Education Above All-Qatar Scholarship Program

EDUCATION ABOVE ALL-QATAR SCHOLARSHIP 
PROGRAM AT AL-QUDS BARD COLLEGE 

The Qatar Scholarship program at Al Quds Bard College is the result of an agreement signed between the Education Above All Foundation (Doha, Qatar) and Bard College (New York, USA). Through this program that launched in Spring 2021, AQB will award 339 scholarships to marginalized Palestinians to pursue their undergraduate and graduate degrees at AQB.

Overview

Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) is a public development institution committed to implementing external aid projects. Its main goal is to achieve inclusive and sustainable development by addressing priority issues of education, health and economic empowerment.

Education Above All (EAA) is a foundation founded in 2012 by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser. Its aim is to contribute to human, social and economic development through the provision of quality education. With a particular focus on those affected by poverty, conflict and disaster, it champions the needs of children, youth and women to empower them to become active members of their communities.

Al Fakhoora was established in 2009 as a response to the conflict in Gaza that destroyed numerous schools and universities, Al Fakhoora launched its first projects, a diverse set of initiatives ranging from emergency medical assistance, rebuilding institutes of higher learning damaged in the war, providing psycho-social support for children and youth, establishing vocational programs for students with disabilities, and awarding comprehensive scholarships for marginalized youth. Directly touching the lives of over 300,000 children and youth, as well as impacting the infrastructure at every level, Al Fakhoora has grown to become a comprehensive and vital support system for education in Gaza.

Scholarships

The program awards scholarships at both the Bachelor’s and Master’s degree levels. For BA students, a scholarship with a minimum of 85% is available to cover four full years of studies, while for MAT students, scholarships of up to 90% are available for two full years of MAT study at AQB. The Scholarship is designed for Palestinians who come from marginalized and rural areas, preferably with a good level of English language proficiency.

Benefits

• Receive exceptionally generous scholarships.
• Participate in impactful civic engagement activities aimed at community building and voluntary work.
• Attend Qatar Connection Webinars for unique global experiences with renowned institutions. 
• Benefit from vibrant student services with friendly and caring staff members.

Requirements

B.A students interested in applying for the EAA-Qatar Scholarship are first required to apply and be admitted to Al-Quds Bard College in Abu Dis, East Jerusalem. The application period starts once admissions to Al-Quds Bard College have concluded, only then can admitted students apply to the scholarship, which will be awarded on a competitive basis.

Bachelor Requirements: 

• Be Admitted to Al-Quds Bard College.
• Demonstrate Financial Need.
• Reside in Marginalized or Rural Areas.
• Have a Tawjihi GPA of no less than 80% (or its equivalent; SAT, GCE, IB).
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to Civic Engagement.

Master of Arts in Teaching Requirements:

Applicants for the Master of Arts in Teaching Program at Al-Quds Bard College have to be conditionally admitted in the program before receiving the Qatar Scholarship application which will be awarded on a competitive basis. 

• Pass the AQB MAT Interview.
• Be an in-service teacher in a Marginalized area (or school) with no less than 2 years experience in teaching in governmental, private, or UNRWA schools in Palestine.
• Have a BA Degree in one of the following disciplines: English, Math, Science, History, Biology.
• Have a Bachelor GPA of no less than 70%.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to Civic Engagement.

Admitted Qatar Scholars must:  

• Commit to yearly volunteering hours (35 for BA | 10 for MAT) in civic engagement work
• Maintain a Semester Average above 80% during their studies at AQB.
• Participate in special activities assigned for scholarships’ recipients.
• Attend Qatar Connection Webinars.

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Or calling 022794950 - Al-Quds Bard College for Arts and Sciences.