The Aziz Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship offers financial and professional support to British Muslims who are dedicated to bringing positive change to society.

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Overview

Students: UK
Value: Full tuition fee scholarship
Places: Five awards for those starting an eligible course (see below) in academic year 2022–23
Application deadlines: 11 January–31 March 2022 (cycle 1), 1 April–11 July 2022 (cycle 2)

About

The Aziz Foundation was established in 2015 by the Aziz family, and is inspired by the values and teaching of Islam to support the most disadvantaged communities in Britain. Since 2019, the foundation has focused on supporting Muslim individuals by offering masters scholarships that allow recipients to progress in their careers and make meaningful contributions to their industry, community and society as a whole.

Successful applicants will receive a full scholarship for their tuition fees and access to a programme of training days and career mentors via Aziz Scholarships Plus and the Aziz Scholars Association.

Eligibility

Scholarships are awarded to UK individuals with career aspirations in media and journalism, technology, sustainability and the environment, law, policy (excluding health policy) and creative content.

The University of Sheffield awards are therefore restricted to those applying to one of the postgraduate taught courses listed below.

Applicants should meet all of the following requirements:

Eligible for Home fees status at the University
Be active within a Muslim community and demonstrate intimate knowledge of issues affecting British Muslim communities
Able to demonstrate long-term commitment to community/societal development within Britain
Demonstrate that they require financial assistance in order to undertake a masters degree

Eligible courses

School of Architecture

Postgraduate taught

Sustainable Architecture Studies MSc

September 2023 start
1 year 2 years Full-time Part-time

Develop a portfolio of advanced skills and knowledge across several architectural disciplines, with a focus on sustainable architectural design.

Funding available

School of Biosciences

Postgraduate taught

Biodiversity and Conservation MSc

September 2023 start
1 year Full-time

Develop fundamental knowledge about major conservation issues and their human and environmental drivers, including urbanisation, tropical logging, marine plastics, and the balance between sustainable food production and biodiversity.

Postgraduate taught

Ecology and Environment MRes

September 2023 start
1 year Full-time

Further your understanding of how we maintain ecosystems in the face of environmental change with our uniquely research-focussed course.

Postgraduate taught

Science Communication MSc

September 2023 start
1 year Full-time Part-time

Learn how to communicate science to the public from world-leading experts. You’ll explore the use of different platforms and methods, to find your voice within the science communication world.

Postgraduate taught

Sustainable Agriculture MSc

September 2023 start
1 year Full-time

This course will equip you with the knowledge needed to understand the challenges of sustainable agriculture and the skills to pursue an exciting career in the agronomy sector.

Department of Computer Science

Postgraduate taught

Advanced Computer Science MSc

September 2023 start
1 year Full-time
Accredited

This MSc keeps you at the cutting edge of developments in computer science and software engineering. You'll have a diverse range of modules to choose from, which are informed by the department's wide-ranging research interests.

Department of Economics

Postgraduate taught

Economics and Public Policy MSc

September 2023 start
1 year 2 years Full-time Part-time

With a focus on public economics and designing and evaluating public policy, our MSc prepares you for a career as an economist in the public sector, policy consultancy or in research.

Department of Geography

Postgraduate taught

Environmental Change and International Development MSc

September 2023 start
1 year Full-time

Explore the relationship between the environment, international development and social justice, and learn how environmental challenges inform policy and practice.

Department of Journalism Studies

Postgraduate taught

Broadcast Journalism MA

September 2023 start
9 months 1 year Full-time
Accredited

Learn how to hunt down stories, then record and edit your content for TV, radio and online. Sharpen up your skills in our Broadcast Zone, which simulates a real studio.

Funding available

Postgraduate taught

English Literature (Creative Writing) MA

September 2023 start
1 year 2 years Full-time Part-time

Study contemporary creative writing and develop your skills in a variety of genres and styles. Choose to specialise in either poetry or fiction, or to study both, and explore and improve your own writing through practical workshops.

Funding available

Postgraduate taught

Global Journalism MA

September 2023 start
1 year Full-time

Our students see journalism’s bigger picture: freedom of expression, ‘fake news’, media ethics and globalisation, as well as digital reporting techniques. That’s why they become great journalists, communications experts and media researchers.

Funding available

Postgraduate taught

International Public and Political Communication MA

September 2023 start
1 year Full-time

Become an expert in media relations, political marketing and how organisations shape their messages to persuade, inform and sometimes mislead. Sharpen your knowledge by designing a campaign of your own.

Funding available

Postgraduate taught

Journalism MA

September 2023 start
9 months 1 year Full-time
Accredited

Learn how to find and publish your own stories and graduate with the essential skills and knowledge to become a top-class multimedia reporter.

Funding available

School of Law

Postgraduate taught

LLM - The Sheffield LLM LLM

September 2023 start
1 year 2 years Full-time Part-time

The Sheffield LLM will provide you with expert knowledge and skills across a range of legal topics by joining a community of bright and ambitious students from all around the world. You can choose modules from across our range of LLM pathways.

Pathway programme

Postgraduate taught

LLM Corporate and Commercial Law LLM

September 2023 start
1 year 2 years Full-time Part-time

Explore the issues and problems that corporate and commercial law deals with, and evaluate and critique the law as it exists. This course will develop and hone your critical skills and research expertise.

Pathway programme

Postgraduate taught

LLM International Law and Global Justice LLM

September 2023 start
1 year 2 years Full-time Part-time

Designed primarily for students and lawyers who want to develop expertise in international law, and work or intend to pursue a career in the public sector.

Pathway programme

Postgraduate taught

Law MA

September 2023 start
2 years 3 years Full-time Part-time

This MA is designed for graduates who don’t have a law degree. You’ll develop an in-depth knowledge of the English legal system.

Postgraduate taught

International Criminology MA

September 2023 start
1 year 2 years Full-time Part-time

One of only a few courses that uses comparative and international perspectives to explore the key issues in criminology today.

Department of Politics and International Relations

Postgraduate taught

Politics, Governance and Public Policy MA

September 2023 start
1 year 2 years Full-time Part-time

Gain an in-depth understanding of the relationship between governance and public policymaking. This course is designed to balance state-of-the-art academic research with real-world examples to prepare you for the policymaking world.

Postgraduate taught

International Relations and East Asia MA

September 2023 start
1 year 2 years Full-time Part-time

Explore the political, economic, societal and cultural factors and ideas shaping international politics in East Asia. You’ll be well prepared for a career in international relations and global policy.

Postgraduate taught

International Relations MA

September 2023 start
1 year 2 years Full-time Part-time

Expand your knowledge of the critical perspectives required to make sense of urgent global challenges. You’ll be taught by world-leading academics who are pushing the boundaries of international relations.

Postgraduate taught

International Political Economy MA

September 2023 start
1 year 2 years Full-time Part-time

Explore the economy through a political lens and question the ideas and decisions that shape it. On our International Political Economy MA you'll take part in cutting-edge research on how to achieve more equal and sustainable societies.

How to apply

Apply nowApplications are submitted online, via a portal on the Aziz Foundation website. Applicants will need to demonstrate active engagement in British Muslim communities, a long-term commitment to community/societal development, and a need for financial assistance in order to undertake a masters degree.

Deadlines

Cycle 1: 31 March 2022
Cycle 2: 11 July 2022

The scholarship application process is undertaken independently of your study application to Sheffield. Both applications must be successful to receive the scholarship.