AAI Foundation
Scholarships
The programs listed are offered by institutions not affiliated with AAI or the AAI Foundation. Please contact each organization directly for further information. To have your scholarship program included on this page please contact Kyle Haley.For information on AAIF's Youth Leadership Awards, AAI internships, and other student opportunities, see our Student Resource Center
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For American Students of Arab Descent
Al Muammar Scholarhips for Journalism
The Al-Muammar Scholarship has been suspended for the 2009-2010 school year. Please check back for information on the 2010-2011 award.
Inaugurated in 2005, the program awards annually up to four scholarship grants, valued at $5,000 each, to eligible Arab American college students who are majoring in journalism, as well as college seniors who have been accepted to a graduate journalism school. Awardees are selected by a panel of judges drawn from the print and broadcast media in the United States.
Ameen Rihani Scholarship Program
PO Box 3944
Gaithersburg, MD 20885
-This scholarship in the amount of $1,500 is awarded each year to a student along with selected books from Ameen Rihani's works. For more information regarding qualifications, application forms, and deadlines please visit the Ameen Rihani Organization and click on the link to "Rihani Scholarship."
American Mideast Leadership Network Scholarship for Arab American Students
-The AMLN College Scholarship Program is available on a competitive basis to students of Arab heritage enrolling in community college, four-year college, and graduate school. Award amounts generally range from $1,000 to $3,000.
Arab American Heritage Council
1000 Beach Street
Flint, MI 48502
(810) 235-ARAB
-To apply student must be graduating from high school, parent/guardian must be a member of the AAHC for at least one-year prior to application, and student must be of Arab American heritage.
Arab Student Aid International
-Scholarship interest-free loans for Arab Students for the academic year 2008/2009. The scholarship loans range from $1,000 to $5,000 per academic year, to partially cover the tuition, room and board expenses provided that candidates meet all the requirements.
The Arab Star Scholarships
Mr. Aziz Shihab
811 South Central Expressway, Suite 411
Richardson, TX 75080
(214) 348-1681 fax: (214) 348-1310
staraziz@aol.com
-The Arab Star, a Dallas based Arab and Muslim newspaper with an estimated readership of 50,000, is offering two annual scholarships to high school or college students who will major in Journalism. Each scholarship will be worth $3,000 per year and it includes work training at The Arab Star.
The American Arabic Educational Foundation
Eligibility: Regular Scholarship (Graduating High School Seniors)
The scholarship requires that the applicant be a graduating high school senior or equivalent, planning to enter and academic or vocational school the term following the granting of the scholarship, and that the recipient be a resident of one of the following California Counties: Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, or Ventura; Be a Citizen or a permanent resident of the United States; and of Arabic heritage.
Qualifications: Demonstrated leadership ability
Good citizenship record
Prospects for success
Above average scholarship
Satisfactory recommendations
Financial need
Special Scholarship (College and Graduate Students)
Special applications may be submitted from college and graduate students. The above eligibility and qualifications apply
Due Date: June 18, 2007
Applications: Available at:
AAEF Scholarship Committee
Attn.: John Gantus (Scholarship Chairman)
Galleria Office Tower
100 West Broadway, suite 600
Glendale, CA 91210
(818) 956-1451
jgantus@gantuslaw.com
Second Annual EACA Internship (2009)
The Egyptian American Cultural Association (EACA) is proud to announce its Second Annual Internship opportunity for 2009. This year we offer the opportunity for one college student (Junior, Senior or Graduate) to help in a world-class Media Training Program in Cairo, Egypt during summer of 2009.
-EACA will pay for round trip ticket Washington/Cairo/ Washington.
-EACA will pay for 30 days accommodation in Cairo in a hotel near the place of training.
-The program will be for one month from June 15 to July 15, 2009.
Application deadline is May, 8th 2009.
Please indicate your intention to apply by immediately sending an e-mail to oatia@mitre.org or call 703-983-6602.
