Model arab league study abroad scholarship
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MODEL ARAB LEAGUE STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP Thomas Edmonds Victoria Link
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Thomas Edmonds Victoria Link. Model arab league study abroad scholarship. Our inspiration: Texas A&M Qatar. Roommates?. Qatar Scholarship. Engineering Department provides $14,000 The program is already strongly encouraged - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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MODEL ARAB LEAGUE STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP
Thomas EdmondsVictoria Link
Our inspiration: Texas A&M Qatar
Roommates?
Qatar Scholarship
Engineering Department provides $14,000
The program is already strongly encouraged
What other ways could we break stereotypes pertaining to the Middle and Near East?
Dr. Funkhouser
Advised us concerning fundraising, setting up the scholarship fund, and differences between types of funds
“Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly.”
Study Abroad Scholarship
Requirements: GPA of at least 3.o Non- Native Arab Speaker Currently receiving financial aid Studying abroad for one semester or
summer session in the Middle or Near East
We needed to tie the fund to a student group.
Model Arab League Team
Featured in Reuters
Expressed interest in furthering understanding between American and Eastern culture
Conference takes places at Bush School next year, Spring 2010
Fundraising Events
T-shirt Sales: Commemorating
Third Model Arab League Conference
50+ attendees Projected money
contributed: $800
Bake Sale: Projected money
contributed: $200 Also serves to bond
Texas A&M M.A.L. team
Ramadan Tent
250 attendees first year, projected 300 attendees in 2009
Iftar, Maghrib prayer, henna, calligraphy, exploration of Islamic culture
Featured in Houston Chronicle
Fundraising
Introduce a $5 charge for the Iftar meal
Food donated, other expenses paid by Department of Defense
Projected money contributed: $1,500
Original Goals
Fund full semester of study abroad including Transportation Living Expenses Tuition and
Textbooks
Purpose: Encourage
understanding of Eastern cultures through study abroad
Increased use of Texas A&M Qatar opportunities due to increased knowledge in Aggie community
Revised Goals
Provide two scholarships (1,500 and 1,000) for two study abroad experiences
OR One scholarship of
2,500 for one experience
Purpose: Encourage
understanding of Eastern cultures through study abroad
Increased use of Texas A&M Qatar opportunities due to increased knowledge in Aggie community
