Empowering communities through education, promoting unity, and standing against hate. Dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and fostering a peaceful society.
THE LIGHTS ARE ON✨
The Aziz Foundation brings Central London the FIRST EVER Ramadan lights, attached to Aziz Family buildings!
We will lead this for years to come, so make sure to visit & tag us!
Special thank you to Heart of London Business Alliance.
Ramadan Mubarak!
We're proud sponsors of the beautiful Ramadan Lights in Piccadilly Circus✨
We hope everyone visits with friends and family to celebrate this beacon of solidarity for all ☪️
Ramadan Lights is founded by Aisha Desai.
Only three times in a century will Easter, Passover and Ramadan fall simultaneously. On this rare and special occurrence, the Foundation wishes all a very happy celebration. Happy Passover ✡️ Happy Easter ✝️ Happy Ramadan ☪️
Setting the record straight. Here is our statement on the recent misleading press coverage regarding our plans for the Trocadero building.
For our full statement, visit:
Sponsored by the Aziz Foundation and attached to the Aziz Family buildings ✨
The Foundation will always continue to uplift the Muslim community. Through scholarships, internships, campaigns & community projects!
We’re so happy to see so many celebrate this historic event ✨
For the first time ever - the West End is being lit up by a beautiful display of lights to mark the holy month of Ramadan ☪️✨
It was an honour to switch them on officially - ahead of the start of
#Ramadan2023
#Ramadan
Last night we officially launched our
#EndIslamophobia
campaign!
Parliamentarians, community leaders & celebrities all gathered in support of formally recognising the UN International Day to Combat Islamophobia.
Thank you all
Featured is
@Chunkz
&
@adilray
✨
📷Andrew Parsons
We're proud sponsors of the groundbreaking play 'Dugzy Days', currently performing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival!🎭
Don't miss this hilarious play by
@sideYe_prods
– an all-Black Muslim-women-led company celebrating the diversity of storytelling.
Catch them at the Fringe🎉
Tonight, history is being made… We’re sponsoring Europe’s LARGEST Open Iftar in public! Up to 3500 guests will gather for Iftar (breaking fast) at the Trafalgar Square
#OpenIftar
launched by
@RamadanTent
📸
@rooful_ali
The Aziz Foundation is fully funded by the Aziz family and receives no government funding whatsoever. The Aziz Foundation's values do not align with those of the Prevent policy, which actively harms Muslims.
We're happy to discuss this further via DM
The applications are flooding in for our 2022 Scholarships Programme!
There are 100 scholarships available:
⭕️ in 6 categories 🗞️💡🌱⚖️📄🎭
⭕️ at 20 universities 🏛️
⭕️ for Muslims with Home Fees status 🇬🇧🧕🏿🧔🏽
Learn more and apply here:
“London is a city that thrives on its diversity, inclusion and its vibrancy/from all cultures, all faiths and none” - Rahima Aziz, Trustee of the Aziz Foundation speaking at Trafalgar Square’s
#OpenIftar
by
@RamadanTent
☪️✨
We have exciting plans for this little corner in the heart of West End by creating a much-needed Muslim prayer space and providing a community space to those of all faiths and none. Find out more and show your support on our website!
📢 Exciting news! The Aziz Foundation is teaming up with
@Independent
and
@EveningStandard
to offer 2 apprenticeships and 2 internships for British-Muslim aspiring journalists 📝💼
Apply by June 26th, noon. Spread the word!
To find out more, visit:
We're offering 100 masters' scholarships to British Muslims in our next application cycle opening 11 January!
These are eligible for courses in Media and Journalism, Tech, Sustainability, Policy, Law and Creative Content.
Sign up to the info event here:
📣Applications are now OPEN for the 2023-24 Aziz Foundation Masters scholarships 📣
We're offering scholarships to talented British Muslims in a range of subjects at 33 UK universities.
Find out more about key dates and eligibility and apply now ❗️
📣Applications are now open 📣
We’re looking for the brightest and best, the British Muslims most driven and dedicated to uplifting their communities, and society as a whole - is this you?
