Scholars

  • Abdallah

    WHITWORTH UNIVERSITY, 2019-2023

    Abdallah studied Network Systems at Whitworth University through our partnership with AMIDEAST. He was born in Gaza, Palestine and aspires to work in Computer Science, finding ways of helping the future youth.

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  • Abdelrahman

    LEHIGH UNIVERSITY, 2021-2025

    Abdelrahman is studying Computer Engineering at Lehigh University through our partnership with AMIDEAST. He was born in Nablus, Palestine and is an active member of the student community at Lehigh.

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  • Abdulkareem

    IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON, 2022-2023

    Abdulkareem studied Strategic Marketing at Imperial College Business School. He grew up in Palestine and became interested in Marketing due to the opportunity for strategic and creative thinking.

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  • Abeer

    UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD, 2021-2022

    Abeer studied Data Science at the University of Sheffield through our partnership with Chevening. She is from Gaza, Palestine and enjoys hiking. Sheffield’s proximity to the Peak District made it her perfect location.

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  • Ahmad

    UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL, 2020-2021

    Ahmad studied Robotics at the University of Bristol through our partnership with Chevening. He is from Ramallah, Palestine and enjoys creating educational videos for computer science and engineering.

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  • Ahmad

    UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS, 2023-2024

    Ahmad grew up in Ramallah and a small town called Arura in Palestine. He is studying Economics at the University of Leeds and attended Birzeit University for his undergraduate studies.

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  • Ahmed

    IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON, 2022-2023

    Ahmed studied Cardiovascular and Respiratory Healthcare at Imperial College London. He is from Gaza, Palestine and is keen to address the shortcomings he has seen in the Palestinian healthcare system.

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  • Ameen

    UCL, 2023-2024

    Ameen studies Entrepreneurship at UCL through a Chevening scholarship. He is fom Jenin, Palestine and is focused on tackling wider challenges, especially within the tech sector.

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  • Amr

    IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON, 2019-2020

    Amr studied Sustainable Energy Futures at Imperial College London. He was born in Amman, Jordan and his mother is from Jerusalem. Amr has many hobbies such as acting, music theatre, hiking and diving.

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  • Aya

    IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON, 2020-2021

    Aya studied Human and Biological Robotics at Imperial College London. She is from Tripoli, Lebanon and is interested in Artificial intelligence for biomedical applications, including tumour diagnosis.

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  • Aziza

    ST. OLAF COLLEGE, 2017-2021

    Aziza studied Psychology and Neuroscience through our partnership with AMIDEAST. She is Palestinian, from Saida, Lebanon. Aziza dreams of working to support people who suffer from psychological illnesses.

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  • Banah

    UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE, 2020-2021

    Banah studied Genomic Medicine at the University of Cambridge. She is Palestinian and was raised in Jordan. Banah’s research focuses on understanding genetic variation in complex diseases.

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  • Basheer

    IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON, 2018-2019

    Basheer studied Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces at Imperial College London. He is from Gaza, Palestine and is passionate about theoretical physics, particularly the fundamental aspects.

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  • Bayan

    UNIVERSITY OF HAIFA, 2023-2025

    Bayan is studying Neurobiology at the University of Haifa and by doing so, is hoping to satisfy her fascination for understanding the complexities of the brain and its role in social behaviour.

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  • Baylasan

    TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY

    Baylasan is studying undergraduate Biology at Tel Aviv University. Biology has always been one of Baylasan’s major interests, whether it be evolution and genetics or the complex human body.

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  • Christina

    IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON, 2018-2019

    Christina studied Management at Imperial College Business School. She is from Beirut, Lebanon and her long-term career goal is to make consulting services more accessible to start-ups in the MENA.

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  • Dana

    IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON, 2023-2024

    Dana was born and raised in Jordan and is studying Translational Neuroscience. She is particularly interested in advancing Alzheimer's disease research in Jordan and the Middle East.

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  • Diana

    BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY, 2017-2020

    Diana studied Biomedical Engineering at Binghamton University through our partnership with AMIDEAST. Diana is particularly interested in Tissue Engineering and Biomedical Instrumentation.

