Amount
100000.0
Country
United States
Level
High School
Deadline
TBD
About This Scholarship
ABOUT THE FUND “Until we have equality in education, we won’t have an equal society.” — Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor Issam and Dr. Rima Abbas, who along with their three children, were tragically killed by a drunk driver in 2019, believed deeply in the power of higher education and its ability to help shape a brighter and more equitable future for all. They felt strongly that access to higher education ought to be a right, rather than a privilege. In keeping with these core beliefs, The Abbas Family Red Wagon Fund , housed at the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP), launched a new initiative in summer 2020, The Issam and Dr. Rima Abbas Endowed Scholarship for exceptionally driven and talented senior high school students at Fordson High School , who wish to make a difference in the world. This scholarship program aims to further the commitment that Issam and Dr. Rima — both Fordson alumns — had to higher education. Thanks to a generous gift from an anonymous donor that was matched by Dr. Rima’s sister, Rana Abbas Taylor and her husband Tom Taylor, an initial $100,000 has been secured. With your help, we hope to grow The Issam and Dr. Rima Abbas Endowed Scholarship to $200,000 so that we can positively impact even more students. Click here to read more about the Abbas family. We hope you will consider supporting this important initiative and upholding the Abbas legacy by making a donation in honor of Issam and Dr. Rima Abbas. Give Now Read more about our Issam and Dr. Rima Abbas Endowed Scholarship Recipients by clicking the links below. 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 Scholarship Details The Issam and Dr. Rima Abbas Endowed Scholarship is awarded to exceptionally driven and talented senior high school students at Fordson High School. The intent of this scholarship is to support motivated Fordson High School students who wish to make a difference in the world and who demonstrate a commitment to higher education. It is anticipated that each student will be awarded $1,000-$2,500. The fund will make all grant distributions directly to the student’s affiliated college or university once they are enrolled. All colleges and universities must be accredited. Download Instructions Apply here
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What is the The Issam and Dr. Rima Abbas Endowed Scholarship?
ABOUT THE FUND “Until we have equality in education, we won’t have an equal society.” — Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor Issam and Dr. Rima Abbas, who along with their three children, were tragically killed by a drunk driver in 2019, believed deeply in the power of higher education and its ability to help shape a brighter and more equitable future for all. They felt strongly that access to higher education ought to be a right, rather than a privilege. In keeping with these core beliefs, The Abbas Family Red Wagon Fund , housed at the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP), launched a new initiative in summer 2020, The Issam and Dr. Rima Abbas Endowed Scholarship for exceptionally driven and talented senior high school students at Fordson High School , who wish to make a difference in the world. This scholarship program aims to further the commitment that Issam and Dr. Rima — both Fordson alumns — had to higher education. Thanks to a generous gift from an anonymous donor that was matched by Dr. Rima’s sister, Rana Abbas Taylor and her husband Tom Taylor, an initial $100,000 has been secured. With your help, we hope to grow The Issam and Dr. Rima Abbas Endowed Scholarship to $200,000 so that we can positively impact even more students. Click here to read more about the Abbas family. We hope you will consider supporting this important initiative and upholding the Abbas legacy by making a donation in honor of Issam and Dr. Rima Abbas. Give Now Read more about our Issam and Dr. Rima Abbas Endowed Scholarship Recipients by clicking the links below. 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 Scholarship Details The Issam and Dr. Rima Abbas Endowed Scholarship is awarded to exceptionally driven and talented senior high school students at Fordson High School. The intent of this scholarship is to support motivated Fordson High School students who wish to make a difference in the world and who demonstrate a commitment to higher education. It is anticipated that each student will be awarded $1,000-$2,500. The fund will make all grant distributions directly to the student’s affiliated college or university once they are enrolled. All colleges and universities must be accredited. Download Instructions Apply here
Who can apply for the The Issam and Dr. Rima Abbas Endowed Scholarship?
Students pursuing High School degrees can apply. International students are eligible.
What is the application deadline?
Please check the official scholarship website for current application deadlines.
How much funding does this scholarship provide?
The The Issam and Dr. Rima Abbas Endowed Scholarship provides 100000.0 in funding.
What are the requirements?
Requirements vary. Please check the official scholarship website for detailed eligibility criteria.
How competitive is this scholarship?
The The Issam and Dr. Rima Abbas Endowed Scholarship has an acceptance rate of approximately 19.6%. This is a highly competitive scholarship.
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