Apply now ❗️
We've helped support over 350 British Muslims achieve their academic potential, with over half of our scholars being British Muslim women - read our stats below! 🎓
#TheAzizFoundationMadeMeDoIt
.
@Anna_Soubry
opening remarks
@APPGBritMuslims
report launch: Christmas is a message if good will to all men and women, a message not lost on our Muslim communities. This report is a celebration of astonishing work that Muslims do at this time of year
#AVeryMerryMuslimChristmas
Applications for our 2021 Scholarships Programme are now open!🎓
This year we're offering scholarships in the following key areas:
- Law
- Policy
- Media & Journalism
Why not check out our website for more information? 👇
Please spread the word: Aziz Foundation is offering 50 Masters Scholarships for British Muslims to study in 2019/20. Get in touch and tell us how what you would like to study to positively transform attitudes towards Muslims in the UK. Applications are now open!
Announcing our 2022-23 Scholars!
We are delighted that we've awarded our first round of scholarships!
Here's an introduction to the talented British Muslims that we're welcoming into the Aziz Foundation family this year 🧵👇🏽
#TheAzizFoundationMadeMeDoIt
NEW SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: We're thrilled to announce 5 Masters scholarships at
@CityUniLondon
's School of Journalism.
If you're interested in improving media diversity & championing inclusive journalism, then this could be just the opportunity for you
We are thrilled to reveal the recipients of the '23 Aziz Foundation Masters Scholarships!🎉
In our 1st cycle, we have awarded 30 scholarships within Journalism, Law, Tech, Arts & Policy.
Congrats!
#AzizFoundationScholar
🎓
Deadline 2nd cycle: June 30th
Have you heard the exciting news? 🤔
We're offering 100% tuition fee scholarships to British Muslims looking to pursue careers in policy, law and journalism! 🎓
Our first cycle of applications just opened - why not check out our website below and apply!
🚀 Receive full tuition fee coverage and a generous living stipend of £15,364! 💸
British Muslims...don't miss out on the incredible opportunity to apply for The UCL Bartlett Masters scholarship!🌟
Closing tomorrow, so apply ASAP!
Find out more:
Congratulations to
@furvahs
and
@syraatAM
who filled the positions at The Independent and Evening Standard!👏🏽
We can't wait to see your names in print 📰
📢📢Calling all aspiring journalists from British Muslim communities!
We're offering one fully funded editorial apprenticeship each
@EveningStandard
and
@Independent
Learn more about this fantastic opportunity 👇
Apply now and spread the word!
🎉Huge congrats to Rahima Aziz, Trustee of The Aziz Foundation, on receiving a BEM 🏅 for her outstanding services to young people!
We thank you for making a positive impact and empowering the next generation 🌟
#AzizFoundation
We have some exciting news! In the next application cycle we will be offering masters’ scholarships in 3 new areas
• Tech 💡
• Sustainability ♻️
• Creative Content 🎭
Applications will open in January 2022 🗓
Fantastic to see that four of our scholars attended the fifteenth annual Young Muslim Leadership Programme hosted by
@OCISOxford
.
Pictured are: Samatary Aweys, Sahra Mohamed (
@Sahmoh_
), Nour Al Ahmad, and Aida Mugabo - we can't wait to see what you all achieve! 🙌🏽
We have such exciting plans for the Trocadero building in Piccadilly Circus. Please do take a few minutes of your day to show your support for a new inclusive prayer space in the basement of the Trocadero
🌟 Do YOU want to design the next Ramadan Lights? 🌟
You could see your design stand tall in locations across London this Ramadan! Submit your design to info
@ramadanlights
.com by 26 December 📢⏰
We're excited to announce the publication of our Islamophobia research dossier! 👏
This features the work of 15 scholars who have dedicated their research to investigating Islamophobia in Britain across a range of disciplines - why not give it a read? 🤔
🎉 ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉
Did you know we’re now awarding scholarships for British Muslims applying for journalism courses?
Applications are open *all year round* for this scheme and covers Masters, Certificates + Diplomas!
Find out more:
We are loving reading through all the applications for the 50 Masters
#Scholarships
on offer from the Aziz Foundation. Applications are still open so keep them coming.