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  • Dina

    IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON, 2020-2021

    Dina studied Economics & Strategy for Business at Imperial College Business School. From Bethlehem, Palestine, Dina wants to inspire and lead young women in the financial sector, especially in the MENA region.

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  • Fadi

    UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER, 2018-2022

    Fadi studied Artificial Intelligence at the University of Manchester through our partnership with Al Nayzak. Born in Jerusalem, he chose this subject because he believed it would maximise his impact on the world.

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  • Farah

    UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS, 2022-2023

    Farah is from Lebanon and studied Water, Sanitation and Health Engineering through our partnership with Chevening. She hopes to use new skills from her course and apply them in emergency and development fields.

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  • Farhan

    UNIVERSITI MALAYA, 2018-2022

    Farhan is from Johor Bharu, Malaysia and studied Chemical Engineering at Universiti Malaya. He hopes to work in a chemical company and is interested in opening his own business in the chemical industry.

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  • Hala

    UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW, 2020-2021

    Hala studied Health Service Management through our partnership with Chevening. Being from Gaza, she recognised the insufficiency of healthcare resources in Palestine and hopes to drive sustainable healthcare.

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  • Hanan

    UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL, 2019-2023

    Hanan studied Anthropology at the University of Bristol through our partnership with Seenaryo. She is Palestinian but grew up in the Shatila camp in Lebanon. Hanan is interested in the human conduct and its development.

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  • Hazirah

    UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA, 2019-2023

    Hazirah studied Mechanical Engineering at UTM. She is from Selangor, Malaysia and has known that she wanted to be an engineer since high school. Hazirah has always had great passion for physics and maths.

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  • Heba

    UNIVERSITY OF HAIFA, 2023-2025

    Heba is studying Neurobiology at the University of Haifa. She completed her undergraduate studies in Biology and Political Science before deciding that her passion lies in Science.

  • Hiba

    UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE, 2020-2021

    Hiba was born in Amman, Jordan to Palestinian parents and studied Computational Biology at the University of Cambridge. Hiba hopes that she can help contribute to transforming healthcare technologies in Jordan.

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  • Hoda

    IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON, 2019-2020

    Hoda studied Finance and Accounting at Imperial College Business School. She grew up in Gaza and under the toll of the blockade was inspired to pursue an interest in business, gender equality, and development.

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  • Hossam

    UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW, 2022-2023

    Hossam studied Infectious Diseases & Antimicrobial Resistance through our partnership with Chevening. Born in Gaza and a trained dentist, he hopes to contribute to the health and education sectors within Gaza.

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  • Ismail

    UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME, 2021-2025

    Ismail is studying Neuroscience and Behavioural Science on a pre-Med track through our partnership with AMIDEAST. Ismail lived in Gaza until he completed a Junior exchange year in Indiana during high school.

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  • Jana

    UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE, 2020-2025

    Jana is studying Medicine and Surgery through our partnership with Al Nayzak. Growing up in Jerusalem, Jana studied Medicine in order to help Palestinians lead more comfortable lives despite tough circumstances.

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  • Jana

    UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD, 2021-2022

    Jana studied Energy Systems and grew up in Lebanon. She realised that continuous innovation is needed to ensure energy access, security and sustainability. Due to this, Jana decided to pursue the energy topic at Oxford.

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  • Josee

    UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE, 2022-2023

    Josee studied Engineering at Downing College. She grew up in Lebanon and is focusing her research at Cambridge on developing air quality monitoring devices to assess exposure to air pollution.

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  • Joudi

    IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON, 2022-2023

    Joudi studied Advanced Mechanical Engineering at Imperial College London. She grew up in Damascus, Syria and is specifically interested in creating models of the human body to better understand its mechanics.

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  • Judy

    IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON, 2021-2022

    Judy studied Soil Mechanics and Environmental Geotechnics at Imperial College London. She grew up in Tripoli, Lebanon and decided to choose civil engineering as a career due to its direct relation to human needs.

