Education Palestine Project #20962

University Scholarships for Students in Palestine

by Middle East Children's Alliance

Project Report | Feb 12, 2019
Thank you from the students!

By Josie Shields-Stromsness | MECA Program Director

We wanted you to hear directly from some of the students so here are a few messages of thanks:

"I'm speechless. Thank you. I have registered for all the courses I need (to graduate). I will never forget your support. I will work hard until I could be able to help other students as you have helped me." -Arwa, studying English at Hebron University

"I am a resident cardiologist. I studied medicine in Gaza. By 2010 I was in the third year and financial barriers told me that was the end and I won't be able to beomce a doctor. MECA's scholarship was my hero. For three consecutive years you helped me and my dream came true with this help. I am now a doctor and helping people. I am now looking towards a higher degree in cardiology and always thanking who you aided my first steps in my way." - Mohammad, graduate from Al-Azhar University in Gaza

"Thank you for your support me during my studies. Now I graduated with a degree in Computer Systems Engineering with honors." - Karmel, graduate from Palestine Polytechnic University

These are just a few of the lives you have changed by supporting the scholarship project. All of MECA's staff join these students in thanking you for your support.

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Nov 14, 2018
Supporting Palestinian students with 100 scholarships this year

By Josie Shields-Stromsness | MECA Program Director

Aug 17, 2018
"Being a doctor was my childhood dream"

By Wafaa El Derawi | MECA Projects Assistant, Gaza

Omar is on his way to becoming a doctor!

Omar is one of many remarkable students that your donations to the scholarship project supportsd. He has overcome many challenges to continue his education and we look forward to seeing what he accomplishes in the future!

Omar is a medical student with a passion for learning. His family's house in Rafah, Gaza was demolished in the recent Israeli aggression on Gaza in 2014 and they had to rent a small house. He explains: "One of the things that negatively impacted my university studies is that I live in a crowded house. I do not have a private room, this causes a nice brawl between me and my brothers about turning on and off the room light especially that I need to study for a long time at night."

During his second year at the university, Omar was diagnosed with cancer. "It was the hardest situation when I knew that I had cancer. Really it was a shock to me and my family. I stopped my studies, which I love, and traveled for treatment because there is no cure for cancer in the Gaza Strip."

After one year of treatment in different hospitals, Omar recovered partially and returned to Gaza to study then applied for MECA scholarship and he was accepted.

"Being a doctor was my childhood dream. I decided to struggle to achieve my dream and fight the disease scientifically. I work hard in hopes of going far in my medical career and getting an opportunity to apply for medical researches in high quality hospitals. I am particularly interested in cardiovascular medicine and hope to do postgraduate studies in this field."

Omar continues, "MECA scholarship supported me at the right time when I was suffering from cancer. This grant lowered the psychological and financial burden on my family; especially that the fees of the medicine faculty is the highest, the transportation from Rafah to Gaza where I study is expensive and tiring, and the books need extra expenses. The importance of MECA scholarship is not just that, but this grant has also given me a hope in a bright future and informed me that there are people who feel me and try to help me. So I am very thankful and grateful for MECA supporters and MECA team in Gaza."

Thank you again for your support of this important project!

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