2020 and 2021 recipients were honored in a virtual reception in January 2022.

Sara Abdelrahman is an Egyptian-American student, 21, raised in the Bay Area. She is starting her career this year at West Coast University as a Nursing Student. For the past couple of years, Sara has been extremely involved in her community, in and outside of the masjid. Her interest in Nursing came from wanting to constantly help others and those in need. Sara hopes to receiver her bachelor’s in nursing and continue with her education to also receive her master’s inshallah. 

Abdullah Aljabban completed his high school and bachelor’s degree in Syria. He worked as a teacher for seven years in Kuwait before moving to the United States. He finished his Associates degree in Valencia College, and was accepted into UCF this fall. He is majoring in Psychology and hopes to get a minor in Education. His goal is to complete his degree with outstanding grades, and then apply to UCF’s Master's program in counseling. After receiving his master’s degree, he wishes to begin offering council to the Muslim community. In addition, he may also elect to pursue a Doctorate in counseling for families or schools. He thanks the Imam’s Generational Scholarship Fund for this opportunity to get this scholarship to pursue his career goals.

Mohamad Altabaa is a Lubbock native and sophomore. He is heavily involved in both the Muslim community of Lubbock and the Texas Texas Tech University Tech campus. Mohamad currently serves as President of the Muslim Student Association and was elected as a Senator for the College of Arts and Sciences through the Student Government Association. He works as a certified pharmacy technician with CVS Pharmacy and is a COVID-19 tester with the State of Texas. He enjoys playing sand volleyball and cooking in his free time. Mohamad is double majoring in Biochemistry and Accounting, and he hopes to one day become a physician and open up a free clinic.

Shaistah Din is from Salt Lake City, Utah. She is a sophomore at the University of Utah pursuing an honors double major in Health, Society, and Policy and Biology along with a minor in Chemistry. She is an ambassador through the College of Science where she enjoys recruiting freshmen to the department as well as spreading information to others regarding all that the College of Science has to offer. Shaistah is also the Associate Director of the Community Service Board through the involvement wing at the University through which she helps plan service events, as well as shares the joy of service with her fellow classmates.  After graduating, she hopes to attend medical school. Her interest in medicine has always been rooted in her desire to volunteer her time as a physician serving the most vulnerable populations abroad. She hopes to help those who are underserved receive quality medical attention through non-profit organizations such as Doctors Without Borders. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, reading philosophical books, and spending time in nature.

Mariam Ewais is a native Arizonan, aspiring to be a physician, but more currently, a sophomore at Arizona State University. Majoring in biological sciences (neurobiology, physiology, and behavior), psychology, and global health, Mariam hopes to introduce a diverse background into the medical field not only in academics but as a person. Unlike a lot of her peers, Mariam wasn't always sure she wanted a career in the medical field and often felt intimidated by those who have known they wanted to do this since middle or high school. She always felt that she was at a disadvantage for that but learned through a journey of self-discovery, her diversity meant a deeper-rooted passion. She knows what her life is with and without medicine and discovered that she never wants to have to live without it. Outside of school and studying, one can find Mariam either swimming (AZ heat is no joke!) or curled up with a good book at home with friends, family, and her cat Leo. 

Hafsah Kamal is a young honorary New Yorker, having spent the last decade living in the Great Melting Pot. She is currently endeavoring to obtain her Bachelor’s Degree in Science, double majoring in both Computer Science and English from Queens College. From ages 15-19, she volunteered and worked for the Long Island Muslim Society, teaching and interacting with young children regarding Islam. She is a former Valedictorian of Crescent High School (2017) and currently deeply involved in Queens College’s MSA, building strong foundations in her time left in pursuing her undergraduate education, despite the current fraught situation due to Covid-19 (by Allah’s Will). She aims to serve her community in bridging both technological and linguistic gaps with the education she receives through obtaining her diploma.

​Anas Qatanani was born and raised in Paterson, NJ. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Philosophy from Drexel University, and is currently in his third year at  Drexel University College of Medicine. Anas's interests lie at the intersection of medicine, ethics, and religion in the field of bioethics. Anas has conducted research on various topics within medical ethics, including medical marijuana, end-of-life care, and the use of cadavers in medical education. Anas has taken Islamic studies courses at Manara Institute in NJ, and hopes to further his education by pursuing advanced degrees in philosophy and religion. Anas's career goals include practicing as a clinician and collaborating with Islamic scholars in creating religious rulings on bioethical dilemmas.

Sumaya Uthmaan is a junior at the University of Washington, and she's currently working towards a bachelor's degree in biochemistry. As a pre-medical student, she has worked as a tutor and mentor for college students in their academic journey.
 
She completed her secondary education in the top 15 percentile, receiving numerous awards and scholarships. She became a member of the UNCF STEM Scholars program, awarding her $10,000 to pursue her degree. During her sophomore year at Highline College, she was also awarded the TRIO Academic Achievement Award for maintaining an exceptional GPA throughout the academic year. In addition to her role as an officer for the Women in Science and Engineering Club, Sumaya participated in other campus programs, such as MESA and Phi Theta Kappa.
 
During the lockdown, Sumaya has spent her time giving back to her community through the Cards4kindness nonprofit organization. In her role, she helped design greeting cards for healthcare workers, patients, seniors, and small businesses. Her contributions to this organization helped provide hope and encouragement to her community during these unprecedented times. She's currently working on an Instagram page to provide resources such as scholarships, internships, and study tips for pre-medical students to succeed academically. She hopes to one day pursue a career as a physician.

Lauren Schreiber is the co-founder and executive director of Center DC, a Muslim third-space that that helps people practicing and exploring Islam grow authentic relationships with other seekers and with God in the metro-accessible D.C. area. Through her leadership, Center DC serves over 4,000 folks - primarily between the ages of 24-35 - annually and facilitates community through over 250 events a year.  She is a facilitator, artist, event curator, and student of knowledge with a background in youth development, arts education, organizing, strategic planning and community building. Lauren is currently pursuing a degree in Islamic Chaplaincy from Hartford Seminary. Once her studies are complete, she intends on opening up a community chaplaincy practice for the greater D.C. area through her organization. She lives for building new systems to solve old problems in community spaces & is driven by the thrill of culture creation. Her most important (and favorite!) job is being a mom. Lauren lives in P.G. County, Maryland with her daughter, husband, and mother. 

Mamduda Zaman is currently finishing up her final semester as an undergrad at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She is majoring in the Secondary Teaching of English and is working this semester as a student teacher at Niles West High School located in Skokie, IL. In recent years, she has worked with a number of high schools in the Chicagoland area developing and understanding the minds of adolescents within an urban community. A few of the high schools she's been involved in include George Westinghouse College Prep Academy, Whitney Young High School, Instituto Del Progreso, and many more. After completing her undergraduate studies, Mamduda has plans to further her education by working towards an M.A  in Secondary English Education from the start of next year. She has high hopes of using her education along with experience to work with students in underdeveloped countries as an aspiring humanitarian.