Amount
44000.0
Country
United States
Level
Various
Deadline
TBD
About This Scholarship
The Arab American community is diverse, often misunderstood, underrepresented and understudied. With this in mind, the late Dr. Philip Kayal, formerly the chairman emeritus of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Seton Hall University, approached CAAP with his idea to support Arab American research. The Dr. Philip M. Kayal Fund for Arab American Research was established, fulfilling Dr. Kayal’s desire to support young Arab American scholars and social science research on the Arab American community. There is an enormous need for factual information on Arab Americans, and as an academic of Syrian ancestry, I wanted to help fill the void. I set up a research fund with the gracious help and support of CAAP, which made both the grant application and distribution process seamless. I never expected to be so pleased with the results. – Dr. Philip M. Kayal In its first year, the Fund provided grant awards to six scholars across the country, with research topics ranging from stereotyping of Arab American adolescents to Palestinian cinema, to Yemeni farm workers and more. 2015 Grant awardee Claudia Youakim at the University of Florida, who is researching Arab American identity constructs among college students, says “I am honored to be a grant recipient of the Dr. Philip M. Kayal Fund for Arab American Research! I am excited to share my research on Arab American ethnic identity with others at upcoming conferences, and the opportunity to collaborate with fellow scholars.” To date, the Kayal Fund has now awarded more than $44,000 to 36 Arab American researchers across the country. By supporting effective research through the Kayal Fund, you will strengthen programs serving the community, educate Americans about the contributions of the Arab American community to this country. Enable Arab Americans to have a stronger voice to shape their future within American society – give to the Kayal Fund! Support the Fund: Learn more about the fund Give to This Fund Apply to the Scholarship: This scholarship application will open in the Spring of 2027. Questions? Please contact us using the form linked here . Application Instructions
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Dr. Philip M. Kayal Fund for Arab American Research?
The Arab American community is diverse, often misunderstood, underrepresented and understudied. With this in mind, the late Dr. Philip Kayal, formerly the chairman emeritus of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Seton Hall University, approached CAAP with his idea to support Arab American research. The Dr. Philip M. Kayal Fund for Arab American Research was established, fulfilling Dr. Kayal’s desire to support young Arab American scholars and social science research on the Arab American community. There is an enormous need for factual information on Arab Americans, and as an academic of Syrian ancestry, I wanted to help fill the void. I set up a research fund with the gracious help and support of CAAP, which made both the grant application and distribution process seamless. I never expected to be so pleased with the results. – Dr. Philip M. Kayal In its first year, the Fund provided grant awards to six scholars across the country, with research topics ranging from stereotyping of Arab American adolescents to Palestinian cinema, to Yemeni farm workers and more. 2015 Grant awardee Claudia Youakim at the University of Florida, who is researching Arab American identity constructs among college students, says “I am honored to be a grant recipient of the Dr. Philip M. Kayal Fund for Arab American Research! I am excited to share my research on Arab American ethnic identity with others at upcoming conferences, and the opportunity to collaborate with fellow scholars.” To date, the Kayal Fund has now awarded more than $44,000 to 36 Arab American researchers across the country. By supporting effective research through the Kayal Fund, you will strengthen programs serving the community, educate Americans about the contributions of the Arab American community to this country. Enable Arab Americans to have a stronger voice to shape their future within American society – give to the Kayal Fund! Support the Fund: Learn more about the fund Give to This Fund Apply to the Scholarship: This scholarship application will open in the Spring of 2027. Questions? Please contact us using the form linked here . Application Instructions
Who can apply for the Dr. Philip M. Kayal Fund for Arab American Research?
Students pursuing higher education degrees can apply. This scholarship specifically supports Palestinian students.
What is the application deadline?
Please check the official scholarship website for current application deadlines.
How much funding does this scholarship provide?
The Dr. Philip M. Kayal Fund for Arab American Research provides 44000.0 in funding.
What are the requirements?
Requirements vary. Please check the official scholarship website for detailed eligibility criteria.
How competitive is this scholarship?
The Dr. Philip M. Kayal Fund for Arab American Research has an acceptance rate of approximately 26.6%. This scholarship has moderate competition.
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