American University of Kuwait and LOYAC Establish Academic Award for Students
27th Apr 2019 | by the Department of PR & Marketing
The American University of Kuwait (AUK) and LOYAC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that covers 3 different programs that support opportunities for mutually beneficial educational collaboration for students.
The first program establishes a for-credit internship program whereby AUK students can intern at a program with LOYAC and receive academic credit. These internships will allow AUK students to earn academic credit and work experience under the supervision of their assigned faculty members and LOYAC. An integral part of the MOU is allocated for the second program, which is the Student Empowerment Program (SEP) which provides students with financial needs a university education. This program will support three SEP candidates—two supported by AUK and one supported by LOYAC and will cover university tuition and fees. The third program offers AUK students the opportunity to apply for Community Service Programs with LOYAC, as per the hours required by AUK on a case-by-case basis.
Ms. Fadia Al Marzooq, Managing Director and Vice Chairperson of LOYAC states, “We are proud to renew our agreement with AUK and we congratulate Dr. Rawda for her new tenure as university President. LOYAC is committed to empower the youth of Kuwait and we look forward to a successful partnership with AUK in providing further unique opportunities for the youth of our community.”
In turn, AUK President, Dr. Rawda Awwad explains how this partnership will further enhance students’ education at AUK, “We are delighted to be partnering with LOYAC on these programs; they will not only offer our students the opportunity to learn outside the classroom, but will also equip them with lifelong skills that will later foster a community of hardworking leaders.”
The MOU was signed by Dr. Rawda Awwad and Ms. Fadia Al Marzooq (LOYAC) and is set to be applied during the Fall 2019 academic year.
LOYAC is a nonprofit organization working towards the overall development of the youth. We design and develop many programs to facilitate the professional development and personal growth of the youth, ages 5 to 30. All our programs are either offered for free or are heavily subsidized by us. LOYAC is supported by organizations and businesses that believe in its mission. At LOYAC, we believe in engaging and fostering partnerships between the private sector, the civil society and the government.
(From left to right): Mona Zuaiter, LOYAC Programs & Corporate Relations Manager; Lara Dardarian, LOYAC Board Member; Amal Al-Binali, AUK Vice President for Admissions & Public Affairs; Fadia Al-Marzooq, LOYAC Managing Director & Vice Chairperson; Dr. Rawda Awwad, AUK President; Dr. Hanan Muzaffar, AUK Dean of Student Affairs; Dr. Ali Charara, Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences; Mona Al-Kalouti, LOYAC Board Member.