DOHA: Al Fakhoora, a programme of Education Above All Foundation, has awarded 100 new scholarships through its Dynamic Futures project to students pursuing undergraduate studies in the Gaza Strip.
The scholarships are implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People.
Representatives from the education sector, local organizations, UN agencies, and community leaders, students and their families attended the official ceremony where the scholarships were awarded, which was held at the Roots Hotel in Gaza on October 26.
Almost 600 scholarships have been awarded to date, and Al Fakhoora’s Dynamic Futures project aims to provide 1,000 scholarships by 2016.
Students are selected through a rigorous selection process which takes into account financial needs, academic grades and their leadership potential. This project is part of Al Fakhoora’s efforts to unlock the potential of a new generation of marginalised youth to become educated, professionally skilled and inspirational leaders of the future.
Farooq Burney, Director, Al Fakhoora, said: “The award of the 100 more scholarships represents an important step towards providing youth in Gaza the opportunity they deserve to access higher education. We believe that providing access to undergraduate studies to youth in Gaza will make a significantly positive impact not only on the student lives, but also on their family and wider community”
EAA’s Al Fakhoora programme, Fahad Al Sulaiti, Deputy CEO, Education Above All, said: “At EAA we believe that education is one of the cornerstones to achieving peace and security.
Providing education opportunities to youth in Gaza will hopefully give them the tools to become global citizens, and leaders of their communities”.
The Peninsula
