Five Before College Scholarship Fund
Helping Muslim teenagers pursue their dream colleges — without compromising their deen
About the Fund
The Five Before College Scholarship Fund, hosted at the American Muslim Community Foundation, supports Muslim students pursuing higher education while staying grounded in their faith. This fund was established in partnership with Five Before College, an organization that has helped over 1,000 Muslim teenagers gain acceptance to top colleges and universities across the country.
Founded by Hamzah Henshaw, a Harvard College graduate with over 20 years of experience in college admissions coaching, Five Before College doesn’t just help students get accepted — it helps them discover who they are and what they want from life, all while staying true to their faith.
“Our mission is to help students not only get into their dream colleges but also discover who they are and what they want from life, all while staying true to their faith.”
Why This Fund Matters
College admissions can be one of the most defining — and expensive — journeys in a young person’s life. For many Muslim families, the process comes with additional layers: navigating identity, faith, and belonging in spaces that don’t always reflect their values.
This scholarship fund helps remove financial barriers for Muslim students working toward their college dreams, ensuring that cost is never the reason a talented student can’t access the guidance and resources they need to succeed.
What Your Gift Supports
Your donation to the Five Before College Scholarship Fund helps provide:
- Scholarship support for Muslim students pursuing college admissions coaching
- Access to essay writing, application strategy, and mentorship programs
- Resources that help students stay true to their faith while pursuing academic excellence
- Continued opportunity for underserved Muslim families to access college guidance
About Five Before College
Five Before College has helped hundreds of Muslim teenagers gain acceptance to top colleges — including Harvard, Dartmouth, and Johns Hopkins. Their signature programs, Find Your Qibla and the College Essay Bootcamp, guide students from grades 8 through 12 through the full journey of self-discovery and college preparation.
Learn more about Five Before College →
Ways to Give
Your tax-deductible donation directly supports Muslim students on their journey toward higher education. Every gift — no matter the size — helps a student move one step closer to their dream college.
About This Fund’s Structure
The Five Before College Scholarship Fund is a fiscally sponsored fund at the American Muslim Community Foundation (AMCF). AMCF provides the charitable infrastructure — tax-deductible giving, compliance, and fund management — so that Five Before College can focus on what they do best: guiding Muslim students toward their college dreams.
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