Doha: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, has announced a new collaboration agreement with the American Chamber of Commerce Qatar. This strategic partnership aims to further strengthen the "Qatar Connection" platform, a key component of the Qatar Scholarship Programme. The collaboration is designed to provide Qatar Scholarship recipients with opportunities to complement their academic experience through professional and knowledge exchange engagements in Qatar.
According to Qatar News Agency, the Qatar Scholarship Programme is one of the flagship higher education and empowerment initiatives of the EAA Foundation, built on three core pillars: access to quality education, civic engagement, and the Qatar Connection component. The partnership will open pathways for students to engage in academic, professional, and cultural exchange opportunities with leading international corporations and Qatari institutions from both the public and private sectors, including the Qatar Fund for Development, a strategic partner of the Foundation.
The "Qatar Connection" component is crafted to ensure that recipients of the Qatar Scholarship Programme remain actively connected to the State of Qatar. This is facilitated through student exchange programmes, internships, and an array of cultural and community-based activities implemented in collaboration with partners in Qatar.
Through its network of member companies, the American Chamber of Commerce Qatar will provide Qatar Scholarship students with information on available training programmes, professional development opportunities, and job openings. The collaboration also includes the organization of joint events, such as career fairs and professional meet-and-greets, which aim to connect students directly with business leaders operating in Qatar.
Commenting on the partnership, Talal Alhathal, Director of the Al Fakhoora Programme at EAA Foundation, stated that connecting students to real-world professional environments within Qatar significantly enriches their learning journey and prepares them to become impactful leaders in their communities. He expressed satisfaction with the partnership, which supports the vision of Qatar Connection as a bridge between education and the labor market for scholarship recipients.
Jay Turk, Chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce Qatar, added that this collaboration complements their shared commitment to talent development by providing scholarship recipients with opportunities to access training or programs through AmCham members. By joining forces, they aim to create a tangible, lasting impact both locally and internationally.