Morocco offers 40 scholarships for Islamic studies
The training programme combines Sharia studies with humanistic disciplines and vocational training
The Mohamed VI Foundation of African Oulema has announced 40 scholarship opportunities offered by King Mohammed VI of Morocco.
The scholarships, which are dedicated to religious studies, aim to strengthen Islamic scholarship and contribute to the development of a well-trained cadre of religious leaders within Kenya's Muslim community.
Successful applicants will pursue their studies at the Institute of Imams, Murshidin and Murshidati in Rabat, Morocco, where they will undergo training designed to prepare future Imams and murshidaat (female religious guides) to address contemporary challenges facing Muslim societies.
The training programme combines practical and theoretical Sharia studies with humanistic disciplines and vocational training, equipping graduates with the knowledge and skills required to serve their communities effectively in the modern age.
According to the scholarship announcement, the programme will run for two years, with an additional year available for students who may require remedial courses. Instruction will be conducted in Arabic, making basic proficiency in the language a mandatory requirement for applicants.
Candidates must have memorized portions of the Holy Qur’an, although memorization of the entire Quran is not required. Applicants must also be Kenyan citizens aged between 22 and 45 years and be in good health to undertake the studies.
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The scholarship package includes return air tickets to and from Morocco as well as an additional air ticket during holidays.
The opportunity is open to both male and female applicants from across the country. Interested candidates are required to submit copies of their National Identity Cards and Birth Certificates through designated regional coordinators.
Applications will be received through coordinators in the Coast, Western, Central and North Eastern regions.
Prospective applicants from the Coast Region are required to submit their applications through Shariff Salim Bafaghi (0722470333), while those from the Western Region should apply through Sheikh Ibrahim Saadallah (0724622025/0733921195). Applicants from the Central Region will apply though Sheikh Abdulrehman Shariff Mwansab (0733997569), whereas candidates from the North Eastern Region should channel their applications through Sheikh Adan Khalif (0721511977)."
The deadline for submitting applications is July 31, 2026.
Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be conducted in Nairobi. Applicants who qualify for the interview stage will be notified by their respective coordinators regarding the date and venue. They will be required to present original copies of their Birth Certificates and National Identity Cards during the interview process.
