Applications are now OPEN!

The Hope Fund is dedicated to fulfilling the dreams of deserving Palestinian youth—many from refugee backgrounds—for a higher education that will realize their academic and leadership potential.

Hope Fund

The Hope Fund is dedicated to fulfilling the dreams of deserving Palestinian youth—many from refugee backgrounds—for a higher education that will realize their academic and leadership potential.
A graduate of the Hope Fund program

ABOUT THE HOPE FUND

The Hope Fund is dedicated to fulfilling the dreams of deserving Palestinian youth—many from refugee backgrounds—for a higher education that will realize their academic and leadership potential.

Through this initiative, Amideast is able to identify students of exceptional accomplishment and promise who wish to pursue their undergraduate studies at an American college or university but cannot afford to do so.

The Hope Fund program provides support for expenses like application fees, testing fees, and essay writing.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Palestinian refugee residing in Lebanon
  • Currently in 10th or 11th grade with a minimum score of 16/20 in each of the last three years
  • Cannot afford to study in the U.S. without a scholarship
  • Active in research and in extracurricular activities such as sports, community projects, arts ...
  • Committed to pursuing a Bachelor's degree in the U.S.
  • Committed to the demanding application process & requirements of the program

U.S. citizens and green card holders are not eligible to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

  • Submit the online Hope Fund application form HERE.
  • Prepare and scan the following documents ahead for upload:
    • School transcripts for the past three years
    • Copy of the official Brevet exam
    • Copy of your ID
    • Copies of certificates of awards for honors, community service (if available)
    • SAT & TOEFL scores (if available)
DEADLINE TO APPLY: December 9, 2024

Questions? Send us an email at lebanon@amideast.org or call us at 961-1-989901 ext. 165.