Academic Scholarships
RECA supports students and faculty to achieve their academic goals through locating scholarships, grants, and other funding sources.
Student Recipients
Abdalruhman Zaher Alshaikh
1st Year Nursing
I am so excited to be enrolled at Al-Quds University’s Nursing School. It has been my dream since I was a child growing up in Emirate to live and study at Al-Quds University’s Nursing School because nursing is a global humanitarian career that serves and helps patients wherever and whenever they are. Thank you, RECA, for your guidance, advocacy, support, and encouragement from the beginning and your continued assistance in my school career.
1st Year Nursing
I am so excited to be enrolled at Al-Quds University’s Nursing School. It has been my dream since I was a child growing up in Emirate to live and study at Al-Quds University’s Nursing School because nursing is a global humanitarian career that serves and helps patients wherever and whenever they are. Thank you, RECA, for your guidance, advocacy, support, and encouragement from the beginning and your continued assistance in my school career.
Ashraf Morshed
3rd Year Medical Student
"Really, it is a nice opportunity to thank the one who makes your dream a reality . RECA supported, advocated, and helped me during my journey in medical school. Without the help I receive from RECA, I could not succeed in reaching my goal to be a doctor. I look forward to paying the support forward through helping others. Thank you forever, RECA."
3rd Year Medical Student
"Really, it is a nice opportunity to thank the one who makes your dream a reality . RECA supported, advocated, and helped me during my journey in medical school. Without the help I receive from RECA, I could not succeed in reaching my goal to be a doctor. I look forward to paying the support forward through helping others. Thank you forever, RECA."
Raghad Khaled Dyab
2nd Year Medical School
"I would like to thank RECA from the bottom of my heart for their support and encouragement. I greatly appreciate RECA standing by my side since the start of my journey in studying medicine. Studying and practicing medicine was my father’s dream and my dream. My father, who suffered from kidney failure, highly supported me to choose medicine to help people. I was in pain while I saw my father and other patients who did dialysis. Again, thank you RECA for your support which will never be forgotten. You were a scaffold for me when my father died. Your help has been unrivaled and unlimited. If it were not t for your help, my family and I would have had a challenge to continue studying and paying my tuition costs. Thank you for helping me stay at the university and completing my father’s dream of seeing me as a doctor."
2nd Year Medical School
"I would like to thank RECA from the bottom of my heart for their support and encouragement. I greatly appreciate RECA standing by my side since the start of my journey in studying medicine. Studying and practicing medicine was my father’s dream and my dream. My father, who suffered from kidney failure, highly supported me to choose medicine to help people. I was in pain while I saw my father and other patients who did dialysis. Again, thank you RECA for your support which will never be forgotten. You were a scaffold for me when my father died. Your help has been unrivaled and unlimited. If it were not t for your help, my family and I would have had a challenge to continue studying and paying my tuition costs. Thank you for helping me stay at the university and completing my father’s dream of seeing me as a doctor."
Aya Jahed Farah
1st Year Medical School
"No matter how much I speak of or thank RECA , I feel that I am still not able to give RECA what it deserves. Without RECA, I would not be able to enrolled at Al-Quds University and would not be studying at Medical school where I dreamed to study since I was a child. RECA has mentored , supported, advocated, and sponsored my study . I finished my high school with one of the highest grade point averages in my region, but grew up in low-income family. My situation was a big motivator for me to obtain that highest score among many thousands students who finish high school in 2019. I am so grateful for my entire life for the support and help that RECA provided me and other students . From the bottom of my heart, I am very grateful to you. I am unable to thank you enough and this is a promise from me to be supportive and follow your mission. I will never forget your role in my education journey."
