Honouring the legacy of a devoted social worker and champion for Muslim women, the Alia Hogben Scholarship supports Muslim women pursuing a Bachelor or Master of Social Work degree in Canada.
Application Deadline: July 17th, 2026
$3,000 Scholarship Award
Inquiries about the application process can be made to info@ccmw.com with the subject line: Scholarship Application.
The Alia Hogben Scholarship is awarded in memory of Alia Hogben, a beloved former Executive Director of CCMW who dedicated her life to social work and the advancement of Muslim women in Canada.
A trained social worker, Alia spent decades serving in agencies focused on child welfare, children’s mental health, and support for adults with developmental disabilities, as well as organizations addressing violence against women and girls. In 2012, she was appointed to the Order of Canada in recognition of her unwavering commitment to the equity, equality, and empowerment of Canadian Muslim women.
This scholarship honours her legacy by supporting Muslim women who are following in her footsteps — pursuing a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or Master of Social Work (MSW) at a Canadian college or university. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to women’s equality and community engagement, values Alia embodied throughout her remarkable life.
Each award is valued at $3000 and is paid directly to the recipient upon confirmation of enrolment.
The Alia Hogben Scholarship is an award established in memory of Alia Hogben, a trained social worker, Order of Canada recipient, and longtime Executive Director of CCMW. It supports Muslim women pursuing social work studies at a Canadian college or university. Each scholarship is valued at $1,500 and is paid directly to the recipient.
Eligible applicants are Muslim women who:
The Alia Hogben Scholarship is designed to honour Alia’s life in social work. By supporting students in BSW and MSW programs specifically, CCMW hopes to invest in the next generation of Muslim women who will serve their communities the way Alia did — with compassion, dedication, and a deep commitment to justice.
Yes. Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria for more than one CCMW scholarship may apply for multiple awards through the same application form. However, only one award will be granted per recipient.
No, applicants must be enrolled full-time in a BSW or MSW program to qualify.
Only Canadian citizens and permanent residents are eligible. International students on temporary study permits are not eligible to apply.
Applicants must submit the following:
A completed, signed scholarship application form.
Applicants can submit either a 1-2 minute video or audio statement, or a 500-word written essay describing why they are a deserving candidate. This should include their civic engagement, volunteer activities, academic achievements, accomplishments, and goals.
A completed financial summary using the Student Budget Calculator Worksheet.
Two letters of reference (from an educator or someone familiar with their community service; a CCMW member reference is also welcome). Volunteering with CCMW in local communities is considered an asset.
A copy of the most recent academic transcript.
There is no minimum GPA requirement, but academic achievement is considered as part of the overall evaluation.
Selected recipients will be contacted directly by CCMW in August. Successful applicants are also publicly acknowledged on CCMW’s platforms and recognized at the Annual Women Who Inspire event in early November.
Scholarship funds are paid directly to the recipient upon confirmation of enrolment.
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