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Scholarship Program for Outstanding Students

Scholarship Program for Outstanding Students

Educational

Palestinian Student Support Fund

Egypt

100 outstanding and most in-need students from Gaza studying at Egyptian universities

10 months

Thousands of students from Gaza studying in Egyptian universities face significant financial challenges in continuing their education due to the genocide impacting their families back home. This project aims to provide an urgent stipend of $200 per month for one academic year (8 months) to 100 outstanding and most in-need students from Gaza, allowing them to cover their educational expenses amid the disruption in communication with their families and their families' dire financial situation. This support will ensure they can continue their studies without financial barriers and complete their university education successfully.

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Total Project Cost

$172,500

Secondly: Project Background

Egyptian universities are a popular destination for thousands of Palestinian students, particularly those from Gaza, due to their geographical proximity and relatively lower tuition fees compared to Gaza and other universities. There are over 9,000 students from Gaza studying in various disciplines, primarily medicine, in Egyptian universities. Most of these students pay their tuition fees themselves or with family support. However, the recent tragic events in Gaza have severed communication with their families and caused a loss of income for many Palestinian families due to displacement, injury, martyrdom, or destruction of livelihoods, threatening the continuation of their education. Given the urgent needs of Gaza’s students and the support required by their families, this project aims to alleviate the financial burden on families by providing an urgent stipend of $200 per month for 100 outstanding students from Gaza studying in Egyptian universities for one academic year (8 months). This assistance will help them maintain a decent living standard, allowing them to focus on their studies and avoid distractions that could hinder their academic progress and graduation.

Thirdly: project justifications

1. The dire situation of students’ families in Gaza poses a challenge in providing for their children’s expenses and tuition fees due to the destruction of essential life infrastructure in Gaza.
2. Ensuring decent living conditions and protecting students from university dropout and exploitation by providing personal expenses.
3. Supporting Gaza students and boosting their morale and their families’ amidst the loss of income sources.
4. Contributing to a better future for Gaza students and improving their chances of receiving quality education.

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Selection Criteria for Beneficiary Students

Project Monitoring and Evaluation Plan

– Oversee the selection of beneficiary students according to the criteria.

– Ensure monthly stipend payments and document receipts with signed acknowledgments.

– Maintain regular communication with students and conduct group meetings.

– Prepare a final report after gathering feedback and developing the project for the launch of its second phase.