New scholarships open in Islamic fields

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs has announced the opening of scholarship opportunities in various Islamic fields of study, many of which are currently unavailable or rare in the Maldives.

The initiative was launched Monday during a ceremony held at the Islamic Centre.

A total of 50 scholarship opportunities have been made available this year, with 20 positions for local study in the Maldives and 30 for study abroad. These scholarships are aimed at strengthening Islamic knowledge in areas that are not commonly pursued or offered locally.

Local scholarships will be provided through the Maldives National University (MNU) and the Islamic University of Maldives (IUM). The fields of study covered by these scholarships include:

For students opting to study abroad, opportunities are available in Malaysia, Brunei, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and SAARC countries. These international scholarships cover programs ranging from Bachelor’s degrees to PhDs in a diverse range of fields, including:

PhD-level specialisation include advanced areas such as:

Additionally, 10 stipend opportunities have been announced for students already studying in Islamic-related fields but requiring further financial assistance for expenses not covered by their institutions. These fields include:

In a notable expansion of support, super specialisation opportunities are also open in urology/urological surgery, pediatric neurology, and other neurology-related fields.

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs encourages interested applicants to apply early and take advantage of this rare chance to contribute to the country’s Islamic academic development.