Scholarships

The programs listed are offered by institutions not affiliated with AAIor the AAI Foundation. Please contact each organization directly for further information. To have your scholarship program included on this page please contact Paul Brown.

For American Students of Arab Descent

Arab Students Studying in the United States

Other Scholarships

 

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 whohave 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 astudent 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/guardianmust 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 anestimated readership of 50,000, is offering two annual scholarships tohigh school or college students who will major in Journalism. Eachscholarship will be worth $3,000 per year and it includes work trainingat 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

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

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) tohelp 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.

Please indicate your intention to apply by immediately sending an e-mailto oatia@mitre.org or call 703-983-6602.

 

The Eliav-Sartawi Awards for Middle Eastern Journalism (founded by the ZelLurie Journalism Fund) Search for Common Ground

Search for Common Ground holds annual Awards for Journalism in theMiddle East. Known since 2003 as the Eliav-Sartawi Awards for MiddleEastern Journalism, the Awards recognize and encourage journalism thatcontributes to better understanding between people and maintainingpolitical 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 otherfun materials, with assistance from instructors of Arabic.
• Pre-departure and return activities in Washington, D.C., including:cross-cultural orientation, “Arabic in Careers" presentations, andvisits to Washington museums and monuments.
• Cultural immersion activities in Jordan including: field trips toplaces 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

  

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 ofEducational 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 Communicationsprofessors
• Permanent home address, phone number, email address; also address, phone number, and email address during the school year

 

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 applicationwhich consists of items A through E listed below. Items B and C shall be in original copies in a sealed envelope by their originator.

A. The ApplicationForm.
B. A certified college transcript indicating course grades andcumulative 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 extracurricularactivities. 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 byphone interview with one or more members of the Scholarship Committee.

See Website www.aaaea.org/Members_Scholarship.htm for Selection Criteria

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 post-graduate 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 an 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 non-native 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 bythe National Security Education Program.

EHLS is now recruiting applicants for the 2010 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 newscholarships available for intensive study of Modern Standard Arabicduring the fall, winter and spring semesters of 2010/2011. The Ibn Battuta Merit Scholarships aim to reward students for excellence anddedication to the study of the Arabic language as well as promote thestudy 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 post graduate study or, exceptionally, of post graduate 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 inthe 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.  

 

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 musts how 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 uniqueopportunity to gain practical experience in the field of human rights. AIUSA isrecruiting 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 traveland other expenses. Projects 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. 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 isavailable on the Fellowship Program's website. Applicants must eitherhave a bachelor's degree or be in their final year of undergraduat estudy.

   

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.