The Eliav-Sartawi Awards for Middle Eastern Journalism (founded by the Zel Lurie Journalism Fund) Search for Common Ground
-Search for Common Ground holds annual Awards for Journalism in the Middle East. Known since 2003 as the Eliav-Sartawi Awards for Middle Eastern Journalism, the Awards recognize and encourage journalism that contributes to better understanding between people and maintaining political dialogue in the Middle East. $1,000 award.
Fisher Broadcasting Scholarships for Minorities
-Since 1987 Fisher Broadcasting has sought to attract minority students into careers in broadcasting with annual scholarships. Fisher's interest in minority broadcasting students goes back many years and has included training programs in technical areas and on-air.
Free Pali Scholarship
-In an effort to further promote educating the public regarding the Palestinian conflict, this scholarship will be awarded to the applicant who best displays an effort to this end.
Greater Detroit Interfaith Roundtable
Christine Reed, Coordinator
150 West Boston Blvd.
PO Box 2249
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 869-6306
-An annual easy contest sponsored by American Arabic and Jewish Friends. Arab American and Jewish high school juniors and seniors in the Detroit area are paired up to write essays.
The University of Wisconsin–Green Bay
The University of Wisconsin–Green Bay announces an exciting opportunity for high school students, seven weeks in Jordan including a six-week Arabic language institute at the University of Jordan. A diverse group of 20 students from across the U.S. will be selected to participate in this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
• Must be age 14-18 when program begins.
• A GPA of 3.0 is required.
• No previous Arabic experience required.
• Pre-departure and follow-on learning online using podcasts and other fun materials, with assistance from instructors of Arabic.
• Pre-departure and return activities in Washington, D.C., including: cross-cultural orientation, “Arabic in Careers" presentations, and visits to Washington museums and monuments.
• Cultural immersion activities in Jordan including: field trips to places like Petra, the “Lost City of Stone;” visits to museums, government offices, multinational organizations, and other special places of interest; community service projects with Jordanian youth organizations; a four-week home stay with a host family.
• Accompanied for the duration by an Arabic-speaking American chaperone/adviser who has traveled and worked in the region.
*Participants are responsible for some nominal expenses.
For more information and the application package:
www.uwgb.edu/intlprojects/jordan.htm
Deadline: May 1
The International Institute of Flint
Horatio and Freda Parmelee Scholarship
515 Stevens Street
Flint, MI 48502
(810) 767-0720
-For full-time juniors and seniors at a Michigan college. Studies should focus on international studies, a foreign language, ethnic studies, international communications or overseas trade.
Lebanese American Heritage Club
13530 Michigan Ave, Suite 227
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 846-8480 fax: (313) 846-8480
lahc@lahc.org
-The program awards scholarships of $1,000 to each selected qualified high school senior or college student as funding allows.
Midwest Federation of American Syrian-Lebanese Clubs
-Offers 10-20 scholarships of $1,000 awarded to undergraduates whose families are members of the Federation. A recommendation by a Federation officer is required. The Federation has members in 11 states in the upper Midwest.
National Security Language Initiative (NSLI), U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
-NSLI will dramatically increase the number of Americans learning critical need foreign languages such as Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Hindi, Farsi and others through new and expanded programs from kindergarten through university and into the workforce.
Wayne State University
Office of Scholarships and Financial Services
Helen Newberry Joy Student Services Center, Room 3 West
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 577-3378
-Scholarships for Arab Americans attending Wayne State as undergraduates. As many as 18 scholarships totaling $14,000 are offered annually.
Jack G. Shaheen Mass Communications Scholarship
ADC Research Institute
4201 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 244-2990
-Purpose: To recognize Arab-American students who excel in Media Studies.
Amount: $1000
Eligibility:
• Juniors, Seniors, or Graduate Students.
• Must be attending college in the 2008-09 academic year.
• Must be majoring in Mass Communications, Journalism, Radio, Television, and/or Film.
• Must have at least a 3.0 GPA and be a U.S. citizen of Arab heritage
• Applicants should send the following to the ADC Research Institute:
• A one-page statement stating that you are a US citizen, explaining your
• goals and why you merit the scholarship.
• Copies of articles, videos, films, etc.
