AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation Announces First Recipient of Al Tamyoz Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies

Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain – 25 September 2026: AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation (MKF) has awarded its first Al Tamyoz Scholarship for postgraduate studies for the 2026–2027 academic year. The scholarship enables passionate Bahraini students with exceptional leadership potential to pursue specialised fields that benefit both the labour market and the local community. It also provides advanced academic support through prestigious universities, helping foster an environment that nurtures and inspires talented Bahraini youth.

Mr. Faisal Salman Al Shaikh was selected following a comprehensive multi-stage assessment and selection process, which included an academic evaluation, personal interview, and a panel review of his application. The selection criteria were designed to identify Bahraini talent with the potential to pursue advanced academic studies in specialised fields. The recipient is set to enrol in a PhD programme in Pharmaceutical Epidemiology and Health Care at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland. Al Tamyoz Scholarship is the first opportunity of its kind under MKF’s Rayaat Programme, as it is dedicated to postgraduate students and covers Master’s and PhD studies across a range of majors.

Commenting on the occasion, Her Highness Shaikha Zain bint Khalid Al Khalifa, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of MKF, said, “The launch of Al Tamyoz Scholarship reflects our commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for ambitious Bahraini talent and supporting them in realising their academic aspirations in fields that enrich knowledge and develop expertise at the national level. We extend our congratulations to Mr. Faisal Salman Al Shaikh and all scholarship recipients of the Rayaat Programme and wish them continued success in their academic journeys.”

Her Highness added, “This scholarship represents an investment in national talent and the advancement of scientific research in areas of societal benefit such as Pharmaceutical Epidemiology and Health Care. It will contribute to enhancing the quality of healthcare services, promoting safe use of medicines, and strengthening evidence-based decision-making – all of which will benefit the wider community.”

Through its Rayaat scholarship, MKF continues to cultivate academic excellence and empower exceptional Bahraini talent to attain higher education in specialised fields. It demonstrates the Foundation’s dedication to expanding the educational opportunities available to Bahraini students, strengthening their future contributions to society and various areas of national development.

MKF was established in 2011 as a non-profit organization registered and licensed by the Ministry of Social Development in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Foundation strives to create a positive social impact in education and empower local talent to reach their full potential through learning opportunities that equip them with knowledge, skills, and practical experience, ultimately benefiting both the individual and the nation.