General Info:
Arab Student Aid International ( ASAI ), was established since 1976. The idea was formed, and the program started, by a group of Arab and American academicians and businessmen who believed in the vision, mission and objectives of the human resources' development in the Arab States and the Palestinian Territories in particular. In August 2006 ASAI is celebrating its 30th Anniversary, Through out ASAI has achieved an outstanding record in in the field of human resources development enabling young Arab intellectuals to pursue undergraduate, graduate and post graduate university studies by providing interest free scholarship loans as well as grants. These loans and grants are are allocated according to set policies and procedures. Priority criteria include: the country of study, type of academic system, degree level, and field of specialization. ASAI requests from applicants to enroll in renowned and accredited universities in USA, Europe, then other countries. For approving financial aid, preference is given to those fields of specialization in: applied and pure sciences, humanities and social sciences that will impact progressive, economic, social and cultural development and transfer of technology from industrial countries to Arab States. For the past 5 years, ASAI supported "training the trainers program" aiming at enhancing NGOs capacity building in strategic financial and organizational management planning and effective utilization of available human and material resources. In doing so, ASAI has been instrumental in responding to prevailing local communities' development priority needs. We welcome you to ASAI Website. It provides highlights of which we are, our dreams, objectives, achievements, and how to apply for financial assistance and benefit from the services provided. We trust that your understanding and belief in this noble non-profit, educational and human resources development pursuits will invite you to join us and become an active supporter. You may wish to consult the section on How to be an active supporter .