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  • Karim

    IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON, 2023-2024

    Karim is studying Finance and was born in Tartous, Syria. He spent his early years split between Tartous and Beirut. His passion for finance is mainly in the world of derivatives and the capital markets.

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  • Karine

    UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE, 2022-2023

    Karine studied Energy Technologies at Wolfson College, University of Cambridge. She was born and raised in Lebanon and wanted to specialise in process and equipment design for the energy industry.

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  • Katharine

    HOWARD UNIVERSITY, 2019-2023

    Katharine studied Business Marketing at Howard University.

  • Khadija

    RICE UNIVERSITY, 2021-2025

    Khadija is studying Architecture at Rice University. Born and raised in Tunisia, Khadija has always enjoyed the Art, Maths and Physics classes that intersect perfectly with her dreams of being an architect.

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  • Khaldoon

    UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM, 2021-2022

    Khaldoon studied Computational Neuroscience and Cognitive Robotics through our partnership with Chevening. Khaldoon is from Jordan hopes to design spaces based on neuro data coming from the brain.

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  • Laila

    IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON, 2021-2022

    Laila is Palestinian and studied Strategic Marketing at Imperial College Business School. She hopes to shift the role of companies towards more active participants of society, rather than passive product sellers.

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  • Lara

    UNIVERSITY OF BATH, 2022-2023

    Lara studied Computer Science through our partnership with Chevening. She was born and raised in Palestine and is most interested in working on research related to AI/Machine Learning and visual computing.

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  • Luna

    GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE, 2018-2022

    Luna studied Political Science and Economics at Gustavus Adolphus College through our partnership with AMIDEAST. Luna is from Gaza, Palestine and would like to become an activist for human rights, particularly women.

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  • Mahmoud

    BRUNEL UNIVERSITY, 2017-2020

    Mahmoud studied Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Brunel University. Mahmoud is Syrian and is originally from Aleppo.

  • Mais

    HERTIE SCHOOL OF GOVERNANCE, 2020-2022

    Mais studied Public Policy at Hertie School of Governance in Berlin, Germany. She is from Nazareth, Palestine and wants to work to bridge the divide between policy making and the art sector in Palestine.

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  • Majd

    IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON, 2021-2022

    Majd studied Advanced Mechanical Engineering. was born in Lebanon and dreams of establishing community development projects within industry, local economy businesses and agriculture, in Lebanon.

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  • Mallak

    UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM, 2020-2021

    Mallak studied Information Systems and Operations Management through our partnership with Chevening. During her undergraduate degree, Mallak served as the President of the Arab Students Association.

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  • Maram

    NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF MALAYSIA, 2023-2024

    Maram was born and raised in Gaza and is studying Clinical Nutrition at UKM in Malaysia. She has a passion for helping people, especially the most vulnerable, in the field of nutrition and health.

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  • Maria

    IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON, 2021-2022

    Maria studied Public Health and is from Beirut, Lebanon. She is passionate about creating impact through improving the health and wellbeing of communities, especially those in Lebanon and the Middle East.

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  • Mohamad

    VASSAR COLLEGE, 2017-2021

    Mohamad is Palestinian, from Lebanon. He studied Computer Science through our partnership with AMIDEAST. He was the co-president of the MENA association and supported the refugee programme.

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  • Mohammad

    UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM, 2023-2024

    Mohammad is studying Data Science through a Chevening award. Originally studying Civil Engineering, he went on to explore data science and AI and intends to contribute to Palestine with knowledge from his masters.

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  • Mohammed

    UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE, 2023-2024

    Mohammed is studying Advanced Chemical Engineering and hopes that this will allow him to delve deeper into the intersection of machine learning and material discovery in order to contribute to a sustainable future.

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  • Monawar

    KINGS COLLEGE LONDON, 2023-2024

    Monawar is from Nablus, Palestine and has a background in Medical Imaging. She is studying Healthcare Technologies through our partnership with the British Council and the HESPAL programme.

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  • Nael

    IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON, 2019-2020

    Nael studied Health Data Analytics and Machine Learning. He is from Gaza, Palestine and hopes that his studies will help build robust digital health solutions that can positively impact the life quality of his society.

