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Promoting Middle Eastern Understanding: Study Abroad Scholarship Initiative

Join us in breaking stereotypes through a study abroad scholarship fund for non-native Arab speakers. Engage with Model Arab League team, fundraising events, and cultural initiatives. Dr. Funkhouser guides us in fostering cultural understanding. Requirements include GPA of 3.0 or higher and financial aid. Help us expand perspectives and embrace diversity.

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Promoting Middle Eastern Understanding: Study Abroad Scholarship Initiative

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  1. Thomas Edmonds Victoria Link Model arab league study abroad scholarship

  2. Our inspiration: Texas A&M Qatar

  3. Roommates?

  4. Qatar Scholarship Engineering Department provides $14,000 The program is already strongly encouraged What other ways could we break stereotypes pertaining to the Middle and Near East?

  5. Dr. Funkhouser • Advised us concerning fundraising, setting up the scholarship fund, and differences between types of funds • “Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly.”

  6. Study Abroad Scholarship • Requirements: • GPA of at least 3.o • Non- Native Arab Speaker • Currently receiving financial aid • Studying abroad for one semester or summer session in the Middle or Near East We needed to tie the fund to a student group.

  7. Model Arab League Team • Featured in Reuters • Expressed interest in furthering understanding between American and Eastern culture • Conference takes places at Bush School next year, Spring 2010

  8. Fundraising Events • T-shirt Sales: • Commemorating Third Model Arab League Conference • 50+ attendees • Projected money contributed: $800 • Bake Sale: • Projected money contributed: $200 • Also serves to bond Texas A&M M.A.L. team

  9. Ramadan Tent • 250 attendees first year, projected 300 attendees in 2009 • Iftar, Maghrib prayer, henna, calligraphy, exploration of Islamic culture • Featured in Houston Chronicle

  10. Fundraising • Introduce a $5 charge for the Iftar meal • Food donated, other expenses paid by Department of Defense • Projected money contributed: $1,500

  11. Original Goals • Fund full semester of study abroad including • Transportation • Living Expenses • Tuition and Textbooks • Purpose: • Encourage understanding of Eastern cultures through study abroad • Increased use of Texas A&M Qatar opportunities due to increased knowledge in Aggie community

  12. Revised Goals • Provide two scholarships (1,500 and 1,000) for two study abroad experiences • OR • One scholarship of 2,500 for one experience • Purpose: • Encourage understanding of Eastern cultures through study abroad • Increased use of Texas A&M Qatar opportunities due to increased knowledge in Aggie community

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