1st Year Medical School
"No matter how much I speak of or thank RECA , I feel that I am still not able to give RECA what it deserves. Without RECA, I would not be able to enrolled at Al-Quds University and would not be studying at Medical school where I dreamed to study since I was a child. RECA has mentored , supported, advocated, and sponsored my study . I finished my high school with one of the highest grade point averages in my region, but grew up in low-income family. My situation was a big motivator for me to obtain that highest score among many thousands students who finish high school in 2019. I am so grateful for my entire life for the support and help that RECA provided me and other students . From the bottom of my heart, I am very grateful to you. I am unable to thank you enough and this is a promise from me to be supportive and follow your mission. I will never forget your role in my education journey."
Suleiman Burhan Mohammad Sbeih
2nd Year Medical School
"It is a honor to be supported by RECA, The Research and Education Collaborative with Al-Quds University. Thank you for your encouragement and support. RECA has made my dream a reality! You helped me enroll into Al-Quds University and attend the university. I couldn't describe my feeling at the moment. It is hard to find words to express my gratitude. I can only say thanks a million to RECA! Thank you for always being supportive, guiding, and encouraging. I want you to know how much I truly appreciate everything. You are the best.
All my love,
Suleiman"
2nd Year Medical School
"It is a honor to be supported by RECA, The Research and Education Collaborative with Al-Quds University. Thank you for your encouragement and support. RECA has made my dream a reality! You helped me enroll into Al-Quds University and attend the university. I couldn't describe my feeling at the moment. It is hard to find words to express my gratitude. I can only say thanks a million to RECA! Thank you for always being supportive, guiding, and encouraging. I want you to know how much I truly appreciate everything. You are the best.
All my love,
Suleiman"
Mohammed Bassam Abubaker
6th Year Medical School
"Thanks to RECA's scholarship, I was able to complete Al-Quds University's registration. Furthermore, the scholarship supported me throughout the medical program. RECA is an important organization because of its effective role in providing encouragement to students who need assistance to complete their higher education. This encouragement comes in the forms of financial and psychological support. RECA helps create important pathways to share knowledge between American colleges, universities and other institutions of learning. Many thanks to RECA and its Board of Directors, members, and supporters. I hope that RECA has a great and successful future."
6th Year Medical School
"Thanks to RECA's scholarship, I was able to complete Al-Quds University's registration. Furthermore, the scholarship supported me throughout the medical program. RECA is an important organization because of its effective role in providing encouragement to students who need assistance to complete their higher education. This encouragement comes in the forms of financial and psychological support. RECA helps create important pathways to share knowledge between American colleges, universities and other institutions of learning. Many thanks to RECA and its Board of Directors, members, and supporters. I hope that RECA has a great and successful future."
Elias Jeryes
2nd Year Medical School
"I am writing to express my gratitude for your invaluable help. You provided me the ability to study at Al-Quds University. I greatly appreciate and acknowledge your efforts in helping students. Your marvelous efforts break the financial obstacles in front of the students. Your efforts effectively help students progress towards their educational dreams making them more tangible. From all my heart, I really want to thank RECA and all the honorable staff who keep working for the good and humanitarian purpose. A special thankful for the admirable CEO & President of RECA, Anan Fareed, and the entire RECA board for always standing beside me and offering me this wonderful help. Thank you for everything you do. I hope you always be well."
2nd Year Medical School
"I am writing to express my gratitude for your invaluable help. You provided me the ability to study at Al-Quds University. I greatly appreciate and acknowledge your efforts in helping students. Your marvelous efforts break the financial obstacles in front of the students. Your efforts effectively help students progress towards their educational dreams making them more tangible. From all my heart, I really want to thank RECA and all the honorable staff who keep working for the good and humanitarian purpose. A special thankful for the admirable CEO & President of RECA, Anan Fareed, and the entire RECA board for always standing beside me and offering me this wonderful help. Thank you for everything you do. I hope you always be well."
