How We Work
“God will exalt those of you who have faith and those of you with knowledge”
(Qur’an 58:11)
Who We Are
Seekers & Scholars is a program that guides Shi’i high school students through the college application process, prepares them for the transition from high school to college, and introduces Islamic perspectives on higher education. Combining faith-based foundations and personal insights with tested strategies, we provide students with resources, workshops, and advisors to enhance their applications and to help them succeed in their academic endeavors.
What We Offer
One-On-One Advising
Get paired with a Shi’i student advisor to guide you through the admissions process, from beginning to end
Community Workshops
Host a local community-based workshop designed to address the needs, questions, and goals of your community’s youth and their families
Ex. Paying for College: FAFSA and Beyond
National Workshops
Participate in virtual national workshops about personal, financial, academic, and religious considerations of the college application process
Ex. Authenticity in Narrative: How to Tell Your Story
Customized Resources
Register to recieve resources that are tailored to your specific needs and cover different application elements as they relate to you, such as essay review, interview preparation, hands-on FAFSA help, and more!
Why Ma’rifa?
Value
Our shared experiences as students help us personalize our services to you. The one-on-one advising sessions, office hours, customized workshops, and strategies are based on firsthand insights and tested methods.
Cost/Fees:
$100 for one-on-one advising and resources
$250 to host a workshop in your community
Free for First Generation and/or Low Income Students
Faith Based Approach
Our program is grounded in Shi’i thought and practice with Islamic scholars and academics guiding our approaches and content. We aim to enrich our students’ journey through collectively teaching and learning the meaning and purposes of education in and beyond university.
Community Networks
Your journey with Seekers & Scholars does not end after getting accepted into college! Seekers will enter the Ma’rifa community with their cohort of students and advisors and have access to content, college resources, and community programs to ease the transition from high-school to college.