EAA, AUB celebrate completionof Qatar Scholarship Programme
Tribune News Network
Beirut, Lebanon
The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, with the support of its strategic partner Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), and in partnership with the American University of Beirut (AUB), celebrated the successful completion of the Qatar Scholarship Programme in Lebanon, culminating in the graduation of 93 students.
This final ceremony marked the closing of a transformative initiative that has achieved its mission of empowering marginalised youth through access to high-quality higher education.
The graduation ceremony was held in the presence of Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Lebanon HE Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, along with senior representatives from Education Above All Foundation, and the American University of Beirut.
With the graduation of this final cohort, the programme concludes having met its targets and delivered lasting impact.
Launched in 2021, the Qatar Scholarship, in partnership with EAA/AUB, aims to provide 316 exceptional students from vulnerable communities in Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria with undergraduate degrees at one of the region's most prestigious institutions.
The graduating students represent a diverse cohort of ambitious youth who have overcome significant socioeconomic and political challenges to pursue their academic and personal aspirations. Their achievements reflect the core values of EAA Foundation's Al Fakhoora programme, resilience, excellence, and the transformative power of education.
'The Qatar Scholarship Programme was more than an academic pathway — it was a lifeline, and a platform for youth to reclaim their futures,' said Mohammed Al Kubaisi, acting CEO of Education Above All Foundation. 'We are deeply proud of every graduate, andwethank our strategic partner, the Qatar Fund for Development, and all our partners forensuring that education continues to serve as a pillar of dignity, hope, and sustainable development.'
For AUB, this programme reflects our mission: to provide education rooted in excellence, inclusion, and service,' said Dr. Fadlo Khuri, AUB president. 'Thanks to the support of the Education Above All Foundation and the Qatar Fund for Development, hundreds of students have gained access to a world-class education at AUB — alongside civic engagement, global networks, and the mentorship needed to prosper.'
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