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  • Nagham

    ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, 2023-2027

    Nagham is studying Computer Systems Engeering at Arizona State University through our partnership with AMIDEAST. She was born in Ramallah, Palestine and hopes to contribute to the advanced, modern future.

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  • Nasuha

    MALAYA UNIVERSITY, 2021-2025

    Nasuha grew up in Felda Purun, Pahang, Malaysia and is studying Geology at Malaya University. She has always been curious about the earth and hopes to protect our planet and its people.

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  • Nassib

    IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON, 2021-2022

    Nassib studied Strategic Marketing at Imperial College Business School. He is originally from Syria and wants to focus on bringing benefit to the environment and on the interaction between businesses and sustainability.

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  • Nathalie

    UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE, 2023-2024

    Nathalie is studying Advanced Chemical Engineering and was drawn to the course by its balanced taught and research structure. Her current research focuses on shaping the future of drug delivery systems.

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  • Nesreen

    IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON, 2020-2021

    Nesreen is from Jordan and studied Medical Ultrasound. She chose this course because it offered an area of specialism in Vascular Ultrasound and because it included a clinical attachment.

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  • Nour

    DUKE UNIVERSITY, 2020-2022

    Nour studied Global Health at Duke University . She is a Palestinian, born in Saida, Lebanon. er research interests include tackling malnutrition, mainly obesity, at a global level.

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  • Nourhan

    IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON, 2021-2022

    Nourhan studied Applied Computer Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. She is from Beirut, Lebanon and worked as an English and Maths tutor for students applying for colleges abroad.

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  • Nuha

    UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK, 2020-2021

    Nuha studied Cybersecurity Engineering through our partnership with Chevening. Born in Palestine, Nuha is a TechWomen Fellow and participated in organising the First Palestinian TechWomen conference.

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  • Omar

    IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON, 2022-2023

    Born and raised in Jordan, Omar studied Sustainable Energy Futures at Imperial College. He aspires to have a leadership role in improving Jordan’s energy security by promoting more sustainable energy practices.

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  • Osama

    KINGS COLLEGE LONDON, 2022-2023

    Osama is a chess champion from Hebron, Palestine and studied Pharmaceutical Analysis, Technology and Biopharmaceuticals through our partnership with the British Council and their HESPAL programme.

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  • Qusai

    UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH, 2023-2024

    Qusai studies Sustainable Energy Systems and hopes to promote healthier living conditions through sustainable solutions. Growing up in Zarqa, Jordan, he noticed the positive effects of sustainable measures on refugee lives.

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  • Rafat

    KINGS COLLEGE LONDON, 2018-2022

    Rafat studied Computer Science through a partnership with Taawon. He grew up in Gaza, Palestine and joined the Bridge Palestine programme where he was encouraged to apply to universities across the world.

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  • Raghad

    STANFORD UNIVERSITY, 2021-2025

    Raghad is studying Computer Science at Stanford University through our partnership with AMIDEAST. Raghad is Palestinian and is from Gaza.

  • Raghad

    UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON, 2022-2023

    Raghad is from Hebron, Palestine and studied Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UCL through our partnership with Chevening. Raghad dreams of becoming the first female Palestinian Surgeon in her field.

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  • Rahaf

    RCSI - MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF BAHRAIN, 2020-

    Rahaf studied Medicine in Bahrain. She was originally Palestinian and grew up in Amman, Jordan. Rahaf chose to study medicine because she feels that it is a humanitarian profession where you get to help people.

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  • Rami

    IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON, 2023-2024

    Rami is studying Geo-Energy with Machine Learning and Data Science and his passion for energy solutions and data-driven analysis is the driving force behind his choice of subject.

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  • Rashed

    BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE, 2019-2023

    Rashed studied Computer Science and Biology through our partnership with AMIDEAST. He grew up in Khanyounis refugee camp in Gaza, Palestine and dreams of one day opening his own tech company.

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  • Razan

    UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER, 2022-2023

    Razan studied Engineering Project Management through our partnership with Chevening. Razan is from Palestine and aims to launch an environmental initiative toward a greener future for Palestine and the world.