• Official academic transcripts including your GPA.
• Two letters of recommendation from Mass Communications professors.
• Permanent home address, phone number, email address; also address, phone number, and email address during the school year.
Deadline: April 1, 2009
Send materials to:
Attn: Nawar Shora
ADC Research Institute (ADCRI)
1732 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20007
Tel: (202) 244-2990
Fax: (202) 244-7968
Yemeni American Association
2770 Salina Street
Dearborn, MI 48120
(313) 842-8402
-Approximately 10 one-time scholarships of $1,000 for high school seniors of Yemeni heritage.
Yemeni American Benevolent Association
2121 Salina Street
Dearborn, MI 48120
(313) 841-3333
-The availability of scholarships varies from year to year. Recently the Association granted scholarships of $1,000 each to 11 Yemeni American high school seniors.
List of various Grants and Competitions
Arab Students Studying in the United States
American Federation of Ramallah, Palestine
AFRP Educational Fund Secretary
27484 Ann Arbor Trail
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 425-1600 fax: (734) 425-3985
afrp@afrp.org
-Provides assistance for study in the United States and abroad.
AMIDEAST
1730 M Street NW, Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20036-4505
(202) 776-9600 fax: (202) 776-7000
inquiries@amideast.org
Arab Student Aid, International
Ishaq Y. Al-Qutub, President
P.O. Box 3546
Dublin, OH 43016
(908) 654-5511 fax: (908) 654-3940
asai20@aol.com
-Loans for citizens of Arab countries. Those awarded fellowships must intend to return to an Arab country after completion of their degree.
Bint Jebail Cultural Center
6220 Miller Road
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 584-0011 fax: (313) 584-7216
-Offers 15 scholarships of $500, mostly to students in Michigan, although others could be considered. Good personal conduct is also a criterion for eligibility.
Hariri Foundation
1020 19th Street, NW #320
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 659-9200 fax: (202) 659-9228
-Supports the academic and technical training of Lebanese scholars in over 32 major fields of study. Thousands of Lebanese have pursued studies in over 300 universities and colleges in the United States and Canada through the active sponsorship by and support of the Hariri Foundation.
Hassan Mustafa Abdallah Memorial Scholarship
PO Box 2473
Bridgeview, IL 60455
Kent School Scholarship
(860) 927-6111 fax: (860) 927-6109
admissions@kent-school.edu
-Kent School (Kent, Connecticut) announces an opportunity for qualified high school-age boys residing in the Middle East to apply for scholarship assistance to pursue their secondary education in America for up to three years. Candidates should be entering the 10th, 11th or 12th Grade, or equivalent. Successful candidates will be Arab Muslims, in need of financial assistance with outstanding academic records and strong potential for leadership in their own communities.
National Arab American Medical Association Foundation
Edmond Cabbabe, MD Chairman
801 South Adams Road, #208
Birmingham, MI 48009-7018
(248) 646-3661 fax: (248) 646-0617
naamausa@aol.com
-The Foundation offers two annual scholarship grants of $1,000 each to qualified students of Arabic extraction enrolled in a US or Canadian medical, osteopathic or dental school.
Washington Center for Politics and Journalism
The Politics and Journalism Semester
Terry Michael, Executive Director
PO Box 15201
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 296-8455
terrymichael@wcpj.org
-The Washington Center for Politics and Journalism hosts student journalists pursuing a career in political reporting. This is a non-partisan program with a $3000 stipend. Please visit their website for further details.
Other Scholarships
AAAEA College Scholarship
This scholarship award has been established by the AAAEA Scholarship Committee. The award is presented to an Undergraduate or Graduate, Engineer, Architect or Computer Science student who is also a student member of AAAEA.
The main objective is to promote Engineering, Architecture and Computer Science as worthy professions and to foster stronger ties to the AAAEA and to the Arab American Community.
