LSE participates in Palestinian Scholarship Scheme

by Shibani Mahtani on 9 Mar 2010 in News

LSE is one of the UK’s ten ‘partner’ universities in the new Higher Education Scholarships for Palestine (HESPAL) scheme, launched by the Government and the British Council last Tuesday.

The scholarship programme will see up to 10 academics each year from Palestinian Universities sponsored to complete a year’s postgraduate study from one of the partner UK universities. LSE will be offering one scholarship for the next four years in either finance, business, law or international development.

Other universities joining the LSE in taking part in the scheme are: City, Essex, Exeter, Kings’ College London, Manchester, Newcastle, Oxford Brookes, School of Oriental and African Studies, and Sussex. Applicants for scholarships will be sought from all 10 Universities in Palestine, based on a rigorous selection process.

HESPAL is an initiative created by the British Council in partnership with the Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS), with support from Consolidated Contractors Ltd, The Pears Foundation, The Arab Palestinian Investment Company and Sir Trevor Chinn. The Foreign and Commenwealth Office has also pledged to contribute £5000 in the first year of the scheme.

Welcoming the scheme Minister of State for Higher Education, David Lammy said: “In countries all over the world, the link between a burgeoning HE sector and a thriving economy is clear. Through training the next generation of academic leaders, HESPAL will make a real difference to local communities in Palestine, benefit the academic community and the wider society and re-energise the economy.”

Sandra Hamrouni, Director, British Council Palestine commented: “HESPAL will have a direct role in developing the quality of higher education in Palestine, building mutual links between the people of the UK and Palestine and developing further opportunities for cross-cultural engagement.”

Antoine Mattar, Chair of the Palestine Britain Business Council, and a key fundraiser for the scheme, said: “The Palestine Britain Business Council views this initiative as a milestone in the development of higher education in Palestine, which will enhance the skills, expertise and knowledge needed for all disciplines in the socio-economic environment of the communities”.

Commending the scheme, Chair of the LSESU Palestine Society said: “This initiative is a brilliant start to ensuring the Right To Education for Palestinian students, and I applaud it as it will undoubtedly change the lives of students whose lives under occupation make it otherwise impossible for them to pursue academic study.”

She added: “However, much more needs to be done, not just in terms of scolarships and funding but also in terms of sharing online university resources in order to help students who are trapped in Gaza by the Israeli seige.”


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  • Ladan

    Fantastic news!

  • Arafat A. El-AF

    Dear Sir/Madam
    LSE, UK
    Thank you for your kind work and cooperation
    There is a new program and cooperation between the Palestinian Universities and some selected British Universities …
    Through what is called HESPAL Program which is supervised by the British Council Gaza & West Bank…
    Please I need an acceptance with the MBA, MPA Degree in order to submit it with all my Certificates at the Islamic University-Gaza before the Dead line which is 10/4/2010
    I thank you for your kind cooperation … and wish you all the best
    PS: attached my CV
    Arafat El-AF
    Lecturer, Faculty of Commerce
    Islamic University of Gaza

    Education (see Detailed CV & attachment)

    • ACPA – Arab Certified Public Accountant, Tala Abu Gazala International & UNCTAD, 2009.
    • ICDL – International Computer Driving Licence, UNESCO, 2008.
    • CFM – Professional Diploma in “Credited Financial Mediator”, 2006, with the Palestinian Capital Market, the West Bank & Gaza.
    • AEP – Professional Diploma in “Association Executive Program-AEP”, 2002/2003, with the International School of Association Management – ISAM, the USA.
    • MBA – Master of Business Administration, finance and investment, 1997/2000, GPA: 3.93. Top of class, Arab Academy for science & Technology (AAST), Egypt.
    • PGD – Post Graduate Diploma in Arab Research & Studies, Economics, 1993/1995, Grade: Excellent – Top of class. Arab League (Institute of Arab Research & Studies), Egypt.
    • BA – Bachelor of Commerce, Business Administration, 1989/1993, Grade: Very Good – Top of class. Ain Shams University, Egypt.

    Employment Record (see Detailed CV & attachment)

    • 2000 – Present, Lecturer at Business Administration Department, Faculty of Commerce, the Islamic University – Gaza (IUG).
    • 2009, ACPA Program Coordinator & Trainer, TAGI & IUG joint program for Professional Arab Accountants.
    • 2007 – Present, Academic Coordinator for the ANERA two year Business Administration program. This academic program is directed to the senior students of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology students.
    • 2009 – part-time trainer for TEMPUS Program, European Community, Ramallah
    • 2007 – Present, part-time lecturer at the Community College for Applied Sciences-CCAST
    • 2007 – Present, Lecturer at the Professional Diploma Program, CSCED – IUG
    • 2007 – Present, Administrative Consultant at the ICT Business Incubator, IUGI
    • 2004 – Economical Consultant for the Representative Office of the State of Qatar, Gaza.
    • 2003 – 2004, Director of the Business Research Unit – BRU, IUG
    • 2001 – 2006, Part-time consultant for the Community Service & Continuing Education Deanship (CSCED), the Islamic University – Gaza (IUG).
    • 2002 – 2006, Part-time consultant for the Unit of Commercial Studies, IUG.
    • 2001 – 2004, Part-time consultant for the Board of Directors of the Palestinian Businessmen Association (PBA) Gaza.
    • 1993 – 2000, Free Lancer Consultant, Egypt. Performed many Financial Analysis & General Management Researches for Egyptian & International companies
    • 1989 – July 2000 “Greek-Egyptian Co. – SAFINAZ Egypt”.
    A Greek-Egyptian Co. produces high quality Wedding gowns, Swaraits Dresses and Accessories. 1996, started to expand its investments in Egyptian capital market.
    • Assistant Financial Manager, 1/1999 – July 2000.
    • Branch Manager, Heliopolis branch, 1993 – 12/1998

    • Chief Sales, down town branch. February 1991 – May 1993

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