EDUCATIONAL MUSLIM ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS NIGHT
APPLICATION FORM FOR EMAAN AWARDS
POST SECONDARY STUDENTS
APPLICATION DUE DATE: May 8, 2015
For EMAAN applications and information, please visit emaan.ca. Applications are to be submitted online
using www.emaan.ca > Waterloo > Apply Now
 For questions, please email waterloo@emaan.ca
NAME (FIRST, LAST): __________________________________________________
HOME ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________
POSTAL CODE: _______________PHONE NUMBER: _______________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________
NAME OF POST SECONDARY INSTITUTION: __________________________________________________
DEGREE OR DIPLOMA PROGRAM: __________________________________________________________
YEAR: __________________________ ARE YOU GRADUATING THIS YEAR: _____ YES ______NO
HAVE YOU APPLIED OR WILL APPLY
THIS YEAR?
YES
FOR ANY OTHER
MUSLIM ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
NO
IF YES, WHICH MUSLIM AWARDS PROGRAM DID YOU APPLY TO?
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THE FOLLOWING EMAAN AWARDS ARE AVAILABLE.
CHECK OFF ALL THE EMAAN AWARDS THAT YOU ARE APPLYING FOR:
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QURAN MEMORIZATION AWARD $250.00
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD $200.00
ACADEMIC AWARDS $1000.00 ( Top Academic)
ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARD $100.00
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARD $200.00
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HUMANITARIAN AWARD $100.00
VISUAL ARTS AWARD $100.00
WRITING AWARD $100.00
LEADERSHIP AWARD $200.00
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If applying for the EMAAN Academic Awards, please complete the applicable Grade Table below:
Grade Table for POST SECONDARY Students
(Include the average earned in the best 6 credits taken. A copy of your present
transcript must be included.
Course Name
Course Code (e.g. ENG 1D1)
Average
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Criteria for EMAAN Community Service Award
The EMAAN Community Service Award will be presented to one Post Secondary student who has
demonstrated exemplary service to the community. The Post Secondary student who wins the EMAAN
Community Service Award will receive a $200.00 Scholarship.
Judging criteria will be based on:
 frequency and type of involvement
 level of involvement and impact of involvement
 team leadership and service to community
APPLICANTS MUST UPLOAD ALL DOCUMENTATION TO EMAAN.CA BY MAY 8th, 2015. THE EMAAN COMMUNITY
SERVICE AWARD LETTERS OF REFERENCE AND ALL OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS SHOULD BE INCLUDED.
Application for EMAAN Community Service Award
Applications for the EMAAN Community Service Award, along with a portfolio including all supporting
documents, must be uploaded with your application by May 8, 2015.
List all voluntary activities (either community/school/organization or other). State any positions you
have held and served in the last two years. Attach all supporting documents.
List any extracurricular activities that you have organized or led in the last two years. Provide all
supporting documents.
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List any other achievements, awards, information, etc that you would like to share with the judges.
Provide all supporting documents.
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Criteria for EMAAN Academic Awards
EMAAN HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION AWARD:
 Students graduating from a Post Secondary program will be honoured
 Graduating students must provide proof of their graduation status from their institution
EMAAN ACADEMIC AWARDS:
 In order to be considered for the EMAAN Academic Awards, students must submit a copy of their
transcript along with their application form. The final mark will be determined by averaging the
marks earned in each course taken in the 2014-2015 year.
 Awards will be granted only to those students attending the Awards Ceremony on May 24th, 2015
at the Waterloo Inn.
EMAAN Academic Award
Honourable Mention
(Certificate)
Honourable Mention
(Certificate)
Honourable Mention
(Certificate)
Honours
(Certificate)
Honours
(Certificate)
Honours
(Certificate)
Honours with Distinction
(Certificate)
Honours with Distinction
(Certificate)
Honours with Distinction
(Certificate)
Top Academic Awards
(1st Place - $1000.00
Scholarship and Trophy
CRITERIA
-an average mark of 75-79.9% in all courses
-an average mark of 75-79.9% in all the courses
taken during the 2014-2015 school year
-an average mark of 75-79.9% in all the courses
taken during the 2014-2015 school year
-an average mark of 80-89.9% in all courses
-an average mark of 80-89.9% in all the courses
taken during the 2014-2015 school year
-an average mark of 80-89.9% in all courses
-average mark of 90% and over in all courses
-an average mark of 90% and over in all the
courses taken during the 2014-2015 school year
-an average mark of 90% and over in all courses
The student graduating from their postsecondary institution with the highest academic
average on their courses will receive a $1000.00
Scholarship.
2nd and 3rd place -Trophy.)
Second and third highest average will receive a
trophy.
Criteria for EMAAN Quran Memorization Awards
The EMAAN Quran Memorization Award will be presented to the 1st place winner from the Junior and
Senior Division of the EMAAN Quran Memorization Competition which will take place at the Kitchener
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Masjid on Friday, May 17th, 2015 at 6:30pm.
