Arab Student Aid International
A nonprofit educational foundation established in 1976 and based in Dublin, Ohio. Its mission is to empower Arab students by providing financial assistance for higher education, thereby fostering academic excellence and contributing to the socio-economic development of Arab nations.
ASAI is dedicated to:
Providing Financial Support
Promoting Equal Opportunity
Combating Brain Drain
Fostering Leadership and Innovation
Nursing
Bethlehem University - Palestine
The scholarship from ASAI helped ease the financial burden by covering my university tuition fees. ASAI makes a real difference in the lives of students, giving them the opportunity to continue their educational journey.
Financials
Programs
Gaza Education Assistance & Relief
initiative designed to provide essential financial aid and academic support to students from Gaza who are pursuing higher education. In response to the immense financial and educational challenges faced by students in the region, GEAR consolidates multiple financial assistance services into a single, accessible platform, ensuring that deserving students receive the support they need to succeed academically and professionally.
Learning Investment in Future Talents
LIFT Crowdfunding Platform, where education drives lasting change. We pledge that 100% of every dollar donated is sent directly to students’ educational institutions to cover tuition fees, with no deductions for administrative or processing costs.
Choose to support students by country, major, or field of study and help them break barriers, uplift their families, and contribute to their communities and nations. Every contribution is verified and impactful, ensuring your generosity changes lives.
Grants Program
The Student Grants Program provides financial assistance to needy and outstanding Palestinian students pursuing Bachelor’s (BA), Master’s (MA), or Doctoral (PhD) degrees.
This program aims to support students facing financial hardships while empowering them to excel academically.
Volunteering + Events
Media Collaboration Initiative
Arab Student Aid International (ASAI) is partnering with university media departments to create powerful student-led content that highlights the realities of higher education in Palestine. Through video production, storytelling, and digital campaigns, the initiative raises awareness, empowers students with practical experience, and promotes the resilience of Palestinian institutions. Select participants may also gain employment opportunities on ASAI projects.
Education Fellowship
The Arab Student Aid International (ASAI) Education Fellowship Program is more than just an academic initiative—it is a transformative movement aimed at bridging educational disparities and fostering a culture of shared knowledge. By engaging scholars and skilled professionals from around the world, this program will provide students in Palestine and the broader Arab world with invaluable access to global expertise, innovative methodologies, and cross-cultural academic experiences.
Through this volunteer-based fellowship program, ASAI is committed to enhancing higher education, research collaboration, and sustainable development by creating meaningful partnerships between international educators and Arab institutions. This program not only equips students with essential academic and practical skills but also strengthens the global network of educators dedicated to making a difference.