Awarded annually to an undergraduate student in the School of Journalism and Communication or an undergraduate student studying towards a minor in Muslim studies. Eligible candidates must demonstrate interest in the area of Human Rights for Muslims in Canada. Recipients must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada (landed immigrant or a protected person), meet OSAP’s Ontario residency requirements and demonstrate financial need. An application is required. The recipient will be selected jointly by the Director of the School of Journalism and Communication and the Director of the Centre for the Study of Islam on the recommendation of the El-Aggan Steering Committee. Endowed in 2006 by the El-Aggan family. Revised 2008, 2012.