Scholarships
We identify aspiring leaders at an important inflection point in their development and reward their commitment to make a difference.
FEDAA Scholarship
Dr. Abdul Kayeum (1919-2012)
What FEDAA Means
“FEDAA” in Farsi means “sacrifice”—beckoning us to a worthy cause.
In Memoriam
This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Abdul Kayeum who devoted his life and sacrificed much to serve the people of Afghanistan.
Over the span of a 30-year career, he served as Rais-i-Darulmualemeen (Director of Teacher’s College), Governor of Helmand province, Minister of Communications, Minister of Interior, Minister of Education, and 2nd Deputy Prime Minister.
Dr. Kayeum was an unrelenting advocate for education, Afghan unity, and independence. The measure of his life can be found in his courage and vision, in his character and optimism, in his passion to pursue positive transformation, and in undying devotion to and love for his beloved Afghanistan. Rarely have such full measures of patriotism and generosity of spirit been embodied in one individual.
Awards
Each year, FEDAA Scholarships are awarded to exceptional applicants to pursue a university degree in Afghanistan. The selection criteria are:
outstanding intellectual ability
reasons for choice of study
a commitment to improving the lives of Afghans
leadership potential
As either a financial supporter of the FEDAA Scholarship or as a Scholarship recipient, you are contributing to achieving the promise and potential of the Afghan people.