There are multiple scholarships offered to Middle Eastern Students, so here’s the Ultimate List of Top 10 scholarships! Read this blog for exclusive access to the best scholarships!

Alec and Barbara Sutherland Scholarship

Description: To assist students from the Middle East attending any college or university within the eight-county area of greater Rochester, NY.

Eligibility:

• Are from a Middle Eastern country* (as identified below);
• Are an American citizen OR have appropriate Visa status;
• Are attending any college or university within the eight-county area surrounding Rochester (Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, and Yates counties); and
• Have financial need.

Application Process: Click Here

Application Deadline: March 4

Dr. Jack G. Shaheen Media Scholarship

Description: The Dr. Jack G. Shaheen Media Scholarship is available to junior, senior, and graduate students of Arab American heritage. You must be studying mass communications, journalism, radio, television, and / or film, be a U.S. citizen, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.

Eligibility:

• Junior, Senior, and Graduate Students
• U.S. Citizen
• 3.0 GPA
• Arab American Heritage

Application Deadline: 4/12/24

Antoon and Nita Haboush Scholarship

Description: The Antoon and Nita Haboush Scholarship is available to Arab American students of the Christian faith. Selection is based on your academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, work experience, personal statement, unusual personal or family circumstances, and recommendations.

Eligibility:

• Arab American Students of Christian Faith
• Academic Record
• Demonstrated leadership
• Participation in school and community activities
• Work experience
• Personal Statement
• Unusual personal or family circumstances
• Recommendations
• Undergraduate & Graduate Students

Application Deadline: 5/1/24

American Federation of Ramallah Scholarship

Description: 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.

Eligibility:

• Graduate & Undergraduate students
• Ramallah descent
• 3.0 GPA

Application Deadline: May 31, 2024

Iranian-American Scholarship

Description: The Iranian-American Scholarship is available to full – time undergraduate and graduate students of Iranian heritage. 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 to be eligible for this award. Freshmen and Ph.D. candidates will not be considered.

Eligibility:

• Graduate & Undergraduate students
• Iranian heritage
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• 3.5 GPA
• Demonstrate financial need
• Commitment to community service
• Freshmen and Ph.D. candidates will not be considered

Application Deadline: June 01, 2024

Hajja Razia Sharif Sheikh Scholarship

Description: The Dr. Abdulmunim A. Shakir Scholarship is available to students who are pursuing Islamic studies and to Islamic students who are studying journalism at an accredited institution. To be considered for this award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Eligibility:

• Islamic studies
• Islamic students
• Who are studying journalism at accredited institution
• 3.5 GPA
• U.S. citizen or permanent residence

Application Deadline: June 30, 2024

National AAAEA Scholarship

Description: The National AAAEA Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in engineering, architecture, and computer science. You must be a student member of the National Arab American Association of Engineers and Architects to be eligible for this award.

Eligibility:

• Undergraduate & Graduate Students
• Majoring in engineering, architecture, and computer science
• Member of the National American Association of Engineer and Architects

Application Deadline: October 15, 2024

MENA Scholarship Support Fund

Description: 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.

Eligibility:

• Arab Students
• Underserved population in Middle East and North Africa
• Pursue undergraduate studies in U.S.
• Demonstrate financial need

Application Deadline: 10/15/24

Society of Iranian American Women for Education Scholarship

Description: 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.

Eligibility:

• Undergraduate & Graduate Students

Application Deadline: Varies

John Bowab II Scholarship

Description: 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.

Eligibility:

• Syrian/Lebanese descent
• Providence college
• Academic merit
• Financial need
• Resident of Rhode island
• Preference will be given to graduates of William Tolman High School

Application Deadline: Varies

American Islamic College Scholarship

Description: The American Islamic College Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students at American Islamic College who demonstrate high academic performance.

Eligibility:

• Undergraduate & Graduate Students
• American Islamic College
• High Academic Performance

Application Deadline: Varies

For all of the passionate high school students, remember that the sky is the limit. You can do it! Additionally, for a comprehensive guide for these scholarships, application processes, deadlines, and more, visit Rishab's FREE scholarship guide!