Do you know a Muslim student looking for a
#Postgrad
#Scholarship
? Spread the word!
The Aziz Foundation is 3 years old! We are immensely proud of our work with our partners and communities across the country and look forward to building on our work with you all in the future!
We're excited to announce our new preferred partner -
@SOAS
! 🎉
We look forward to working with SOAS to help widen participation and increase access to postgraduate education!
Find out more about our preferred partnership scheme below! 👇
Only 7 days left to get your applications in for our Masters Scholarships programme! (1st cycle)
100% of Tuition Fees will be covered to support British Muslims in obtaining a Masters from 35+ Universities in the UK.
More info on how to apply, visit:
GOOD NEWS: we are delighted to have awarded 83 more Masters
#scholarships
, taking our total this year to 126. This means there are still 124 Masters
#scholarships
available, so apply today! Visit the website to find out more and make an application.
Considering a career as a TV researcher?
We've partnered with
@SkyNews
to offer a 3-month paid Researcher Internship for a British Muslim to gain experience of live TV programming and documentary making.
Applications close 6 May - find out more👇🏽
GOOD NEWS: We are now offering 100 Masters scholarships!
We've had such a phenomenal response to our 50 Masters scholarships for British Muslims that we've doubled the number of scholarships. Get your applications in ASAP!
🌙✨ Eid Mubarak, everyone! 🎉🕌
This Eid, we put the Aziz Foundation team to the test with an exciting Eid & Aziz Foundation Quiz! 📚🧠 How many answers did you get right at home?
Wishing you joy, peace, and prosperity on this special day of reflection and unity. ✨
Meet Shukri Hussein who'll study the LLM LPC at
@UniversityofLaw
⚖️
"By training in the legal sector, I would have an inside role to play in in encouraging Muslim families across the UK to better themselves in areas including family, immigration, criminal and social welfare law."
The West End of London has no adequate prayer facilities for Muslim women. We want to change that. Please support our application on the Westminster Council website -it only takes 5 mins! Point your browser to
We are still buzzing from yesterday’s incredible induction day for Aziz Scholars 2019! Thank you to all the scholars and community organisations for your passion and the generosity of your presence and contributions. We hope you left inspired and ready to take on the year ahead!
Announcing our
#FirstFifteen
Scholars!
Here's a brief introduction to the exceptional British Muslims that we're welcoming into our family this year - a thread 🧵👇
#TheAzizFoundationMadeMeDoIt
Today marks the beginning of Islamophobia Awareness Month📢
At the Aziz Foundation, we're taking active steps to tackle Islamophobia by encouraging universities to address the issue on campus as part of our Preferred Partners agreement.
We welcome all universities to join us✊🏾
Interested in journalism?
1 WEEK left to apply to our apprenticeships in collaboration w/
@EveningStandard
and
@Independent
!
- 15 months from July 🌇
- London Living Wage 💰
- Open to ALL, no minimum or maximum experience/qualifications required 🧑🤝🧑
The Aziz Foundation has launched a major new report examining the progression challenges facing British Muslim students aspiring to undertake postgraduate taught studies. Entitled ‘Transitions: British Muslims between undergraduate and PGT studies’.
And we're back! 👏
Applications for our Cambridge & Oxford scholarships are now open!
This year we're offering a FULL scholarship at both
@StEdmundsCam
&
@RegentsOx
to British Muslims!
Check out the link below and make sure to apply! 👇
Did you know? 🤔
Only 18% of Muslim students achieved First Class degrees compared to 30% of those from a non-faith background. 🎓
Throughout this month, we're encouraging universities to
#AdoptTheDefinition
of Islamophobia to ensure universities are safe spaces.
#IAM2020
Meet Maryam Warsame!
She'll be studying an LLM in Legal Practise Course (LPC) at
@UniversityofLaw
⚖️
"It's vital to have adequately educated members of the Muslim community in the legal profession to ensure that those in need enjoy the social and economic rights they deserve."
We are heartbroken to hear of the tragic loss of
@EduAfs_
brother Hussain and send prayers to her and her family. May Allāh rest Hussain in the highest heavens and fill his family with strength at this difficult time.
