The General Secretariat of King Faisal International Prize is pleased to announce nomination for the 1431H / 2011G King Faisal International Prize (KFIP) for:

Service to Islam

CONDITIONS:

1. Nominations should be from Islamic institutions or centers as well as universities. Nominations are also accepted from previous winners of King Faisal International Prize. Nominations are not accepted from individuals or political parties.
2. The nominee or nominated institution(s) must be known for their leading practical and/or intellectual role in the service of Islam and Muslims.

REQUIREMENTS FROM EACH NOMINEE:

1. A typed curriculum vitae of the nominee.
2. One high resolution color photo of the nominee (10 x 15 cm).
   

Nomination documents will not be returned

REQUIREMENTS FROM NOMINATING BODY:

1. An official letter of nomination for each nominee separately, adequately justifying the nomination and outlining the nominee's services to Islam and Muslims.
2. A general information form filled by the nominee; this form can be duplicated if more than one candidate is nominated.

PRIZE COMPONENTS:

1. A certificate written in Arabic calligraphy, describing the work for which the winner is awarded the Prize.
2. A Commemorative 24-carat, 200-gram gold medallion.
3. SR 750,000 (US$ 200,000).

REMARKS:

1. Nominations are judged exclusively on the basis of outstanding Service to Islam and Muslims.
2. Any nomination not fulfilling all conditions and requirements shall be excluded.
3. More than one nominee may share the Prize.
4. The decision of the Prize's Selection Committee is final.
5. Winners will be announced in Muharram 1432H occurring January 2011G and honored at an official ceremony later in Riyadh.
6. All the required documents must be received no later than Saturday 17 Jumada I 1431H occurring May 1 2010G at the following address.

Please send nominations by airmail to the following address:

The General Secretariat
King Faisal International Prize
Al-Khairia Building, King Fahd Road
P.O. Box 22476 Riyadh 11495
Saudi Arabia

For inquiries, please contact above address or:

Tel:  +(966-1) 465 2255
Fax: +(966-1) 465 8685

E-mail: KFIPinfo@kff.com

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