Shihab Badr
4th Year Development Studies
"My name is Shihab Badr. I am a 4th year student at Al-Quds University in the Department of Development Studies. I would like to extend my sincere thanks and gratitude to RECA, especially to the President and Board. Thank you for helping me pay my school tuition as I complete my final year at the university. Thank you for providing aid and relief to Al-Quds University students. I hope that RECA can continue to grow and provide support the students."
4th Year Development Studies
"My name is Shihab Badr. I am a 4th year student at Al-Quds University in the Department of Development Studies. I would like to extend my sincere thanks and gratitude to RECA, especially to the President and Board. Thank you for helping me pay my school tuition as I complete my final year at the university. Thank you for providing aid and relief to Al-Quds University students. I hope that RECA can continue to grow and provide support the students."
Dr. Haitham, MD
Al-Quds Medical School Graduate
"At the end of the journey, here I am, a Palestinian medical doctor, who has just graduated from Al-Quds University. It was never an easy voyage. You face many obstacles that you need to be strong to pass. At some point in your life, you will realize that you can not stand alone, and you need someone to stand with you and say: "Go on, You can do it!"
This one person for me was, Anan Fareed, President and Founder of RECA.
I still remember that moment: I had to pay my tutition, but I couldn't. I started to think about what can I do, how can I solve this problem? It was a very stressful time. However, I was very lucky to find out about RECA. You can not imagine my happiness when I received their reply: RECA would help support me in accomplishing my goals.
I am writing this letter to say THANK YOU RECA! You made my dream come true. Thanks to this amazing organization that supports Palestinian students, and teaches them not to lose hope, despite the tough political and financial situation.
I hope that one day we can change the situation in Palestine, and make education free and accessible for all the students.
RECA, you are the best ! Thanks a lot!"
Al-Quds Medical School Graduate
"At the end of the journey, here I am, a Palestinian medical doctor, who has just graduated from Al-Quds University. It was never an easy voyage. You face many obstacles that you need to be strong to pass. At some point in your life, you will realize that you can not stand alone, and you need someone to stand with you and say: "Go on, You can do it!"
This one person for me was, Anan Fareed, President and Founder of RECA.
I still remember that moment: I had to pay my tutition, but I couldn't. I started to think about what can I do, how can I solve this problem? It was a very stressful time. However, I was very lucky to find out about RECA. You can not imagine my happiness when I received their reply: RECA would help support me in accomplishing my goals.
I am writing this letter to say THANK YOU RECA! You made my dream come true. Thanks to this amazing organization that supports Palestinian students, and teaches them not to lose hope, despite the tough political and financial situation.
I hope that one day we can change the situation in Palestine, and make education free and accessible for all the students.
RECA, you are the best ! Thanks a lot!"
Ahmad Ibrahim Rashid Sbaih
5th Year, Dental Student
"I would like to extend my sincere thanks to RECA. I was so happy when I was presented their scholarship, which helped me to continue my studies. This scholarship helped remove part of the financial burden from my family! Especially, where we are a low-income family that has a huge range of expenses. I now feel comfortable psychologically and academically.
I hope that the RECA organization will continue to support me and support the students at Al-Quds University. With RECA's support, I hope to complete my bachelor's degree in Dentistry and become a Dentist as I have dreamed of since childhood.
Thank you very much RECA! :)"
5th Year, Dental Student
"I would like to extend my sincere thanks to RECA. I was so happy when I was presented their scholarship, which helped me to continue my studies. This scholarship helped remove part of the financial burden from my family! Especially, where we are a low-income family that has a huge range of expenses. I now feel comfortable psychologically and academically.
I hope that the RECA organization will continue to support me and support the students at Al-Quds University. With RECA's support, I hope to complete my bachelor's degree in Dentistry and become a Dentist as I have dreamed of since childhood.