Depending on the availability of funds, scholarships in the amount of $1,000, $1,500, or $2,000 is presented in October 2009 at the Semi-Annual Meeting. The recipient is recognized by presentation of a certificate at the semi-annual meeting of AAAEA and is required to accept the award in person.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The AAAEA scholarship is available only to student members of the AAAEA who are attending an accredited four year College or University in the state of Illinois or are residents of Illinois attending college elsewhere. Freshmen and winners from previous years are not eligible.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
The applicant must complete the AAAEA scholarship award application which consists of items A through E listed below. Items B and C shall be an original copies in a sealed envelope by their originator.
A. The Application Form.
B. A certified college transcript indicating course grades and cumulative grade point average.
C. A letter of recommendation written by a faculty member or a registered professional engineer or architect or a computer scientist recognized by the Scholarship Committee Members.
D. An adequate description of the applicant's extracurricular activities. The description should highlight relevant work experience, publications, participation in AAAEA, student/campus activities, involvement in community organizations or a combination of these.
E. Responses to all of the SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (see website). Responses should be provided as concise, well-organized paragraphs of approximately three to five sentences.
F. The applicant should be available for a thirty-minute personal or by phone interview with one or more members of the Scholarship Committee.
See Website www.aaaea.org/Members_Scholarship.htm for Selection Criteria
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Submit all application materials starting May 15, 2009 and no later than June 15, 2009, to:
AAAEA Scholarship Committee
P. O. Box 1536
Chicago, IL 60690-1536
The evaluation of all applications will be completed in early September. Only if you are one of the successful candidates you will be notified. Registered or certified mail is advisable to help you track your application.
American University in Beirut
The David S. Dogde Endowment Scholarship Fund
850 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10022-6297
(212) 583-7600 fax: (212) 583-7651
miyada@aub.edu
Anthony Parsons Memorial Scholarship
Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies
Old Library, Prince of Wales Road
Exeter, EX4 4JZ England
phone: 011-44-1392-264-036 fax: 011-44-1392-264-035
iais-info@ex.ac.uk
-Applicants are invited for postgraduate studies of the Middle East at Exeter University. Awarded annually to a graduate student, Arab or British, who must be prepared to undertake full-time research on an approved Middle East subject, preferably, but not essentially for the Degree of M.Phil or PhD.
Barakat Trust and Barakat Foundation
2665 Kimball
Pomona, CA 91767
rc101@earthlink.net
-Provides financial support for students and scholars of Islamic culture. Applicants must have completed at least a B.A. degree and have been accepted for graduate study or an apprenticeship at a accredited university or institution. Since part of the available funds are zakat monies, it should be noted that scholarships and research funded by such monies are open only to Muslims.
English for Heritage Language Speakers
3607 O Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 687-4455 fax: (202) 337-1559
-English for Heritage Language Speakers (EHLS) is an intensive, university-based program that enables nonnative speakers of English to develop the language skills they need to succeed in professional positions in government and business. The program involves 6 months of full-time study at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Participants improve their English through study of presentation skills, meeting participation, and business writing. The program also provides support for participants as they seek employment with the federal government upon program completion. Scholarships are available for naturalized citizens in exchange for one year of federal service. EHLS is funded by the National Security Education Program.
EHLS is now recruiting applicants for the 2009 program year. Visit www.cal.org/ehls today for more information and an application form.
Chaldean Federation of America
18740 West 10 Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 851-3023
-Offers scholarships to 10 students of Chaldean heritage. Funds are from business donations. The amount of the scholarships varies from year to year.
The Hope Fund
752 Forge Road
Lexington, VA 24450
Phone: (540) 261-7232
Email:fiq@thehopefund.org
-The principal mission of the Hope Fund is to provide a college education for young people who have demonstrated academic excellence, determination and drive. We provide scholarships to Palestinian refugees living below the poverty line throughout the Mideast, but especially in the West Bank, Gaza Strip, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria where the needs are most urgent. We Strive to award an equal number of scholarships to young men and women.
The Ibn Battuta Merit Scholarships
Qalam wa Lawh Center for Arabic studies is pleased to announce new scholarships available for intensive study of Modern Standard Arabic during the fall, winter and spring semesters of 2010/2011. The Ibn Battuta Merit Scholarships aim to reward students for excellence and dedication to the study of the Arabic language as well as promote the study of Arabic as a foreign language. Prospective students may apply to either one of the semester programs (fall 2010 or spring 2011) or else to the winter program (Dec 2010-Jan 2011).
