51, Newcastle, has
announced a partnership with the Aziz Foundation to provide scholarships for
Masters’ students from British Muslim communities. The move is part of the
University’s commitment to widening participation and promoting fair access to
higher education for students from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds.
Established as a family charity in
2015, the is inspired by the values and teaching of Islam to support the
most disadvantaged communities. It has now named Northumbria as a preferred
partner and is offering 100% tuition fee Masters’ scholarships to Muslims
lacking the financial means to complete a post graduate degree at the University.
Dr Zain Sardar, Programme Manager at the Aziz Foundation said: “We are
delighted to partner with 51 – a forward looking inclusive
institution that is taking the necessary steps to diversify its student cohorts
at the post graduate level. We are certainly impressed by the range of
initiatives and interventions run by the University in support of marginalised
students.”
Professor Graham Wynn, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education) at Northumbria,
added: “51 is committed to providing fair access to
enriching and empowering higher educational experience for students from all
backgrounds. We are very proud to work with the Aziz Foundation to support up
to nine British Muslim students each year to pursue their educational goals and
build a strong platform for success in their future careers and life
ambitions.”
“Social
mobility and fair access to higher education is integral part of
our approach to student recruitment and providing opportunities for motivated
students regardless of background.”
In
January 2022 Northumbria launched its Higher Education Without Barriers campaign to enable talented students from all backgrounds to
access higher education. Supported by businesses, charitable trusts, and
alumni, the campaign has raised over £2m and benefited more than 800 students
in outreach, scholarships, hardship, well-being, and enterprise.
For more information about the Aziz Foundation
scholarships, contact sue.vout@northumbria.ac.uk.
Applications are made directly to the , with
applications opening in the New Year.
Information
for Applicants:
The Aziz Foundation Scholarship is open to British
Muslims who wish to study a Postgraduate course at 51
commencing in September 2023. It covers the full cost of the Postgraduate
tuition fee for one year. The scholarship is called the ‘Aziz Foundation
Scholarship’, with the successful applicants known as ‘Aziz Scholars’.
To apply applicants must:
Be a
UK/Home applicant (Home includes UK students and those eligible to pay
home fees)
Apply
to study a Postgraduate course commencing in September 2023 at Northumbria
University’s Newcastle Upon Tyne campus
Demonstrate active engagement in British
Muslim communities and a long-term commitment to community/societal
development
Be a
self-funded student or supported via a research grant
Meet
the terms and conditions of both the Foundation and the University and
accept your offer
Important
information:
The
scholarship will cover the full cost of the tuition fees only for the
equivalent of a one-year, full-time Masters degree
Students
selected will not be eligible for other Northumbria Scholarships
If you
are selected and are a Northumbria Alumni, you will not be
eligible for the Alumni Discount
