Manama, Bahrain: Beyon has awarded a comprehensive four-year scholarship to Mohammed Al-Daqaq under its annual scholarship programme which provides one outstanding student from a government school in the Kingdom with the opportunity to pursue undergraduate studies at the American University of Bahrain (AUBH).
Candidates are selected based on academic achievement, merit, and other set criteria, reflecting Beyon’s commitment to advancing its corporate social responsibility and supporting higher education opportunities for Bahraini youth.
This initiative reflects the ongoing strategic partnership between Beyon and the American University of Bahrain (AUBH), with the fifth student now selected under the program which has been running for the past five consecutive years. The scholarship enables the recipient to pursue studies in a rigorous academic environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and critical thinking at the Kingdom’s first American-style university.
Mohammed Al-Daqaq from Nasser Centre for Science and Technology was awarded the scholarship after successfully completing a series of evaluations approved by both the American University of Bahrain and Beyon, which form an integral part of the selection process. The scholarship was officially presented at the Beyon campus in Hamala by Beyon CEO Andrew Kvaalseth, with the attendance of Beyon Chief Communications & Sustainability Officer Shaikh Bader bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Beyon Sustainability Specialist Lulwa Almerbati, AUBH Chief Operating Officer William D. Hurt and AUBH Dean of Students Dr. Amal Al-Awadhi.
Mr. William D. Hurt, COO of the American University of Bahrain stated: “We are proud to celebrate the fifth year of this scholarship program, born of our close collaboration with Beyon and reflecting our shared vision of investing in Bahrain’s talented youth. By offering high achieving students the opportunity to study at the American University of Bahrain, one of the Kingdom’s leading higher education institutions, we are preparing future leaders who will contribute to Bahrain’s sustainable development, and this partnership with Beyon enables outstanding students to realize their aspirations within a world-class academic environment.”
Dr. Amal Alawadhi also congratulated Mohammed, expressing confidence in his ability to make valuable contributions to the AUBH community.
Beyon CEO Andrew Kvalseth, expressed his pride in continuing the collaboration with the American University of Bahrain and commented: “This program has established itself as one of Beyon’s most substantive social responsibility initiatives, devoted to advancing education and fostering the intellectual and professional capacities of young Bahrainis.”
Beyon Chief Communications & Sustainability Officer Shaikh Bader bin Rashid Al Khalifa added, “It reflects Beyon’s sustained commitment to equipping the next generation with the knowledge, and critical skills necessary to assume leadership roles and contribute effectively across the diverse sectors that shape the Kingdom’s future development.”