Islamic Scholarship Fund

Scholarship Sponsored by Islamic Scholarship Fund

Introduction
This single application collects information to assess candidates for internships and fellowships within our Law, Policy, and Media tracks. Early in the form you will choose a vertical (Law, Policy, or Media). Selecting a vertical will display the programs available in that track—please review them and mark every program for which you are both interested and eligible. If you wish to apply to opportunities in more than one vertical, submit a separate application for each vertical.

Applications that are incomplete will not be reviewed. Candidates may be considered for multiple programs based on their experience, availability, and organizational needs.

Eligibility
- Active member of the Muslim community
- U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or DACA recipient

Programs Offered
Our opportunities are grouped by vertical. Descriptions below include duration and stipend details.

Law
- Public Interest Internship 2026 — An ISF-funded grant to support law students who independently secure a public interest placement. Internships must run at least 8 weeks. Awardees receive a $3,000 stipend.
- Public Interest Fellowship 2026 — A funded, year-long fellowship for recent law graduates (within the last three years) who arrange a 12-month legal project with a nonprofit host. Fellows receive a $70,000 stipend and mentorship from ISF.

Policy
- Fall Congressional Internship 2026 — A 10-week placement in a Congressional office that builds policy and public-service skills. Stipend: $5,000.
- Spring Congressional Internship 2027 — Same format as above: 10 weeks, $5,000 stipend.
- Summer Congressional Internship 2027 — An 8-week Congressional office internship that includes housing and a $2,500 stipend.
- Fall Congressional Fellowship 2026–27 (for those with 1–2 years’ experience) — A selective fellowship offering hands-on legislative experience and professional development. Duration: 9 months. Stipend: $40,000.

Media
- ISF Journalism Fellowship (Zeteo Summer 2026) — A one-year fellowship that includes a remote, paid, part-time, 9-week newsroom internship with Mehdi Hassan’s Zeteo. Fellows receive monthly one-on-one coaching and financial support to attend a national journalism conference. Total conference support up to $5,000.
- ISF Journalism Fellowship (Zeteo Fall 2026) — Same one-year fellowship model as above, with a remote, paid, part-time 9-week newsroom internship at Zeteo, monthly coaching, and up to $5,000 to fund attendance at a national journalism conference.

If you have questions about eligibility, program details, or whether you should submit applications across multiple verticals, please contact the program office before applying.