Is my acceptance into a free scholarship program—through the training and assistance of a school employee and by bypassing the master's degree requirement, with it being said that I registered but was unsuccessful, even though I never obtained the certificate—considered a form of forgery, and is this unlawful (haram)?
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There is no objection to mentioning registration for a master's degree in a CV, even if it has not been completed. Honesty is required regarding the reason for not completing it, whether in the CV or during the personal interview.
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