EMAAN AWARD
Level
SURAHS TO BE TESTED
EMAAN Quran Memorization
Award – Senior Division
($250.00 Scholarship and Trophy,
2nd and 3rd place Trophy)
Post Secondary
Juzu’ 28
Juzu’ 29
Juzu’ 30
Judging criteria will be based on:
 Memorization
 Tarteel (recitation according to the rules of Tajweed)
Please note:
 The pace of recitation must be neither too fast nor too slow
(It should be at a moderate pace)
 Points will be deducted if the recitation is not fluent
 Points will be deducted each time the Judge is required to correct a mistake
All participants will receive a Certificate of Participation in the EMAAN Quran Memorization Competition.
ALL DECISIONS MADE BY THE JUDGES WILL BE FINAL.
Criteria for EMAAN Athlete of the Year Award
This award will be presented to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding
achievements in athleticism. $100.00 Scholarship.
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Awarded to one female student and one male student at the Post Secondary Level
Resume
800 word essay on why you deserve the award and your goals for the future
Include any recognition and/or awards received for your athletic achievements
1 faculty/athletic coach reference
Criteria for EMAAN Visual Arts Award
This award will be presented to students who demonstrate a talent in drawing, painting,
photography and graphic design. $100.00 Scholarship
Requirements
• Resume
• An original work of art themed ‘Community’ – to be brought in on judging day (Friday May 17th,
2015 at 6:30pm)
• Three samples of artwork – to be brought in on judging day
Criteria for EMAAN Writing Award
This award will be presented to students who have a passion for writing, published or
otherwise. Applicants must possess a talent in creative writing and/or English literature.
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$100.00 Scholarship.
Requirements
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Resume
Three writing samples (preferably published) – to be brought in on judging day
800 word essay entitled ‘Community’
1 faculty/staff reference
Criteria for EMAAN Entrepreneurship Award
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This award will be presented to an individual or a group of youth who have a passion for
entrepreneurship. The business model presented must be active and have a long term
potential to succeed. $200.00 Scholarship.
Requirements
• Resume
• Proposal or design – to be presented in front of a panel of judges
• 1 faculty/staff reference
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Criteria for EMAAN Leadership Award
This award will be presented to a student who has helped to bring about positive change
in their community through their volunteer work and leadership.$200.00 Scholarship.
Requirements
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Resume
800 word essay on what you envision for your community’s future
Description of community involvement
1 reference from a community leader
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Criteria for EMAAN Humanitarian Award
This award will be presented to a student who has helped to bring about positive change
in their community through their volunteer work and leadership. $100.00 Scholarship.
Requirements
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Resume
800 word essay on what you envision for your community’s future
Description of community involvement
1 reference from a community leader
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EDUCATIONAL MUSLIM ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS NIGHT
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
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THE EMAAN AWARDS NIGHT WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY MAY 31ST 2015 AT THE WATERLOO INN
FROM 12:30 PM TO 3:15 PM.
AN OFFICIAL COPY OF THE APPLICANT’S 1ST SEMESTER/TERM FINAL REPORT CARD AND 2ND
SEMESTER MID-TERM/PROGRESS REPORT CARD MUST BE INCLUDED WHEN APPLYING FOR ANY
EMAAN AWARD.
ALL INFORMATION RECEIVED WILL BE TREATED WITH THE UTMOST DISCRETION AND
CONFIDENTIALITY.
STUDENTS APPLYING FOR THE EMAAN COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD MUST INCLUDE A
SUPPORTING DATA, LETTERS, EVALUATIONS AND/OR AWARDS OF THEIR WORK WITHIN THE LAST
TWO YEARS. THESE DOCUMENTS MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION FORM BY MAY 8TH,
2015.
THE QURAN MEMORIZATION COMPETITION FOR STUDENTS APPLYING FOR THE EMAAN QURAN
MEMORIZATION AWARD WILL BE HELD AT THE KITCHENER MASJID ON FRIDAY MAY 17TH , 2015
AT 6:30 PM.
STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO APPLY TO MORE THAN ONE EMAAN OR MUSLIM AWARDS
PROGRAM.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATION FORMS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR ANY EMAAN AWARDS.
YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION OF ATTENDANCE PHONE CALL IF YOU HAVE APPLIED FOR AN
EMAAN AWARD.
ALL RECIPIENTS MUST BE PRESENT AT THE EMAAN AWARDS NIGHT IN ORDER TO RECEIVE HIS/HER
REWARD.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE. YOU WILL NEED TO PURCHASE
TICKETS FOR THE RECIPIENT AND FOR EACH PERSON ATTENDING THE EMAAN AWARDS NIGHT
WITH THEM.
TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE, AT KITCHENER MASJID, AL HUDA WEEKEND SCHOOL, OR AT
MAC MAPLE GROVE SCHOOL FOR $20.00/$15.00 EACH. After May 17th, 2015 TICKET PRICES WILL
BE $25.00/$20.00.
FOR FURTHER INQUIRIES ABOUT EMAAN, PLEASE VISIT EMAAN.CA OR EMAIL: waterloo@emaan.ca
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