Center of Muslim Experience in the United States
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan Memorial Fund
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan Memorial Fund
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Sir Syed Ahmad Khan transformed the history of Indian Muslims through education. The Center of Muslim Experience in the U.S. is dedicated to spreading Sir Syed’s vision of education for community transformation. The Sir Syed Ahmad Khan Memorial Fund at Arizona State University will be the first of its kind in the U.S., supporting Muslim empowerment through academic engagement and student development. We invite you to partner with us to further Sir Syed’s vision for community transformation in the United States.
“The Sir Syed Endowment is important to me because it honors a visionary dedicated to education and progress. Sir Syed transformed education in India, and I look forward to seeing his legacy upheld in the United States.”
Impact of Donor Support
- More learners can pursue higher education. In 2022, 7,406 students received scholarships funded by donors, which totaled $39.3 million.
- More students succeed. ASU ranks #1 among the state’s public universities for its 85% first-year retention rate thanks in part to donor-funded student success initiatives.
- And donors helped ASU offer more than 4,500 hours of free tutoring.
“This endowment honors Syed Ahmad Khan’s dedication to education and progress. This endowment highlights the contributions of Muslims in education, science, and human development, promoting a more inclusive understanding of culture and history and encouraging unity for future generations. The Aligarh Alumni Association of Texas, Houston, is happy to support this initiative.”