• Major: Political Science and Sociology
• Minor: Social Justice
• Founder/President Martin Luther King Student Board at U of M. Organization focuses on advocating racial and cultural awareness and equity through education
• Organizer Uni-Tea at U of M focused on building peaceful and knowledgeable relationships between faith based organizations on the campus
• Founder, organizer of several other organizations including MLK program, Edison Tommies Mentor Program, Environmental Justice Task etc
• Aspires to become a county commissioner in Hennepin County, Insha Allah

• Major: Nursing
• Mentor and Tutor at Rochester Public Library-Study Table and Young Women’s Forum
• Served as MSA Rochester secretary and social events organizer
• Plans on becoming a Public Health Nurse, Insha Allah

• Major: Journalism & Mass Communication and English
• Reporter for "The Minnesota Daily", an award winning student run newspaper at the U of M campus. Covered many Islamic Events and Issues on campus
• Writing consultant for U of M SMART learning Commons and Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence
• Saturday school teacher at ICM teaching Arabic and member of Al-Madinah Cultural Center and Sisters Need a Place (SNAP)
• Plans on pursuing a career in Print Journalism, Insha Allah. Aspires to bring more balanced, fair and accurate coverage of Islam and Muslims in the press

• Major: Technology Management
• Undergraduate: Electrical Engineering from University of Minnesota
• Past Al-Madinah Cultural Center and Pakistan Student Association President and Past MSA Treasurer
• Organizer of several Interfaith Dialogues
• Member of the Strategic Positioning Planning Team for the President of the U of M and Orientation Leader and Programming Chair for International Students and Scholarship Services [ISSS] at U of M
• Plans on pursuing a career in Engineering and Management, Insha Allah

• 2006 High School Graduate, freshman college student
• Major: Political Science
• Minor: Middle Eastern Studies
• Arabic language teacher at Atawasul Community School
• Volunteer member of team translating Arabic Fiqh texts into English at Dar al Farooq Mosque
• Member and volunteer Al-Madinah Cultural Center, MSA and Muslims Bridging the Gap
• Plans on pursuing a dual graduate degree in Law and Public Policy, Insha Allah and be active in the Public Policy arena

• Major: Political Science
• Minor: Management
• Founder MN Council of MSA's and State Representative MSA National Central Zone
• Al-Madinah Cultural Center Grants Chair and Advertising Chair, MSA U of M Treasurer and Grants Chair
• ICM Sunday School teacher and MSA representative for Interfaith Campus Coalition
• Plans on pursuing a joint graduate degree in law and business, Insha Allah

• Graduate Student: Healthcare Administration
• Undergraduate: Nutrition Education from University of Minnesota
• Nutritionist Ramsey County Dept. of Public Health, Nutrition educator Jaffery Sports Association and volunteer health writer Africa Federation Magazine
• Member of Muslim and Methodist Interfaith group
• Co-founder MSA at North Hennepin Community College
• Plans on pursuing a career in Healthcare Administration in a hospital setting and bringing Muslim perspective and understanding in the healthcare policy and administration field, Insha Allah

• 2006 High School Graduate, freshman college student
• Major: Chemistry (Pre-Med)
• Madrasah and Ramadan Volunteer Masjid Rehman and MSA Sister Coordinator
• President Teens 4 the Political Process, an organization targeting youth to increase awareness of a Palestinian State and fellowship among Muslims
• Executive Director of Public Relations for Phi Theta Kappa, International Honor Society of 2-year college
• Volunteer member at Fairview Ridges Hospital, Cornerstone Abuse Shelter and American Red Cross
• Plans on going to Medical School and becoming a Cardiologist, Insha Allah

• Major: Finance and Marketing
• Al-Madinah Cultural Center Assistant Treasurer, Public Relations Officer and member of Islamic Awareness Week Executive Committee
• Part of the board that rebuilt MSA at U of M after 2 years of being inactive, Chief Strategist for the response to Danish Cartoons, Co-host Eid events
• Khateeb U of M Friday Prayers
• Co-founder of MuslimTees.com, included creating marketing strategy, website and designs for T-shirts
• Plans on working for a couple of years and then pursuing an MBA along with a degree in Islamic Finance, Insha Allah

• Currently pursuing Law degree
• Dual undergraduate degrees in Government & Politics and in Journalism from University of Maryland
• Graduate degree in Islamic Studies from University of Maryland
• Active Participant of MSA at University of Maryland
• Reporters Committee Chairwoman ISNA convention 2002 and Camp Counselor for MYM
• President and Public Relations Officer Muslim Women of Maryland
• Vice President Society of Professional Journalists at University of Maryland and member Asian American Journalists Association
• Copy Desk Chief and Executive Board Member 'The Muslim Link' community newspaper in Maryland
• Freelance Copy Editor Islamic Medical Association of North America and Institute of Social Policy and Understanding (Muslim think tank)
• Students Affairs and after School Activities Coordinator at Al-Amal School
• Plans on pursuing a career in Public Interest Law related field that would not only benefit the Muslim Community, but also the community at large Insha Allah

April 19, 2008
Journalism & Political Activism Scholarship Applications are now AVAILABLE.

April 11, 2008
Scholarship Applications for 2008-2009 are now AVAILABLE.

Sep 10, 2007
MYLA will be holding its 5th Annual Scholarship Award Ceremony and Fundraiser on September 23rd with Sheikh Fisal Hammouda, Insha Allah. Click HERE for details.

Sep 6, 2007
The 2007-2008 Awards Recipients have been announced. Click here to see information on the 2007-2008 MYLA Scholarship Recipients.

Jun 04, 2007
Application Form for 2007-2008 MYLA Journalism Scholarship (MJS) is now available. Click here for MJS Application Form and here for Recommendation Form.

March 21, 2007
Scholarship Applications for 2007-2008 are now available. Please download the Application Form and Recommendation Form NOW!

September 21, 2006
MYLA will be holding its 4th Annual Scholarship Award Ceremony and Fundraiser on OCTOBER 8th with IMAM SIRAH WAHAJ. Click here for details.

September 13 , 2006
The 2006-2007 Awards Recipients have been announced. Click here to see information on the 2006-2007 MYLA Scholarship Recipients.

September 14, 2005
MYLA will be having its 3rd Annual Award Ceremony and Fundraiser on OCTOBER 9th with IMAM SIRAH WAHAJ. Click here for details.

September 13 , 2005
The 2005-2006 Awards Recipients have been announced. Click here to see information on the new MYLA Scholars.

July 7 , 2005
The deadline for the 2005-2006 Academic year has passed. We hope everyone had an opportunity to submit their applications. Recipients of the scholarship will be notified in early August, subsequently a banquet will be held honoring the recipients.