Volunteer Scholarships
See the scholarships↓LAST UPDATED: October 2026
Student Scholarships
At Islamic Relief Canada, volunteers are the backbone of the work we do. We realize what an endeavor it is to juggle volunteering with academic commitments. To honor the dedication of our volunteers and the hard work they put in, we are proud to introduce the Islamic Relief Canada Student Scholarships.
These scholarships are designed to acknowledge and reward:
Our Scholarships
All-Star Scholarship
2 awards of $2,000Awarded to an individual that has demonstrated exceptional volunteerism at Islamic Relief Canada, while upholding outstanding academic standing (GPA of at least 3.7) and greater community involvement and impact.
Academic Scholarship
2 awards of $1,500Awarded to an individual that has demonstrated exceptional volunteerism at Islamic Relief Canada, while upholding outstanding academic standing (GPA of at least 3.7).
Community Service Scholarship
2 awards of $1,500Awarded to an individual that has demonstrated exceptional volunteerism at Islamic Relief Canada and greatly benefited their greater communities as well.
Women in the Community Scholarship
2 awards of $1,500Awarded to a woman that has demonstrated exceptional volunteerism at Islamic Relief Canada and had a meaningful impact on her greater communities as well.
Black Excellence Scholarship
2 awards of $1,500Awarded to a Black individual who has demonstrated exceptional volunteerism at Islamic Relief Canada, while upholding outstanding academic standing (GPA of at least 3.7) and greater community involvement and impact.
Triumph over Adversity Scholarship
1 award of $1,500Awarded to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional volunteerism at Islamic Relief Canada while also displaying remarkable resilience in overcoming personal challenges.
New IRC Clubs Member Scholarship
2 awards of $500Awarded to an individual who has been with IRC Student Clubs for under a year and demonstrated exceptional volunteerism with our organization.
2023 Scholarship Recipients
All-Star Scholarship
Nashmia Anwar
Amena ThrayaAcademic Scholarship
Nashmia Anwar
Mohamed SajadCommunity Service Scholarship
Marhamah Sohail
Yasmeen HajiWomen in the Community Scholarship
Khadija Aliyeva
Aleena HaqBlack Excellence Scholarship
Ibrahim-Khalil Yaffa
Samia DabouTriumph over Adversity Scholarship
Urwa IshtiaqNew IRC Clubs Member Scholarship
Alisha Ahmed
Fatema ChowdhuryNot volunteering yet?
Our scholarships recognize IRC volunteers. Join a club on your campus, or sign up to hear about upcoming volunteer opportunities.