MORE than 400 students have benefited from an educational scholarship trust established in 2013 to honour the legacy of the late Amir HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, according to a top minister.
The Isa bin Salman Education Charitable Trust celebrated the latest batch of these scholarship students during an annual ceremony held at the Isa Cultural Centre in Manama yesterday.
The event was held under the patronage and in the presence of Prime Minister’s Court Minister and trust board of trustees chairman Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
Shaikh Isa at the ceremony
Shaikh Isa spoke of the importance of education and how it can define Bahrain’s future.
“Education forms the foundation of building and advancing societies,” he said.
“It is an investment where the impact grows each generation by enhancing creativity and innovation skills to empower national talents capable of shaping a brighter future.
“Upholding the values of knowledge and giving is a firmly rooted approach in shaping Bahrain’s future, sustaining its progress and shaping future generations.”
As part of the ceremony, Shaikh Isa wrote a special letter to the children of the future, expressing his vision regarding the education sector and the growing role of the trust over the next 25 years.
The letter was placed in a time capsule to be opened in 2050.
Officials at the event
He also toured the accompanying photo exhibition which included a timeline of Bahrain’s educational journey during the era of the late Amir HH Shaikh Isa.
Graduating students also received training prizes in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements.
Malak Habib received the first training prize, presented by Bapco Energies, while Salah Kazem received the second training prize by the National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) and Tamkeen.
Shoug Al Bastaki received the third training prize, also presented by NBB and Tamkeen.
Other notable attendees included the trust’s acting secretary general Mashael Al Qutami and Education Minister Dr Mohammed Mubarak Juma.
“Events like these are important to not just acknowledge, but also celebrate the efforts of these scholarship students,” said the Education Minister.
“This scholarship consolidates Bahrain’s position as a leader in the field of charitable education, led by His Majesty King Hamad, whose directives led to the establishments of the trust.
“Under the leadership of Shaikh Isa, the trust has served more than 400 students in Bahrain since its inception in 2013.
“In recent years, it has gradually benefited an increasing number of scholarship students and given them opportunities to go to university and complete either their Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Many have also gone abroad and brought pride to the kingdom.”
The trust provides scholarships for Bahraini students, especially those who cannot afford higher education, to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies at both local and international universities.
Scholarships are available for a wide range of study fields, with applicants needing to meet eligibility criteria, including academic performance, age limits and other requirements.
Yesterday’s ceremony included a presentation on the legacy of the late Amir HH Shaikh Isa in supporting education.
Among those honoured yesterday were Dana Al Romaihi, who is doing her Master’s in Forensic Accounting, and Ali Ahmed, who is doing a degree in Information Technology.
Ms Al Qutami congratulated the students and expressed her appreciation towards their hard work and dedication in their respective fields.
“This trust is an evidence of the wisdom and humanity of this kingdom’s leadership,” she said.
“These scholarships help shape the future, for both the students and for Bahrain.
“We reaffirm our steadfast commitment to providing fair educational opportunities that help empower students to pursue their higher studies at leading universities.
“The success of the students and graduates directly reflects our commitment to preparing capable individuals who can lead the future.”
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