Stories and Opportunities

My Journey from a Scholarship in Beirut to a Mission on Mars

Through policy advocacy space initiatives, Maya Nasr works to build a more sustainable and globally representative space sector.

How I Transformed Cultural Curiosity into Global Impact

Yasmine El-Baggari reflects on how her exchange experience with Amideast in Kansas inspired Voyaj, an award-winning tech platform creating powerful cross-cultural connections.

The Day I Found My Voice in English

Walking into her first ALC English class in Maan, Jordan changed everything for Anoud Sharari, helping her break through fear and reconnect with herself.

Why I Think Community Is the Most Important Code We Write

As a Google Developer Student Club leader and MSSF scholar, Ahmed Lotfi is helping others learn, grow and believe in themselves through tech and community.

How Film and Physics Took Me from Egypt to the Stars

From filming on the streets of Cairo to studying the stars in Pennsylvania, Omar Khattab is carving a path that fuses revolutionary cinema with scientific discovery.

The First Step That Changed Everything

Alaa Albahrani discovers an unexpected passion that takes her from watching games on the sidelines to becoming one of Saudi Arabia’s top female athletes.

Congratulating Our 2023 Hope Fund Graduates

Congratulating 16 Hope Fund scholars on the completion of their undergraduate programs.

Fulbright Grants Program Enables Alumni to Give Back

Fulbright Alumni Community Action Grants (ACAG) enable Fulbright alumni from Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Egypt to make a difference in their communities.