Applications are closed now.

Register your interest and download the application form, you may only submit one application. Email your completed form to islamic.finance@thomsonreuters.com.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and can be from any country around the world. If selected as a finalist, the applicant must be able to travel to the UAE for the workshop and gala dinner. Travel and lodging will be provided by EFICA for the presenter. Dates of travel will be disclosed at a later stage.

Click here to learn more about the awards submission criteria and guidelines.

Due to the high volume of submissions, you will only be contacted if your application qualifies for the second round.

You will be notified by email. Thus, please ensure the right email is included in the application form as it will be the main mode of communicating.

There are 3 rounds. 1st round is the submission of the application. The 2nd round is when EFICA team notify you by email and require you to attend a workshop to present your initiative in front of the advisory board. The 3rd round is when you are notified to present to the public at the gala dinner.

The gala dinner is open to the public.

Registration is closed now.