AMLN Scholarship for Arab American Students
The AMLN is working on a nationwide appeal to government organizations, universities, colleges and individuals to help secure scholarships for Arab students who wish to continue their higher education in the United States. Recipients of these scholarships will enrich the diversity of college campuses and allow for cultural exchange to promote mutual understanding between Americans, and Arabs.
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.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be of Arab heritage
- Be a U.S. Citizen or a legal permanent resident with permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired).
- Be a high school senior or undergraduate/graduate student enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking program at an accredited U.S. college or university in the Tri state area (New York, New Jersey and Connecticut).
- Undergraduate and Graduate students applying must have earned at least 12 credits at a U.S. accredited college or university.
- Have and maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale (or 4.00 on a 5.00 scale).
- Be active in their local Arab American community.
∗ To receive this award, recipients of this scholarship are required to organize a campus wide event each semester.
This program is sponsored by Alpha Research & Development who is a leading consulting firm in the fields of fragrances, essential oils and sunscreens. Founded in 2000 by Nadim A. Shaath, Ph.D., a recognized expert in the industry, Alpha supplies ingredients, conducts innovative research and publishes regularly. Alpha Research is a New York business with Arab roots proud to encourage the pursuit of higher education.
American Federation of Ramallah
- Palestine AFRP Educational Fund Secretary
- 27484 Ann Arbor Trail
- Westland, MI 48185
- Phone: (734) 425-1600
- Fax: (734) 425-3985
- Email: afrp@afrp.org
- www.afrp.org
- Provides assistance for study in the United States and abroad.
American International Health Council (AIHC)
- 520 Forbes Avenue, A259
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213
- Phone: (412) 441-8358
- Fax: (412) 441-8198
- Email: aihc@asca.com
- www.asca.com/aihc
- Offers physicians and medical students from the Arab world clerkships and research opportunities.
AMIDEAST
- 1730 M Street NW, Suite 1100
- Washington, DC 20036-4505
- Phone: (202) 776-9600
- Fax: (202) 776-7000
- Email: inquiries@amideast.org
- www.amideast.org
Arab International Student Aid
- Joseph Y. Qutub, President
- P.O. Box 10
- Fanwood, NJ 07023
- Phone: (908) 654-5511
- Fax: (908) 654-3940
- Email: 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
- Phone: (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
- Phone: (202) 659-9200
- Fax: (202) 659-9228
- Email: mailbox@haririfoundationusa.org
- www.haririfoundationusa.org
- 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
- P.O. Box 2473
- Bridgeview, IL 60455
National Arab American Medical Association Foundation
- Edmond Cabbabe M.D., Chairman
- 801 South Adams Road, #208
- Birmingham, MI 48009-7018
- Phone: (248) 646-3661
- Fax: (248) 646-0617
- Email: naamausa@aol.com
- www.naama.com
- The Foundation offers two annual scholarship grants of $1,000 each to qualified students of Arabic extraction enrolled in a U.S. or Canadian medical, osteopathic or dental school.