Saturday, February 04, 2012

Amoor-e-Tulba

"The Pursuit of knowledge is a duty for every Muslim, men and women"


Department goals for students :
(1) Establish 15 Active Ahmadiyya Muslim Student Associations (AMSA)

Department goals for Nazimeen & AMSAs :
Local Nazimeen:
(1) should register all students with Amoor-e-Tulba department. (2)  Assist high schoold students with any needs they may have. (3) Hold educational workshops at the mosque, college visits.

AMSA's should: 
(1) Host an interfaith conference/lecture on campus (2) Flier distribution on campus (3) Write an article about Islam in the school newspaper (4) Hold a blood drive on campus
 


Quran 



  




Latest News/Information:

Scholarship Opportunities

Dr Pepper Million Dollar Tuition Giveaway

Award:    $2500

Deadline:  December 31, 2011

The Dr Pepper Million Dollar Tuition Giveaway is open to students who are at least 18 years of age. To enter, you must submit an original video explaining why you deserve to win.http://www.drpepper.com/promotions/football/

Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship

Award:    $1000

Deadline:    December 31, 2011

The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship is open to ninth through twelfth grade high school students, college students, and graduate students who are legal U.S. residents. Students not currently in school must plan to enroll in a higher education program within 12 months. You must submit a 250 - word personal statement to be considered for this award. http://www.gkscholarship.com/

America's Best Blogging Scholarship

Award:    $1000

Deadline:    December 31, 2011
The America's Best Blogging Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students and incoming freshmen. To be considered, you must write a 500 - 600 word blog post that addresses the following topic: Define the single most important political issue of the approaching presidential election. Explain not only what that issue is, but also why and how you propose we come to a solution that benefits the majority. In order to be eligible for this scholarship, you must enter the embed code provided either at the beginning or end of your entry post. Entries will be judged on content and social validation. A minimum 2.5 GPA is also required.http://yourlocalsecurity.com/scholarship


Jamaat Taleem Department
Visit the US jamaat taleem department page for scholarship opportunities and other useful student resources.

http://www.ahmadiyya.us/departments/taleem

STUDENTS!!! Who Are You
Jamaat USA wants to help you on your educational journey, they also want to know who you are.  MKA USA wants to know too. 
Please take 60 seconds to complete this brief survey.

http://ahmadiyya.us/index.php/departments/taleem/1127-student-data
 
              
Scholarship Opportunities:

It is proven that a college degree is very important but the rising costs may cause financial concerns.  While the cost of a college education rises, so do the financial options that are available for students.  There are many scholarship opportunities available that can help prevent some of the financial stress that may come along with a college education.  Please look at the options that are available for you before leaving for college or before the next semester begins

1. National Merit Scholarship Corporation

High school applicants must have take the PSAT/NMSQT in the specified year of the high school program.

www.nationalmerit.org/nmsp.php

2. Michael and Susan Dell Foundation.

www.dellscholars.org/students.aspx

3. .American College of Healthcare Executives (Albert W. Dent Graduate Student Scholarship)
www.ache.org/Faculty_Students/dent_scholarship.cfm

4. University of Cal-Berkeley Scholarship Connection
http://scholarships.berkeley.edu/search.php?search=searchdeadline

5. The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
http://www.pdsoros.org/

6. Provides up to date information on scholarships. No login or registration required

http://www.collegescholarships.org/

7.This site gives its take on the top ten scholarship, awards, and grants, regardless if a person is a student.

http://www.takepart.com/news/2008/02/04/top-ten-us-grant-scholarship-and-fellowship-awarding-foundations/

8. Login required. Scholarships are giving according to a point system through forums discussion. Points are assigned by casting votes and by receiving votes.

http://www.collegenet.com/elect/app/app



More scholarship opportunities available.  Please see the Academic/Scholarship news link in the useful link section.
          



Value of College Degree Is Growing, Study Says

By TAMAR LEWIN  Published: September 21, 2010. Read by clicking on the link below:

 http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/21/education/21college.html?_r=2&ref=education
Useful Links

        
  


 Department Resources:
Message from Mohtamim Amoor-e-Tulba



Resources for meeting our goals for 2010-2011
for all Nazimeen Amoor-e-Tulba (Student Affairs Officers)
(From Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V's recent guidelines)

  • Click here for guidelines on "how to" become an active AMSA.
  • Click here to learn how to organize blood drives on campus
  • Submit information of all new AMSA members
  • Submit information for all students in the 12th grade or college, or career training
Please note: Each MKA USA majalis (chapter) should be engaged in tabligh activities in local colleges even if you have no registered AMSA. For example, donation of Ahmadiyya literature through the local Qaid or tabligh nazim is a simple effort that can be done by any size majlis.
 The Rope of Allah  College Admissons Resources 

aet_ahmadi-sml.pngFind strategies for holding on to the "Rope of Allah" if you are alone or a small group on campus.

aet_hed_opt-sml.pngCongratulations! You're done with high school. Have great plans about your educational goals or just not sure? Find info here.
Reference Letters
 International Students

aet_iworks-sml.pngEach year we give over 100 letters to students for scholarships, admissions, volunteer hours verification, etc.  Request yours!
aet_intl_globe-sml.pngFinding access to help on US education can be a challenge. Here are some helpful links.
Contact Information:
Muthamim/Director of Student Affairs
Email: Mubarak Bashir --- mbashir232@yahoo.com

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