Overwhelmed with the outpouring of love & support from all. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
Multiple pages have been set up in Hussain's name, & the below has been set up with the permission of our family. Feel free to donate in memory of my baby🌹
Just 5 days now!
This year we're funding masters' courses in Tech! We recognise that Tech is a rapidly growing sector with a lot of potential. Entering the field would both, facilitate more 'tech for good' initiatives, and generate wealth in British Muslim communities! 💡👩🏿💻
Congratulations to our Scholar Tamanna Taznin, who has completed the 'Muslim Women in Leadership Programme' with
@MuslimCouncil
🎊
Tamanna was awarded an Aziz Foundation Masters's Scholarship to study for an MSc in Global Public Policy at
@SOAS
in 2021.
We are so proud 👏🏽
We’re extending our deadline for scholarship applications!
Thank you to all of you who’ve applied. We’re so thrilled with the number & quality of applications received that we will be accepting applications until 6pm TODAY!
There are still 125 scholarships to award, so apply now!
We've got some exciting news!
We’re offering Master’s scholarships at
@kclstudent
for this coming September! 🎉
Applications are now open – click below to learn more 👇
Did you hear?
Our scholar,
@IbzMo
has worked with
@JesusOxford
to establish the first ever Access Programme for Year 12 British Bangladeshi & Pakistani Students at the
@UniofOxford
! 🎉
The programme launches on the 17th Feb - make sure to apply! 👇
We're excited to announce, our latest awardee is
@khadijahkhat
! 🎉
She will study MSc Politics of Conflicts, Rights and Justice at
@SOAS
.
"I am committed to creating meaningful and impactful change through grassroots work and community development, engagement and dialogue."
🗣️Calling all British Muslims applying for a Masters in 2023-24🗣️
The Aziz Foundation is offering SCHOLARSHIPS to 34 Partner Universities.
We’ve supported 400+ scholars & invite you to APPLY NOW‼️
Early applications are encouraged🎓
To find out more: .
We've received many questions from those of you who are looking to pursue postgraduate study next year! 🎓
Here's some clarification on why we're only working with our preferred partners this year 👇
We're proud of our scholar
@IbzMo
who has graduated from MSc Education at
@UniofOxford
! 🎉
Ibrahim has been vlogging since the beginning of his undergraduate study at
@Cambridge_Uni
, and has inspired many students from underprivileged backgrounds to apply to top universities 👏🏾
Let the countdown begin! ⏰
💫Did you know that this year we're offering scholarships for masters' courses in SIX different areas? British Muslims can receive a scholarship to study a course in Media and Journalism, Tech, Sustainability, Policy, Law & Creative Content 🎓
We're really looking forward to this incredible report being published by the
@MuslimCouncil
! 👏
Our very own Dr Zain Sardar will be on the panel discussing Islamophobia in Higher Education.
Make sure to register below! 👇
📢 REPORT LAUNCH: DEFINING ISLAMOPHOBIA
Join us & our fantastic panel of speakers as we explore how Islamophobia has been defined, what it is/is not & how we can work together to tackle it across society.
🗓️ Tuesday, 2nd March | 6:30-8:00pm
➡️ Register:
We're excited to announce that we've now awarded 31 more scholarships for the coming academic year! 🎓
Read more about our inspiring scholars and their journeys here:
#TheAzizFoundationMadeMeDoIt
A huge congratulations to
@ZaraM01
on being elected the first female Secretary General of the
@MuslimCouncil
!
We are excited about working with Zara Mohammed to forward the good work of the Muslim Council of Britain.
🚨 Great opportunity alert!🚨
Are you an early-career historian looking for research experience and career development?
We’re offering *FOUR* 6-month paid internships at
@Everyday_Muslim
!
Applications close 12 September at 11am. Find out more 👇🏽
Meet Abdirashid Fidow!
He'll be studying an MA in Conflict Resolution in Divided Societies
@KingsCollegeLon
👏🏽
"This course will enable me to make a positive impact to underrepresented British Muslims in politics which has caused long-term structural and systemic inequalities."
As part of our
#IAM
campaign, we'll be showcasing our scholars and their incredible work in countering Islamophobia!
