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  • Coexistence in the Shadow of War
    During the stressful times the citizens of Israel are currently coping with, the argument surrounding the rights of Israeli Arabs to protest against Israeli policy and the military operation in Gaza have boiled over to become strident in tone [more]
  • I am very proud that the Fund awards education scholarships to both Arabs and Jews. All opportunities in Israel should be as equitable.
    Lafi Khamees, Fund Chairman
  • We congratulate all of the Fund members for their blessed work for society
    Nissim Zvili and Huguette Elhadad Former Ambassador to France
  • Because of this assistance, people like me without economic means have the opportunity to get ahead in life and obtain higher education.
    Student at Bezalel Academy
  • An educational fund like this for all sectors of the population, is a ray of light for citizens of the state of Israel
    Meir Sheetrit, former Minister of Housing and Construction
  • The ceremony touched my heart, and strengthened my belief that the path to peace and unity always begins in education
    Student

The Wisam Khamees Scholarship Fund for Arabs and Jews

Promoting Co-existence through Academic Advancement

The Wesam Khamees Scholarship Fund for Arabs and Jews is dedicated to supporting Israelis – both Arabs and Jews alike – in their pursuit of higher education.

The Fund is the only Israeli organization to award scholarships for higher education to both Arabs and Jews symbolizing the Fund's commitment to promoting academic advancement as well as equality and co-existence in Israel.

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