Mohammed Fayad Scholarship in Pharmacy

Name of Scholarship Mohammed Fayad Scholarship in Pharmacy
Description This scholarship is awarded to post-secondary students who have completed at least one year of their PharmD program, achieved an average GPA of 3.5 or higher, and are still enrolled in post-secondary studies. The scholarship is open to Muslim students who demonstrate community service, philanthropic values, and leadership.
Amount $1,000
Application opens July 1st, 2023
Application deadline September 22nd, 2023
Open to Undergraduate students
Eligibility Criteria Residence Requirements:
Be an Edmonton or surrounding area resident (the applicant or the applicant’s parent(s) must have resided in Edmonton or surrounding area during the previous 24 months);
Be a Permanent Resident of Canada or a Canadian Citizen.

Grade Requirements:
Have attained an overall average of 3.5 out of 4.0 or higher (throughout all years of their studies). Averages are not rounded up for scholarship purposes.

Level of Studies:
Be enrolled full-time in a post-secondary or apprenticeship program (full-time is defined as 80% course load or higher).

Additional Requirements:
Demonstrate community service & volunteer work.
Application Requirements Form Requirements:
Upload at least two signed, current (less than one year old) reference letters (references from friends are discouraged and references from family members will not be accepted).
Upload a PDF transcript for all courses taken during the current degree you are working towards. All transcripts must show the name of the student and their birthdate. Screenshots of transcripts will not be accepted.
Upload proof of enrolment for post-secondary studies, if available, at the time of your application
Selection Criteria Strong applications will emphasize the student’s:
maturity and a commitment to their studies;
motivation to be engaged meaningfully in their community and the world at large.
Notification Process Students will be notified by email of the status of their application in early November. Once awarded, scholarships will be sent directly to students. Students must notify the Office of AREF of any changes to their application.