Why not follow our thread below to learn more about our awesome scholars? 👇
🎉 Exciting news! Wolfson College, Cambridge University has joined us as a Preferred Partner!
Talented British Muslims can receive a full tuition-fee scholarship for a Masters at Cambridge 🎓
Apply by noon, June 30th 2023!!
More info:
British Muslims applying for a Journalism course at ANY University and Institution can apply for an Aziz Foundation scholarship.
There is NO Deadline, as this opportunity is open ALL year round ‼️
More info:
Have you heard? 👂👀
Applications for the Aziz Foundation Masters Scholarships open on 11th January 2021.
Start your year right and get your applications in early!
Some exciting news to kick off this week! 👏
Our wonderful scholar
@WaheedURAhmed1
was recently awarded the Richard Wood Prize for his groundbreaking research into the genetics of common elastinopathies at the
@UniofOxford
!
Congratulations Waheed - we wish you all the best! 🎉
Meet
@AmranMR_
!
Amran is an existing scholar who is currently finishing up her Masters in Public Health at Imperial College London and is playing an integral role in conducting research for the NIHR/UKRI funded national COVID-19 & Ethnicity study!
#BlackHistoryMonth
📣 ANNOUNCEMENT📣
Applications for the Aziz Foundation Masters Scholarships will open on 9th January 2023!
We're now offering Scholarships to 31 Universities in 6 subject areas!
Check out our website for more information 👇🏽
Introducing Aziz Scholars & Alumnus!
Check out our thread below to learn more about our scholars and the work that they’ve been up to.
Applications for scholarships open on 7th Jan 2020 - check out our website for more info:
Congratulations
@EduAfs_
! Welcome to our community of truly brilliant and passionate scholars. We can't wait to hear about your journey in the postgrad world!
I cannot believe that I, a state educated working-class mum born & bred in the East End, was just awarded the one full scholarship offered by
@RegentsOx
&
@AzizFndn
for postgraduate study
@UniofOxford
! God really did that, Alhamdulillah! I promise to make my baby & parents proud.
Meet Sibia! (
@SibiaAkhtar
)
Sibia just finished up her Masters in History at
@OfficialUoM
where her research focused on how British Muslims experience structural and personal forms of racism as well as looking at Muslim contribution and activism in Britain ✌️
#IAM2020
Have you heard of Thilal? 🤔
Thilal is one of our former scholars who is currently pursuing a PhD in Psychology & Education at
@Cambridge_Uni
! 🎓
Swipe below to learn more about how her MEd scholarship allowed her to pursue her dreams!👇
#TheAzizFoundationMadeMeDoIt
Huge congratulations to scholar
@FatimaBarkatula
who was awarded the Doreen Hinchcliffe Memorial Prize for Best Overall Performance for her MA in Islamic Law
@SOAS
! 🏆
Fatima also graduated with a Distinction! 🌟 Her dissertation focused on female converts in the UK.
We’re grateful to have you on board as one of our scholars Mohamed! You’ve made incredible contributions to your field and we’re excited to see your achievements 👏
Congratulations to our Chair and Founder
@asifaziz_
on receiving an Honorary Fellowship in recognition of his contribution to society, in particular his philanthropic work, from
@GoldsmithsUoL
🙌🏾
Great opportunity alert 🚨
We're supporting
@The_JDF
to make funds available to support the professional training of aspiring journalists from British Muslim communities!
Apply today and spread the word! 👇
We're thrilled to announce
@AzizFndn
as the newest sponsor of the Journalism Diversity Fund 🌟
The foundation's donation to
@The_JDF
will specifically support beneficiaries from Muslim backgrounds.
Read more:
Hey Everyone! 👋🏼
We tend to get a lot of queries about our foundation and scholarships programme so we thought we’d make a small FAQ to answer our most common asked questions!
Applications for the 2021-2022 academic year will open early next year! ☺️
Today marks the beginning of
#BlackHistoryMonth
!
This month we'll be focusing on the stories and incredible contributions made by our Black Muslim scholars and highlighting their amazing work and research.
Let's work together to dismantle structural racism and inequality 💪