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The American University of Kuwait grants scholarships to young scientists
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Higher education of Kuwait Science Fair first prize winner, fully covered
Kuwait, September 7, 2010: The Kuwait Science Fair, the largest science competition in Kuwait, today announced that the American University of KuwaitAmerican University of Kuwait
(AUKAUK) will grant the first place winner(s) with the best science project in the competition, a scholarship in their desired field of study.
AUKAUK
joins the founders of the competition, ExxonMobil Exploration & Production Kuwait Limited and Kuwait Energy in its effort to empower young students in public and private schools across Kuwait to explore and innovate in the fields of math and science. The competition, endorsed by the Minister of Oil, Information and Chairman of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, H.E. Sheikh Ahmed Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah, will launch its third consecutive year in October 2010 compelling students to pursue future careers in related professions.
AUKAUK
President, Dr. Winfred Thompson said: “We are very pleased to have joined the Kuwait Science Fair competition this year. This competition is one of the only – if not the only – competition that engages all students across the country in an educational experience outside school parameters. We are delighted to take part in the Kuwait Science Fair to support Kuwait’s young minds in their pursuit towards scientific innovation. We look forward to welcoming young winners inside our classrooms.” The Kuwait Science Fair Managing Director, Ms. Aseel Al-Turkait said: “The American University of KuwaitAmerican University of Kuwait is one of the most renowned universities in Kuwait, set apart by its science programs such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Information Systems. For that, we extend our deepest gratitude to AUKAUK for providing the first place winner of the Kuwait Science Fair with a full scholarship and an opportunity to continue their education in a reputed university.”
The Kuwait Science Fair competition extends over five months and will be divided into two cycles. The first cycle comprises two months consisting of daily visits by the KSF team to public and private schools in Kuwait and a permanent KSF booth at the Marina Mall to encourage students to take part in the competition and help them present their applications.
In its second cycle, the “Best 100” projects will continue in the competition and will start developing their ideas into experimental projects, which will be showcased to a set of judges and experts.
AUKAUK is an independent, private, equal opportunity, and co-educational liberal arts institution of higher education. The educational, cultural and administrative structure, methods and standards of AUKAUK are based on the American model of higher learning. AUKAUK and its Ivy League partner Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire (USA) have worked closley together since 2003, when the two institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding.
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