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The Dr. Adawia Alousi Fund for Muslim Women in STEM, housed at the Center for Arab American Philanthropy, honors the legacy of Baghdad-born pioneering scientist and educator Dr. Adawia Alousi, whose groundbreaking contributions to pharmacology continue to save lives worldwide. Established in 2016 with a $500,000 endowment, the Fund has awarded 174 scholarships totaling $480,000…
The Arab American National Museum (AANM), the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) and the National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC), all national institutions of ACCESS, is directing $493,500 in general operating support to 30 arts and culture organizations reflecting the immigrant experience. This initiative is supported by The Wallace Foundation. The three…
This year, the Jack G. & Bernice Shaheen Endowed Media Scholarship continues its mission of uplifting Arab American voices in media. Through the scholarship, housed at the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) and in partnership with the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), seven exceptional students have been awarded support for 2025. The fund recognizes juniors,…
