Morocco's King Mohammed VI grants scholarships to Kenyan students
The 40 selected students will undergo a six-month specialised training at the Institute of Imams, Murshidin and Murshidati in Rabat, Morocco.
King Mohammed VI of Morocco, the founder, and patron of the Mohamed VI Foundation of Africa Oulema, has offered 40 scholarship opportunities to Kenyan Muslim students.
The scholarships, exclusively for religious studies, aim to contribute to the development of a strong foundation for the Muslim community in Kenya.
Established in 2018, the Kenyan branch of the foundation operates in alignment with its parent foundation in Morocco, drawing its objectives and operational methods.
Dr Ali Mohammed Salim, who leads the Kenyan branch as its president, oversees efforts to address challenges faced by the Muslim community and promote global peace, tolerance, and cohesion.
The selected students will undergo specialised training at the Institute of Imams, Murshidin and Murshidati in Rabat, Morocco.
The training, lasting between six months and three years, covers practical and theoretical Sharia subjects, humanistic disciplines, and vocational training.
It aims to equip future imams and morchidates (female preachers) to meet the expectations of the modern age.
Scholarship requirements
The scholarship requirements include a two to three-year commitment, proficiency in basic Arabic, and Quranic memorisation.
The age range for applicants is between 22 and 45 years and is open to both genders.
Students learn to recite the Koran at Mohammed VI Institute for Training Imams in Rabat, Morocco April 16, 2019. Picture taken April 16, 2019. (Photo: Reuters/Youssef Boudlal)
There are provisions of meals and accommodation by the institute, emphasising its commitment to supporting students throughout their educational journey.
Additionally, professional training is included, enabling scholars to sustain themselves in their home countries outside religious supervision times.
Interviews for eligible candidates from across the country will be conducted in Nairobi, with specific documentation requirements, including original birth certificates, national identity cards, and medical examinations.
The foundation's overarching goal is to empower African Muslim Oulema to collaborate, design programmes, engage in consultations, and exchange experiences.
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The initiative remains the King of Morocco's commitment to nurturing a knowledgeable and responsible Muslim leadership in Africa, contributing to global religious understanding and harmony.
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