NEICC Education Scholarship Program (NESP)

Who Can Apply?

An applicant must:

• Be an ESL student or a college/graduate student attending a United States accredited educational institution in New York City

• Be a permanent resident, a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen

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Eligibility

• Academic Merit:
  a. A cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher for current college students in the U.S.
  b. An entering freshman graduating from high school with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher in the U.S.
  c. An international freshman accepted to an accredited college, graduate program, or educational institution in the U.S.

• Adherence to Hizmet Movement Principles
  a. NEICC is an organization inspired by “Hizmet Movement,” a faith based social movement focused on using community service to target the elimination of poverty, ignorance, and conflicts.  A fundamental value of the Hizmet Movement is community service by devoting time and energy to supporting the community. 
  b. An applicant must demonstrate that he or she is an active volunteer of Hizmet Movement participating in extracurricular activities, including and not limited to mentoring younger students and organizing Hizmet Movement related events.
  

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How to Apply?

Documents Required

You are required to provide the documents listed below:

• Resume
• Most recent Official Transcript or acceptance letter from an accredited educational institution in the U.S.
• Proof of identification
• Two Recommendation Letters
• An essay summarizing student’s opinion on NEICC values as well as any personal information that would be helpful for the committee to decide on the eligibility of the student intending to get a scholarship.
• Any official document and/or a personal letter demonstrating the need for a financial aid

Fill out and sign the following application form:

Timeline

First Day of accepting application: 10/10/2020

Deadline to apply: 10/20/2020

Notification of results: 10/30/2020

NESP committee will review the application packages carefully and may ask for an oral interview with an applicant if the committee deems necessary.

Still have any question? Please email to [email protected]

Thank you for your interest in NEICC Education Scholarship Program (NESP)

We had a special night at Woodlands Community Temple with the cooperation of North East Islamic Community Center. The topic of the night was the story and life of Prophet Joseph according to Qur’an and Torah. The participants were delivered a text which involved the verses from the sacred books. It was a very fruitful conversation which highlighted the scriptural commonalities in both traditions. We hope to meet again with the distinguished participants of the Woodlands Community Temple in similar workshops.

 

 

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Uthman bin Affan reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The best of you are those who learn the Quran and teach it.”

Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 4739

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As part of Eid al-Adha celebration observed by nearly 2 billion people around the world, Turkish American Community is giving back locally. The Turkish Cultural Center of Queens (TCCQ), a member of the Sunnyside Shines Business Improvement District, is making a delivery on Tuesday of high-quality frozen meat to over 100 low-income seniors and families through the Jacob Riis Settlement House in Long Island City.

“The Turkish community strives to give back to those around us, to be active in creating the supportive and neighborly world we all want to live in. “Donations of meat to the poor are a tradition that date to the founding of our religion, and we feel blessed and gratified to carry on this generosity today with our Queens neighbors.” Members of the Center paid for the donation through their contributions to Embrace Relief Foundation, which arranges the packaging and transportation of the food donation.

The event was aired by NY1 news channel.

On August 28, 2019 NBA basketball player Enes Kanter visited Suffolk Y Jewish Community Center for a youth basketball camp. Around 300 children attended to the daily youth camp and shared joy with each other. The program hosted a diverse community which consisted of Muslim, Christian and Jewish communities.

 

 

On July 14th, 2019, Neicc volunteer chaplains organized and participated in Ramadan Eid al-Fitr celebration program in New York City Department of Corrections Wellness Center. The main purpose of the program was bringing the NY Doc staff together in the light of eid al- Fitr celebration. New York City Department of Corrections Wellness Center was opened in April 2019 for providing spiritual and religious needs of the staff in a well designed setting. There is a Church, a Masjid, a Synagogue and a Buddhist temple in the facility. The 2019 eid al- Fitr celebration program was planned by several Chaplains who are from different backgrounds. There were approximately 100 participants of the program from both Muslim and non-Muslim staff. It was also the first official intra-faith organization in the Wellness Center which was organized with the cooperation of Neicc volunteers.

During the holy month of Ramadan, Neicc volunteers took part in a set of help organizations. With the cooperation of New York House of Hope, a foundation which aims to provide opportunities for the families of inmates, Neicc volunteers delivered Ramadan food packages all around the NYC and greater New York area. Neicc volunteers visited and shared the joy of the holy month of Ramadan with more than 25 families. May Allah (swt) grant us more upcoming Ramadans with the same feelings inshaallah.

The 12th traditional Ramadan Tent was held on May 17th, 18th, and 19th in Queens, NY. Over 1000 people joined in breaking their fast together. Amir Vahab and his Sufi music group members entertained the participating guests with joyful music. It was a wonderful atmosphere with people coming from various backgrounds adding to the sense of community. It was also a great example of diversity bringing together people from different cultural and religious backgrounds.

On May 14, 2019, we had a very delightful Iftar Dinner at Baruch College with participants of Muslim Student Association and Youth Island New York. Before the Iftar dinner, Imam Ibrahim Atasoy delivered a speech about the blessings of holy month of Ramadan. When the Iftar time came, Imam Atasoy called adhan with his beautiful voice. Muslim students all around the United States enjoyed having iftar dinner together. The program was held under the supervision of North East Islamic Community Center. We hope to meet again next Ramadan inshaAllah.