Applicants for the CAIR Rosa Parks Civil Liberties Scholarship must be enrolled in, or accepted by, a full-time undergraduate, graduate or professional program of an accredited university in the United States majoring in a field that promotes civil rights, social justice and/or the peaceful resolution of conflicts. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or above for undergraduate students or 3.5 or above for graduate students.

The applicants must also have a demonstrated interest in civil liberties issues. Preference will be given to applicants with past employment or volunteer experiences indicating such interest.

All applicants must submit two letters of recommendation and an essay demonstrating knowledge of the civil rights movement and how it relates to the American Muslim experience.

Application deadline is November 21.

Website Address

http://www.cair-net.org