Riffa, Bahrain — 18 May 2021: AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation announced the launch of two scholarships for a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, as part of the scholarships program of His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, may God rest his soul, and the grant of the late Her Highness Shaikha Moza bint Hamad Al Khalifa, may God rest her soul, which is provided in cooperation with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland – Medical University of Bahrain (RSCI). Registration for the scholarship will commence from June 6 until June 19, 2021, via the Foundation’s website www.mkfbh.org/rayaat
Applicants interested in applying for the scholarship, must be a Bahraini national, a recent graduate, and have a GPA of 98% or more in high school specialized in science. Students are selected after completing the application form via the aforementioned website, and have fulfilled the eligibility criteria, which include academic achievement, personal interview, and volunteer work. Previous students were selected based on academic excellence, interaction with society, and the development of their scientific and practical abilities.
Commenting on the scholarships, Her Highness Shaikha Zain bint Khalid Al Khalifa, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation, said: “It is our pleasure to announce the launch of two scholarships for the Bachelor in Medicine, in cooperation with the RSCI, to give Bahraini students the opportunity to study their desired major, under the umbrella of the Rayaat Scholarship Program, which in turn contributes towards providing the best educational opportunities for our youth to learn and gain knowledge, in order to creating a conscious generation capable of elevating the Kingdom of Bahrain.”
“The HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa Scholarship program, may God rest his soul, comes in commemoration of his memory, as being the first supporter of the Foundation since its inception,” she added.
The Rayaat Scholarship program was launched in 2011 as a comprehensive approach to promote educational achievement and personal development. The program provides scholarships for students to join an accredited university in the Kingdom of Bahrain, as well as offering many benefits including financial incentives, workshops and opportunities, while promoting a culture of ‘community responsibility” by instilling volunteerism and community service within a supportive environment.
For support and inquiries, please contact AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation via phone: 17499909 or email: scholarship@mkf.org.