History

History:

The Arabic Educational Foundation (AEF) was founded  in 1966 as a non-profit organization by local Blackstone Valley Arab American Educators and  Businessmen.  Their efforts throughout the years have been to provide financial assistance to high school and college students of Arab American descent. The volunteer board members are dedicated and hard working people with the sole purpose of fundraising for education.
Scholarship applicants must be full -time students officially accepted and enrolled in a program of study leading to an associates or bachelor´s degree from a regional accredited college or university.
Application selection is based on five points/areas:
  • Financial Need (EFC) contribution of the family
  • % of Arabic descent
  • Grade point – high school or college
  • Volunteer experience – type, length of time, and quality
  • Essay question – response to prompt and originality

Many of our former recipients are outstanding leaders in the community: physicians, medical researchers, educators, successful businessmen and woman, international company representatives, real estate brokers, accountants, politicians, as well as other productive citizens.

Since 1966 the board members have continuously worked to:

ACHIEVE THESE  GOALS
  • Dedicate time and energy to strengthen the leadership of the organization
  • Preserve and enhance the Arab American culture and heritage through education
  • Continue as a non-profit volunteer organization
  • Award 100% of all donations to scholarships
GROWTH OF THE ORGANIZATION
  • Over 500 financial and academic scholarships have been awarded since 1966
  • Over $250,000 has been awarded to recipients
  • Support the following fundraising activities and or events:
    • Annual Scholarship Ceremony honoring the recipients and families
    • Create an annual Program book  recognizing the recipients  and companies that support our goals
    • Charity Wine Tasting Fundraisers
    • “Meet and Greet” Event recognizing former AEF recipients
    • Alex and Ani “Charity by Design” fundraiser
    • Dinner dance/hafla
    • New York City Charity Trip
    • Development: AEF web-site
    • Development: Facebook account