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Tarek Al-Kadri Social Justice Leadership Scholarship

MUSLIM LEGAL FUND OF AMERICA

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Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Tarek Al-Kadri Social Justice Leadership Scholarship

Overview: A scholarship established to honor the life and legacy of Tarek Al-Kadri, a pillar of the Muslim Legal Fund of America who passed away. The scholarship aims to invest in and support social justice leaders.

Purpose: To honor Tarek Al-Kadri's commitment to social justice and create a lasting legacy of his life's work and impact on the Muslim community and beyond.

Focus Areas:

  • Social justice leadership

  • Muslim advocacy and civil rights

  • Public service and legislative advancement of Muslim issues
  • Eligibility:

  • Law school students (example recipient was a Harvard Law School student)

  • Demonstrated commitment to standing up for Muslims

  • Intent to pursue careers in public service, elected office, or advancing Muslim issues through legislative processes
  • Selection Process: Selective award with annual selection of recipients

    Contact Information:

  • Address: 100 N. Central Expy, Suite 1010, Richardson, TX 75080

  • General Inquiry: [email protected]

  • Phone: (972) 331-9021

  • Website: mlfa.org
  • Organization Background: The Muslim Legal Fund of America (MLFA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 01-0548371) dedicated to defending Muslims and Muslim organizations against injustice. MLFA has been serving the Muslim community since 2001. The organization merged with the Constitutional Law Center for Muslims in America (CLCMA) in October 2022.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    social-justicehuman-rightsworkforce-development

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