Welfare Association (Taawon) Higher Education Scholarships

You have the ability to support them Donate Now ISNAD - helping university students in Gaza to resume their education A crisis in Gaza's education needs an urgent response. The education system in Gaza has been devastated by ongoing attacks, affecting the dreams and futures of over 88,000 students. Despite these challenges, the ISNAD program aims to provide 30,000 scholarships to support 15,000 students as well as university staff in Gaza, enabling them to resume their studies through distance learning. The program focuses on major universities such as Al-Azhar University, the Islamic University, and Al-Aqsa University, which collectively serve 72% of Gaza's university students. With a target of raising $16,000,000, ISNAD will cover tuition fees for two semesters, ensuring educational continuity and giving these students the opportunity to build a better future for themselves and for Gaza, thereby enhancing the resilience of Palestinian universities to survive and thrive. Make a direct impact. Support Gaza's education today. Sponsor one semester – $535 Sponsor one academic year – $1,070 Or choose your own amount – every contribution makes a difference. Donate Now Since the attacks began, educational facilities in Gaza have faced systematic destruction: 20 Universities and Institutions Damaged Including the complete destruction of 35 buildings and 57 partially damaged 129 University Staff and Professors Killed 5,100 Academics and Employees Unable to Receive Their Salaries Text Since the attacks began, educational facilities in Gaza have faced systematic destruction: 20 Universities and institutions damaged including the complete destruction of 51 buildings and 57 partially 129 University staff and professors killed 5,100 Academics and employees unable to receive their salaries Text Areas of intervention 30,000 Scholarships For two semesters to support both students and universities 15,000 Students Supported through distance learning initiatives University Resilience Enhancing the ability of Palestinian universities to sustain themselves Short Course on Palestine with Prof Rashid Khalidi The Short Course on Palestine (September-October 2025), taught by Professor Rashid Khalidi and co-hosted by the People’s Forum and the Institute for Palestine Studies , offers an abbreviated examination of the history of Palestine since 1917… Learn More ISNAD- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 1. Who does ISNAD support? ISNAD supports students enrolled in Gaza’s three public universities - Al Azhar, Al Aqsa, and the Islamic University- focusing on those in their final years of study . Priority is given to students in critical specialization that serve the emergency response and future reconstruction, such as health, engineering, education, and agriculture. It also supports students in digitally adaptable fields such as coding and digital marketing, helping them earn remotely and strengthen Gaza’s resilience. 2. How is ISNAD different from other scholarship programs? ISNAD is tailored for crisis conditions. It not only supports students but also sustains Gaza’s public universities, operating through nationally endorsed mechanisms and targeting large-scale, urgent needs. It consolidates scattered emergency initiatives, scaling them into a structured, coordinated, and sustainable platform- aiming to become Palestine’s central scholarship mechanism. 3. Where does the donation go? All funds are transferred directly to universities through formal financial mechanisms approved by the Palestinian Monetary Authority , ensuring full transparency and accountability. 4. Is ISNAD endorsed by national authorities? Yes. ISNAD operates under the umbrella of the Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education and in partnership with Gaza’s major public universities. 5. Can individuals and institutions donate to ISNAD? Yes. Both individuals and institutions can contribute. Donations can be made via Taawon’s website here , or by contacting our fundraising t…