The Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor Scholarship Program, launched by the American University in Cairo (AUC), is designed to provide educational opportunities to ten exceptional Egyptian students annually from outside Cairo. The program ensures that two students are admitted each year while two graduates leave, maintaining a continuous cohort of ten scholars. Founded and funded by Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, a prominent Emirati businessman and philanthropist, the scholarship aims to cultivate academic excellence and leadership among young Egyptians.
The program focuses on identifying talented and deserving students who may not have access to higher education due to geographic or financial limitations. Beneficiaries receive full scholarships covering tuition and academic resources, enabling them to pursue undergraduate studies in a supportive and stimulating environment. Beyond financial support, the program encourages students to engage in community-building, leadership development, and social responsibility initiatives.
The expected impact of the scholarship is multifold: nurturing a generation of well-educated and socially conscious Egyptian youth, enhancing regional development, and fostering cross-cultural understanding. The program also reflects Al Habtoor’s lifelong commitment to quality education, demonstrated through his founding of schools in the UAE and leadership programs in the United States. By combining financial aid with mentorship and exposure to global academic standards, the scholarship equips students to contribute positively to their communities and the broader Arab region.
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"Education is the path to confront darkness in the world. This program ensures that talented and deserving Egyptian students from different governorates receive the best education to build their communities, country, and our Arab region."
— Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor