Scholarships
The Forerunners Scholarship
Opening the door each year for a student to access a transformational education, without the weight of financial barriers.
Vision and mission
Born out of the challenges Muslim families face
The Forerunners Scholarship was born out of a deep understanding of the challenges many Muslim families face when trying to give their children an education that honours both their faith and their future.
Our founder — a sibling in a migrant family, an educator, and an advocate for equitable education — has experienced first-hand how the mainstream system fails to nurture the potential of children who are quiet, under-represented, or simply different. Despite years of advocacy and leadership in education reform, she realised real change would never come from within a system that was not built for us.
The Forerunners Education was created as a bold alternative, rooted in Islam with all its values. The scholarship reflects that mission: not just affordability, but unlocking excellence, nurturing adab, and raising young leaders who will give back to their communities with ihsan.
Who is this scholarship for?
For sincere families who are…
This opportunity is open globally, to families who are:
- Struggling financially and unable to afford private homeschooling
- Committed to raising children who embody excellence in both their Islamic character and their academic efforts
- Seeking an alternative to mainstream education that aligns with their values and their vision for their child
And for the student who is…
Ready to give their best
This scholarship is designed for the family that says: “We are ready to give our best — we just need the door to open.” The student should be:
- Entering Year 7 (aged 11–12) in the coming academic year
- Showing good adab, curiosity, and a service-driven mindset
- Ready to grow in both deen and dunya, with consistent effort and commitment
Key dates
The scholarship cycle
- Applications open
- 1 June
- Applications close
- 1 July
- Interviews
- w/c 10 July
- Final decision
- 30 July
Scholarship requirements
This is not a passive award — it is a partnership
If selected, the student and family commit to:
- Full participation in The Forerunners Education's homeschooling programme
- Regular attendance and timely submission of all assigned academic and Islamic work
- A minimum of 10 hours of community service per term
- Monthly mentoring and termly progress reflections
- Active parental involvement in the student's development
- An annual review of the scholarship based on performance, effort and character
How to apply
Four steps
- 01
Submit the application form
The form includes parent/guardian and student sections.
- 02
Attach the required documents
Financial evidence (a payslip or benefit letter), a reference letter from a teacher, imam or mentor, and contact details for your referees.
- 03
Shortlisting and interviews
Selected families are invited to an online interview.
- 04
Final selection
One student is awarded The Forerunners Scholarship.
Apply for The Forerunners Scholarship
Download the application form, complete both sections, and return it with your documents.