Thank you very much RECA! :)"
Battol Wasef Rafeeq Ali
2nd Year, Dental Student
"I would like to express my thanks and gratitude to RECA for supporting my education. The scholarship I received from them helped me to pay for my tuition. "
2nd Year, Dental Student
"I would like to express my thanks and gratitude to RECA for supporting my education. The scholarship I received from them helped me to pay for my tuition. "
Abed Almohsen Abo Fanooni
PhD student at University of Massachusetts Boston,
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
"It wasn't easy to join a PhD nursing program. Without the help and support from RECA, my dream would have been achieved. Beginning this path in 2012, RECA connected me to a training program in the United States at Massachusetts General Hospital. My spark for nursing was rekindled through this training; however, I did not think this spark would become anything. I was unsure how to begin searching for a PhD program. I have a family to support. RECA, however, did not see these barriers. They only saw an opportunity, the spark in me. RECA supported me in my admission process to school, and not any school, but the University of Massachusetts Boston. Through RECA's collaborative work with UMass Boston, Dean Kulwicki offered me a scholarship to make going to school no longer a spark, but a reality. I am eternally grateful to RECA and UMass Boston. Thank you so much for everything you have done. "
PhD student at University of Massachusetts Boston,
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
"It wasn't easy to join a PhD nursing program. Without the help and support from RECA, my dream would have been achieved. Beginning this path in 2012, RECA connected me to a training program in the United States at Massachusetts General Hospital. My spark for nursing was rekindled through this training; however, I did not think this spark would become anything. I was unsure how to begin searching for a PhD program. I have a family to support. RECA, however, did not see these barriers. They only saw an opportunity, the spark in me. RECA supported me in my admission process to school, and not any school, but the University of Massachusetts Boston. Through RECA's collaborative work with UMass Boston, Dean Kulwicki offered me a scholarship to make going to school no longer a spark, but a reality. I am eternally grateful to RECA and UMass Boston. Thank you so much for everything you have done. "
Maysa’ Al Usta
PhD student at University of Massachusetts Boston,
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
"No words can describe what RECA has provided to me. It is all because of RECA that I find myself working towards my PhD degree at UMass Boston. RECA connected me with every resource that I needed to accomplish my dream of completing a PhD program. I cannot believe that I would have the means or even the opportunity to apply for a PhD Program. RECA is the reason that all of this is possible. You saw the real me. You saw the passion to continue my education and the passion to care for others that truly makes a nurse who she is. RECA is the reason that I have training in MGH, support through the application process, help gaining a scholarship, and so much more. I am so happy to have this dream come true. Thank you RECA for everything that you have done to support me."
PhD student at University of Massachusetts Boston,
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
"No words can describe what RECA has provided to me. It is all because of RECA that I find myself working towards my PhD degree at UMass Boston. RECA connected me with every resource that I needed to accomplish my dream of completing a PhD program. I cannot believe that I would have the means or even the opportunity to apply for a PhD Program. RECA is the reason that all of this is possible. You saw the real me. You saw the passion to continue my education and the passion to care for others that truly makes a nurse who she is. RECA is the reason that I have training in MGH, support through the application process, help gaining a scholarship, and so much more. I am so happy to have this dream come true. Thank you RECA for everything that you have done to support me."
Basel Zaid
Final Year, Medical Student
"I would like to thank RECA for the scholarship I received which helped me pay my tuition. I hope RECA is able to continue supporting students of Al-Quds University in their academic endeavors."
Azeezh Ammouri
6th year, Medical Student
"My dream is to be a gynecologist and help people through low cost and effective treatments- Al-Quds has opened that door for me and the continued financial support from RECA will make my dream a reality. Thank you Al-Quds University and RECA for your support and believing in my dreams."
6th year, Medical Student
"My dream is to be a gynecologist and help people through low cost and effective treatments- Al-Quds has opened that door for me and the continued financial support from RECA will make my dream a reality. Thank you Al-Quds University and RECA for your support and believing in my dreams."
Ibrahim Ali
Social work student
"I am very grateful for the help RECA has provided me to pay my tuition. I look forward to contributing to my community as a social worker, after I graduate from Al-Quds University."
