Scholarship in Honour of Dr. Lila Fahlman, Founder of the Canadian Council of Muslim Women
The Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW) is now accepting applications for the Dr. Lila Fahlman Scholarship for the 2007-2008 academic year.
The scholarship was launched at CCMW’s fall conference in Ottawa to honour Dr. Lila Fahlman, educator, philanthropist and the founder of the Canadian Council of Muslim Women. Dr. Fahlman, who dedicated her life to public service, was a trailblazer for Muslim women in civic life. In 1971, she ran for public office on the New Democratic Party ticket in a federal election. Soon after completing her doctorate in educational psychology in the 1980s, Dr. Fahlman was elected to the Edmonton Public School Board, the first Muslim woman to sit on a school board in Canada.
She founded CCMW in 1982. To mark the 25th anniversary of the Council, a scholarship will be awarded to a Muslim woman student who is enrolled in a full-time degree (graduate or undergraduate), diploma or certificate program at a Canadian college or university for the academic year commencing September 2007. Preference will be given to those students enrolled in social science, education, or communication programs. The scholarship will be awarded to a successful applicant from this year onwards.
Deadline for applications is July 31, 2007. Eligibility criteria and application requirements are attached. For more information or to contribute to the scholarship fund please email us at info@ccmw.com
For more information contact: Salima Ebrahim, (403) 891-8295.
Canadian Council of Muslim Women – Lila Fahlman Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria
A Muslim woman student who is:
A Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a conventional refugee.
Enrolled in a full-time degree (graduate or undergraduate), diploma or certificate program at a Canadian college or university for the academic year commencing in the year in which the scholarship is granted. Students commencing their studies in the fall are eligible. Preference will be given to those enrolled in social science, education, or communication degrees/diplomas.
Commitment to complete the year. Should the candidate not complete the year, they must return the funds.
Recognized contribution to Muslim women’s civic engagement at the community level.
Financial need.
Application Requirements
A letter describing the reasons why you would be a worthy recipient of this Scholarship. Include your contribution to Muslim women’s civic engagement at the community level, other volunteer activities, your academic achievements, your most important accomplishments and your future goals;
A brief outline of your budget for the coming year including information on your expected sources of funding (e.g. Student Loan, parents, etc.);
Two letters of reference from the two individuals named in your application. One must be a teacher from your school, college or university. The other must be from an individual, other than your teacher, who is familiar with your community service;
An up to date official transcript.
Deadline for applications: July 31, 2007. Please send completed applications with all supporting documentation to:
Salima Ebrahim
Canadian Council of Muslim Women
P.O. Box 154, Gananoque, ON K7G 2T7