Professor Sheikha Abdulla al-Misnad speaks to QU scholars at the Fourth Annual Scholarship & Sponsorship students gathering ceremony yesterday.

 

 

A total of 20 Qatari graduates from Qatar University (QU) have been selected this academic year to pursue Master’s and PhD studies abroad.
The announcement was made at the Fourth Annual Scholarship & Sponsorship students gathering ceremony yesterday at Grand Hyatt Doha.
“We have been thrilled to watch students from the programme get admitted into some of the best universities in the world, graduate successfully, and proceed to achieve remarkable heights of career success serving QU as leaders or moving onward to serve Qatar in many other ways,” QU president Professor Sheikha Abdulla al-Misnad said.
QU lauded its current and returned scholars, including 13 Masters and six PhD scholars, who were awarded to recognise their commitment and academic achievements.  
The event was also an opportunity for the scholars to provide prospective scholarship holders with an insight into post-graduate education and the benefits and challenges of studying and living abroad.
Professor al-Misnad, members of QU leadership, deans and heads of departments were joined by ambassadors Dana Shell Smith (US), Nicholas Hopton (UK), Ewa Polano (Swedish), Yvette Burghgraef-van Eechoud (The Netherlands), and British Council director Martin Hope.
Some 62 students are on scholarship at top-tier universities around the world such as the Imperial College London, Karolinska Institute, Columbia University, University College London and Johns Hopkins University.
At the ceremony, Professor al-Misnad told students: “You are an asset to Qatar University and to your country.” “We are happy and privileged to welcome you on campus today and hope that these annual visits will further strengthen your connection with your alma mater.”
Dr Fatima Ammar al-Naemi, returned scholar and currently acting head of Biological and Environmental Sciences department in the College of Arts & Sciences, was recognised for her active participation in QU life, the workforce after graduation and for participating actively in the university life.
College of Law dean Dr Mohamed al-Khulaifi, also a returned scholar, shared his experiences during his time studying abroad.
“Being on scholarship programme is a very important and challenging stage in a student’s academic life,” he said. “Students must have a clear purpose, a strong vision and careful planning in order to achieve success and reach their goals.”
Master’s scholar Aisha al-Rashdi and PhD scholars Maha Abdulla H I al-Asmakh, Nayef al-Yafei and Noor al-Maadeed also shared advice and experiences on the advantages of studying in a high-level degree programme, living in a new culture, and building friendships with people from around the world.