, Texas A&M University, Texas Southern University, The Alamo Colleges District, The University of Texas at Arlington, The University of Texas at Austin, The University of Texas at Dallas, University of Houston, or the University of St. Thomas. Deadlines vary by school.
Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: Varies The John Bowab II Scholarship is available to students of Syrian/Lebanese descent at Providence College. You must demonstrate academic merit and financial need and be a resident of Rhode Island to be eligible for this award. Preference will be given to graduates of William Tolman High School.
Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: Varies The American Islamic College Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students at American Islamic College who demonstrate high academic performance.
Arab American Scholarships
Hajja Razia Sharif Sheikh Scholarship
Deadline: 5/30/25Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: $1,500 The Hajja Razia Sharif Sheikh Scholarship is available to students majoring in Islamic studies and to Islamic students majoring in journalism. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 to be eligible for this award.
American Federation of Ramallah Scholarship
Deadline: 5/31/25Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: Varies The American Federation of Ramallah Scholarship is available to full - time undergraduate and graduate students of Ramallah descent. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Iranian-American Scholarship
Deadline: 6/2/25Available to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: Varies The Iranian-American Scholarship is available to full - time undergraduate and graduate students of Iranian heritage. To qualify for this award, you must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, have a minimum 3.5 GPA, and demonstrate financial need and commitment to community service. Freshmen and Ph.D. candidates will not be considered.
Madeline A. Holmes Scholarship
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: Varies The Madeline A. Holmes Scholarship is available to students at Northwestern College. You must be a Middle Eastern Arab student, preferably from an Arabian Gulf country, to be eligible for this renewable award.
The Hope Fund
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: Varies The Hope Fund is available to Palestinian undergraduate students. You must demonstrate academic achievement and financial need to be eligible for this award.
MENA Scholarship Support Fund
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: $1,000 The MENA Scholarship Support Fund is available to Arab students from underserved populations in the Middle East and North Africa. You must be planning to pursue undergraduate study in the United States and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.
Society of Iranian American Women for Education Scholarship
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: Varies The Society of Iranian American Women for Education Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students attending one of the following institutions: Houston Community College System, Lone Star College System, Rice University, Texas A&M University, Texas Southern University, The Alamo Colleges District, The University of Texas at Arlington, The University of Texas at Austin, The University of Texas at Dallas, University of Houston, or the University of St. Thomas. Deadlines vary by school.
John Bowab II Scholarship
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: Varies The John Bowab II Scholarship is available to students of Syrian/Lebanese descent at Providence College. You must demonstrate academic merit and financial need and be a resident of Rhode Island to be eligible for this award. Preference will be given to graduates of William Tolman High School.
American Islamic College Scholarship
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Award Amount: Varies The American Islamic College Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students at American Islamic College who demonstrate high academic performance.