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  • Ruba

    UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON, 2021-2022

    Ruba is from Ramallah, Palestine and studied Clinical Pharmacy, International Practice and Policy at UCL on a Chevening scholarship. She is interested in healthcare, leadership, and pharmacy innovation.

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  • Samah

    IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON, 2017-2018

    Samah studied Health Management at Imperial College London. She grew up in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza and moved from Medicine to Health Management, focusing on the role of AI in the prevention of disease.

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  • Sandy

    DUKE UNIVERSITY, 2021-2023

    Sandy studied Global Health at Duke University. She is from Lebanon and wants to combine her medical background and work experience to pursue a career in health systems working to strengthen refugee health.

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  • Sara

    UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE, 2021-2022

    Sara studied Nuclear Energy and is from Beirut, Lebanon. Sara finds satisfaction is studying Nuclear Energy as it is major contributor in mitigating the climate challenge and of shaping the future of the world’s energy.

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  • Sarah

    UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER, 2022-2027

    Sarah is studying Medicine and Surgery at the University of Manchester, a field in which she hopes to have a fulfilling career, helping patients in their most vulnerable state.

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  • Shaima

    AN NAJAH NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, 2022-2027

    Shaima is studying undergraduate Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture at An Najah National University in Nablus, Palestine through our partnership with The Galilee Foundation.

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  • Sujud

    KINGS COLLEGE LONDON, 2022-2023

    Sujud is from Nablus, Palestine and studied Medical Imaging Healthcare Technologies through our partnership with the British Council and the HESPAL programme. She hopes to become a cancer scientist.

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  • Tarek

    IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON, 2017-2018

    Tarek is the Foundation’s first UK based scholar and studied Climate Change, Management and Finance at Imperial College London through our partnership with LIFE Lebanon.

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  • Tawfiq

    WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, 2018-2022

    Tawfiq studied Computer Engineering through our partnership with AMIDEAST. He is Palestinian and hopes to combine his love of biology, physics and computers for a career in biomedical engineering.

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  • Yaqeen

    KINGS COLLEGE LONDON, 2023-2024

    Born and raised in Jenin, Palestine, Yaqeen is interested in human health and wellbeing. She is studying Human and Applied Physiology through our partnership with the British Council and the HESPAL programme.

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  • Yara

    KINGS COLLEGE LONDON, 2021-2024

    Yara is studying Digital Culture and grew up in Jerusalem, Palestine. She thinks that studying Digital Culture will help her navigate the worlds shift towards digital service and inclusion.

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  • Yara

    MIT, 2015-2019

    Yara grew up in Lebanon and studied Chemical Engineering and Biology through our partnership with AMIDEAST. Her research focused on developing diagnostics for malaria and tuberculosis.

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  • Yasmina

    UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE, 2021-2022

    Yasmina studied Population Health Sciences at the University of Cambridge. She grew up in Beirut, Lebanon and hopes to work in reproductive or maternal health fields in the Middle East.

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  • Yazan

    UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE, 2019-2020

    Yazan studied Public Health at the University of Cambridge. He grew up in Jordan. Public Health provides him with a platform to advocate for the health outcomes of vulnerable populations.

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  • Yazan

    MIT, 2016-2020

    Yazan studied Mechanical Engineering and Finance at MIT through our partnership with AMIDEAST. Yazan is from Jordan and is committed to social entrepreneurship and organisational development.

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  • Yusuf

    SWARTHMORE COLLEGE, 2016-2020

    Yusuf studied Mathematics and Computer Science through our partnership with AMIDEAST. He grew up in a refugee camp in Saida, Lebanon and loves Arabic, literature and peace and conflict studies.

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  • Zain

    UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER, 2019-2022

    Zain studied Computer Science at the University of Manchester through our partnership with Taawon. Zain grew up near Jerusalem and dreams of being a changemaker who can benefit his people.

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  • Zulkifli

    UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA, 2019-2023

    Zulkifli studied Petroleum Engineering at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Born and raised in Selangor, Malaysia, Zulkifli chose to study engineering because of his love of problem solving.

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