Beirut: 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.
According to Qatar News Agency, this final ceremony marked the closing of a transformative initiative that has achieved its mission of empowering marginalized youth through access to high-quality higher education. The graduation ceremony was held in the presence of HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Lebanon Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, along with senior representatives from EAA Foundation and AUB. 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 Acting CEO of EAA Foundation Mohammed Al Kubaisi. “We are deeply proud of every graduate, and we thank our strategic partner, the Qatar Fund for Development, and all our partners for ensuring that education continues to serve as a pillar of dignity, hope, and sustainable development,” he added.
For his part, AUB President Dr. Fadlo Khuri stated: “For AUB, this program reflects our mission to provide education rooted in excellence, inclusion, and service. 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.”
The programme’s holistic approach combines academic study with civic engagement and leadership development, ensuring that graduates not only complete their degrees but also go on to lead with purpose and contribute meaningfully to their communities. With this cohort’s graduation, the Qatar Scholarship Programme continues to exemplify the EAA Foundation’s broader mission of transforming lives through education and reaching the most underserved children and youth worldwide.