Social work student
"I am very grateful for the help RECA has provided me to pay my tuition. I look forward to contributing to my community as a social worker, after I graduate from Al-Quds University."
Hani Sameer Juma Ibrahem
Admin & Economic Science
"The scholarship which I received from RECA helped me to study the subject I like and enroll into the University I love. Thank you RECA from the bottom of my heart for your support."
Admin & Economic Science
"The scholarship which I received from RECA helped me to study the subject I like and enroll into the University I love. Thank you RECA from the bottom of my heart for your support."
Azmi Jihad Abu Zerr
Department of Medical imaging
"The scholarship I received from RECA helped me to pass safely through the difficult and narrow socioeconomic tunnel. It 's great feeling to secure your education and focused on the future."
Department of Medical imaging
"The scholarship I received from RECA helped me to pass safely through the difficult and narrow socioeconomic tunnel. It 's great feeling to secure your education and focused on the future."
Feda Amer
Dental student
"I was so excited when I heard that I would receive a scholarship from RECA! Paying tuition was a real struggle for me as I am from a large family with a very limited income. While I struggled to secure my academic future, my family was struggling to secure their daily expenses. Thank you RECA for helping me to pay my tuition and resolving this dilemma. I hope this help continues so I can finish my studies at Al-Quds University
and become a dentist.”
Dental student
"I was so excited when I heard that I would receive a scholarship from RECA! Paying tuition was a real struggle for me as I am from a large family with a very limited income. While I struggled to secure my academic future, my family was struggling to secure their daily expenses. Thank you RECA for helping me to pay my tuition and resolving this dilemma. I hope this help continues so I can finish my studies at Al-Quds University
and become a dentist.”
Haythem Yaaqbeh
5th year Medical school
"I thought a lot of what I can write to thank RECA for your help. All I have is a true, warm, and honest THANK YOU. The stress my family and I were facing due to the heavy financial burden was unimaginable. I am so thankful for your financial support. I am relaxed, studying better, and truly happy to continue my education. I believe that education is the most valuable thing in our lives, and those who support it are the most honorable.
My father has told me so much of RECA’s support of education in Palestine. It is a once in a lifetime chance to know an organization like RECA. I hope one day I can help students pursue their educations."
5th year Medical school
"I thought a lot of what I can write to thank RECA for your help. All I have is a true, warm, and honest THANK YOU. The stress my family and I were facing due to the heavy financial burden was unimaginable. I am so thankful for your financial support. I am relaxed, studying better, and truly happy to continue my education. I believe that education is the most valuable thing in our lives, and those who support it are the most honorable.
My father has told me so much of RECA’s support of education in Palestine. It is a once in a lifetime chance to know an organization like RECA. I hope one day I can help students pursue their educations."
Zaineb Mali
Pharmacy student
"I was orphaned at a young age leaving my aunt to raise me. Indescribable joy filled my heart when I received the scholarship from RECA! It is like a dream for me to be able to secure the cost of my education. From the bottom of my heart I thank you RECA for your support. Once I graduate, I look forward to helping other students like me in the future.”
Pharmacy student
"I was orphaned at a young age leaving my aunt to raise me. Indescribable joy filled my heart when I received the scholarship from RECA! It is like a dream for me to be able to secure the cost of my education. From the bottom of my heart I thank you RECA for your support. Once I graduate, I look forward to helping other students like me in the future.”
Kamal Zein
Law School student, born blind
"Receiving this scholarship from RECA and studying law at Al-Quds has helped me overcome my disability and access my right to an education. Despite the obstacles that my school and I face, the invaluable support from RECA has helped ease the difficulties.”
Law School student, born blind
"Receiving this scholarship from RECA and studying law at Al-Quds has helped me overcome my disability and access my right to an education. Despite the obstacles that my school and I face, the invaluable support from RECA has helped ease the difficulties.”
