Manama, Bahrain 20th February 2017: Al Mabarrah Al Khalifia Foundation announced today the opening of registration for its ‘Rayaat Scholarship Program’ for the academic year of 2017/2018.
The “Rayaat Scholarship’ program was launched in line with the foundation’s vision to provide students with scholarship opportunities at accredited universities in the Kingdom in order to create an ambitious generation that can play an integral part in developing the community.
The registration phase, held for a period of one month from the 1st and until the 31st of March 2017, aims to offer students 40 scholarships for Bachelor Degrees from the University of Bahrain (UoB), Polytechnic Bahrain and the Arabian Gulf University (AGU) along with two scholarships for Masters from UoB and AGU.
Interested applicants can apply through Al Mabarrah Al Khalifia Foundation’s website. Students will be selected after a thorough selection process based on academic achievement, interview, and volunteering and community services experience.
“Al Mabarrah Al Khalifia Foundation aims to increase the opportunity available for Bahraini students to enroll and obtain a university degree. Students enrolled in our program are also exposed to numerous training programs and other team building activities,” said the Board of Trustees’ chairperson Her Highness Shaikha Zain bint Khalid Al Khalifa.
The “Rayaat Scholarship” program was launched in 2011 as a comprehensive approach to promote educational achievement and personal development through providing students with scholarship opportunities at accredited universities in the Kingdom.
The “Rayaat Scholarship” program aims to cover the tuition fees of students in addition to monthly financial incentives for outstanding students. Other benefits include the Rayaat Student Card which offers exclusive discounts at a number of retail outlets. Moreover, enrichment workshops, job-placement, and community service opportunities are offered within a supportive environment that encourages students to take an active role in the community.