The Alrafeef Educational Foundation Scholarship provides opportunities for students interested in Global Health from Saudi Arabia to earn a competitive scholarship to complete their bachelor’s degrees at the University of Oregon. The scholarship is generously funded by Dr. Aisha Almana, leading Saudi feminist, University of Oregon alum, and founder of Mohammed Al-Mana College for Medical Sciences (MACHS). Together, our goal is to support Dr. Aisha’s vision to provide transformative experiences for students who will be inspired and empowered through their education to work in public health fields.
Scholarship Eligibility
The scholarship will pay for tuition and fees to the University of Oregon for students from Saudi Arabia who are interested in studying Global Health. To maintain the scholarship funding, students must remain in good academic standing with the University of Oregon.
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum TOEFL score of 88
- GPA: 3.0 (UO equivalent on a 4.0 scale)
- Demonstrated interest in Global Health
Application Instructions
To complete your application, please submit each of the following:
- Apply through UO Global Studies Institute for the AlRafeef Educational Foundation Scholarship
- This includes:
- A GSI scholarship application and UO international student application
- Demonstrate English proficiency
- Submit official transcripts
- Submit a personal statement (no more than 500 words). In this statement, please reflect on how you think this experience will follow in the footsteps of Dr. Aisha to further your education, empower women, and promote global health.
- This includes:
- Complete all of the steps to submit the University of Oregon International Application for Undergraduate Admission
- Submit online application and $75 application fee
- Demonstrate English proficiency
- Send official documents
Scholarship Deadlines
April 1 for Fall Enrollment
July 1 for Winter Enrollment
Questions? Please contact Elly Vandegrift at ellyvan@uoregon.edu for program or admissions questions.