Organization(s):
Former Muslim Youth of Minnesota Vice President
Al-Madinah Cultural Center [Volunteer]
Muslim Students Association [Treasurer]
Islamic Center of MN - Sunday School Teacher
Habitat for Humanity [Volunteer]

Goals:
"Islam has been a religion that promotes justice and condemns any unjust act. Our religion is based on the idea that in the end, everyone will receive justice, I hope to contribute positively to these Islamic virtues."

Organization(s):
Director of Dr. Abdus Sallam National Science Program
Secretary UScholars Student Organization
Neuroscience Club
Director of the MN State Funded Amicus Project

Goals:
"It is my strong contention that for the Muslim community of Minnesota to grow, we must develop strong social programs which engage Muslim and non-Muslim members of the community."

Organization(s):
Graduate Students of Education & Human Dev. - President
University Cricket Club - Vice President
Al-Madinah Cultural Center - Member
International Education Committee UMN - Member

Goals:
"Keeping Islamic value of lifelong learning in mind, it is necessary that continuous improvement be made in almost every aspect of life. Such a process of continuous improvement is possible only when the Muslim community has educated and committed individuals ready to take the lead in order to bring about positive, long-term changes in the lives of other Muslims and non-Muslims. "

Organization(s):
Volunteer - Local Nursing Home
Senator for the College of Science and Engineering
Secretary for the International Club
Active MSA Member in Winona
Cross Cultural Projects Participant

Goals:
"I feel that Muslims here in Minnesota need to improve on being less apologetic to the western society, we are not here to answer to the west. We have to stop apologizing for our values and ideologies. We need to challenge the West to rethink the way it defines Islam and Muslim Women. The West should not set the agenda for Muslims, Muslims should do so."

Organization(s):
Muslim Students Association - President and Co-Founder
Student Senate Public Relations Chair
Antonian Scholars Honors Organization
Iowa Conference on Islam - Co-Founder and Director
Mark Twain Mentoring Program - Mentor
Resources For Life - Project Coordinator

Goals:
"Three areas of growth the Muslim Community needs to focus on are unity through engaging activities, youth services, and political involvement. I know from personal experience the struggles of Muslims in a non-Muslim society and I am ready to build my career around addressing as many of those issues as I possibly can."

Organization(s):
Muslim Youth of Minnesota, Member
Muslim Students Association, Member
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Student,
National Dean Scholar
Student Senate Vice President of Public Relations
Vice President of Association of Black Collegiate's

Goals:
"Muslims in Minnesota need to deal with and address the fact that there is racism in our community. Our local Masjids are segregated by race and culture. We need to remind each other that racism is not an Islamic tradition. I believe in following the traditions of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and using his ways as a model to combat racism. "

July 31, 2011
The 2011-12 Awards Recipients have been announced. Click here to see information on the 2011-12 MYLA Scholarship Recipients.

Jun 19, 2011
MYLA will be holding its 9th Annual Scholarship Award Ceremony and Fundraiser on Sunday, August 14, 2011, Insha Allah. Click HERE for details.

March 6, 2011
Scholarship Applications for 2011-2012 are now available. Please go to the Application page for details

August 13th, 2010
The 2010-11 Awards Recipients have been announced. Click here to see information on the 2010-11 MYLA Scholarship Recipients.

July 26, 2010
MYLA will be holding its 8th Annual Scholarship Award Ceremony and Fundraiser on Sunday, August 22, 2010, Insha Allah. Click HERE for details.

April 05, 2010
Scholarship Applications for 2010-2011 are now available. Please go to the Application page for details

August 23rd, 2009
The 2009-10 Awards Recipients have been announced. Click here to see information on the 2009-10 MYLA Scholarship Recipients.

July 11, 2009
MYLA will be holding its 7th Annual Scholarship Award Ceremony and Fundraiser on September 6th 2009, Insha Allah. Click HERE for details.

March 22, 2009
Scholarship Applications for 2009-2010 are now available. Please go to the Application page for details

August 23rd, 2008
The 2008-09 Awards Recipients have been announced. Click here to see information on the 2008-09 MYLA Scholarship Recipients.

August 19th, 2008
MYLA will be holding its 6th Annual Scholarship Award Ceremony and Fundraiser on September 14th 2008 with Sheikh Abdullah Idris Ali, Insha Allah. Click HERE for details.

Jun 30th, 2008
Deadline for applying to 2008-2009 MYLA Scholarships has passed.