I am a postgraduate student who is working alongside Palestine activist groups to create a scholarship for a refugee.

The he scholarship will named after Refaat Al-Areer, a prominent Palestinian professor and writer who tragically lost his life in an airstrike at the end of 2023. His poignant last poem, "If I Should Die," has resonated deeply with people around the world.

Overview : The Refaat Al-Areer Memorial Scholarship is a collaborative initiative, designed to provide vital educational opportunities to students displaced by the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank. This scholarship offers a fully funded online master's program at Brunel University, enabling students to pursue their academic ambitions despite the challenges they face.

Background: Since October 2023, the region has witnessed the displacement of hundreds of thousands of individuals, with all universities in Gaza rendered inoperable and higher education suspended across the region. In response to this crisis, we are asking the community to come together to create pathways for refugees to secure a meaningful academic future.

Together, we hope to empower students affected by crisis and contribute to a better future through education. Thank you for standing in solidarity with Palestine and for supporting this cause!