Institute of Banking Studies
PO Box 1378
11953 Amman, Jordan
phone: 011-962-6-553-6395 fax: 011-962-6-553-2199
generaldirector@ibs.edu.jo
-Offers scholarships to excellent trainees to complete their studies at an accredited Arab or foreign university.
Karim Rida Said Foundation Scholarships
4 Bloomsbury Place
London WWC1A 2QA England
-Offers a number of partial or, exceptionally, full-cost scholarships annually to enable graduates to pursue a course of taught postgraduate study or, exceptionally, of postgraduate research in subjects to be considered on their merits at universities or other institutions in the United Kingdom. The scholarships are open to citizens of member states of the Arab League.
Legal Scholarships in the US and Hungary for Palestinian Lawyers
Martha Loerke, Director
Network Scholarship Programs
400 W. 59th Street
New York, NY 10019
mloerke@sorosny.org
-The Open Society Institute, in cooperation with several internationally accredited law schools, is establishing a Palestinian Rule of Law Project. The project will support the training, over the next 4-5 years, of a highly select cadre of 40-60 Palestinian lawyers in rigorous LLM programs at top Law Schools in the United States and Hungary, with a commitment to return to the West Bank and Gaza for one year to work full time in public sector activities that promote international legal standards and the rule of law.
Muslim Women's Association of Washington, DC
attn: Dr. Najat Arafat Khelil
11209 Hunt Club Drive
Potomac, MD 20854
phone: (301) 983-0405 fax: (301) 469-6303
najatk@aol.com
-Assists any female Muslim student who is full time, has financial need, demonstrates academic ability, enrolls in at least one course of Islamic studies if offered by the university. Priority is given to US residents, especially those in the DC area.
Rachel Corrie Scholarship
The Office of Enrollment Services
The Evergreen State College, Library 1221
2700 Evergreen Parkway NW
Olympia, Washington 98505
(360) 867-6310
email: elhardtm@evergreen.edu
-This scholarship is for students dedicated to gaining a better understanding of the Middle East and to working, locally or internationally, to further Middle East peace. Areas of interest may include Arab culture and Arabic language, US Policy in the Middle East, and peace, justice, and conflict resolution studies. Applicants must show how they will use their studies to promote human rights and social justice through community activism and/or political advocacy.
The Reebok
Human Rights Summer Fellowship Amnesty International -The Reebok
Human Rights Summer Fellowship offers students (18-25) a unique opportunity to
gain practical experience in the field of human rights. AIUSA is recruiting fellows
to spend the summer working with organizations connected to Reebok Human Rights
award winners or AIUSA. Postings are in the United States and abroad. Fellows
receive funding of up to a maximum of $2,500 to use towards air travel and other
expenses. Proje
cts typically last from 4 – 6 weeks. Apply at www.amnestyusa.org/reebok
The
Russell J. Ebeid ’62 ACCESS Scholarship Committee ACCESS 2651 Saulino
Court Dearborn, MI 48120 -The Russell J. Ebeid ’62 ACCESS Scholarship for Arab
American Students” encourages young U.S. citizens of Arab-American heritage to
attend Kettering University. Criteria considerations include U.S. citizenship,
community service and academic achievement. Amount: $5,000/yr renewable Deadline:
March 1st, 2009 Apply at www.accesscommunity.org
SOROS Fellowship
-Providing graduate school scholarships to "new Americans" to assist them in becoming leaders in various fields. Additional information is available on the Fellowship Program's website. Applicants must either have a bachelor's degree or be in their final year of undergraduate study.
United Palestinian Appeal
2100 M Street NW, Suite 409
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 659-5007 fax: (202) 296-0224
upa@cais.com
-UPA's scholarship program provides tuition costs to hundreds of qualified students attending universities in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. With long-term development of Palestine in mind, UPA encourages students in technical fields including engineering, economics, and teaching to apply.
