Mohamed Magdi Taha Memorial Scholarship
Mohamed Magdi Taha was a beloved young man who passed away too soon in August of 2022.
Mohamed was a native of California and Sudan and was a rising junior at MIT studying computer science when he passed away. Mohamed was passionate and had a deep love for his country as well as a special talent for poetry. He was brave, compassionate, and always willing to help others and stand up for what was right. Mohamed was a graduate of Khartoum International Community School (KICS). He was an advocate of a free and fair Sudan for all. He participated in activities like MUN (Model United Nations) and enjoyed playing soccer and other sports. He is survived by his parents, three sisters, and four nephews.
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Mohamed Magdi Taha by supporting students who possess similar qualities and are also ‘up-standers’ in their communities.
Any Black undergraduate students who are interested in studying STEM or the arts may apply for this scholarship but preference will be given to students from Sudan.
To apply, tell us how you are an ‘up-stander’ and how you plan to use your voice.
Mohamed Magdi Taha was someone that always stood up for what is right and used his strong voice and compassion as a powerful way to advocate for change. He understood the importance of building a community and recognized the transformative significance in seemingly small acts as well as big ones. How are you an 'up-stander' and what do you plan to do with your voice to help build your own community?
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September 2023
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The application deadline is Nov 22, 2024. Winners will be announced on Dec 20, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Dec 20, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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