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Promoting Co-existence through Academic Advancement
The Wisam Khamees Scholarship Fund for Arabs and Jews is dedicated to supporting Israelis – both Arabs and Jews alike – in their pursuit of higher education.The Fund is the only Israeli organization to award scholarships for higher education to both Arabs and Jews symbolizing the Fund's commitment to promoting academic advancement as well as equality and co-existence in Israel.
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"The ceremony touched my heart, and strengthened my belief that the path to peace and unity always begins in education"
– Student
"Because of this assistance, people like me without economic means have the opportunity to get ahead in life and obtain higher education."
– Student at Bezalel Academy
"An educational fund like this for all sectors of the population, is a ray of light for citizens of the state of Israel"
– Meir Sheetrit, former Minister of Housing and Construction
"We greatly appreciate your generous contribution towards advancing education and encouraging students to continue their studies"
– students from Ghajar
"Because of you students and faculty, Arabs and Jews, will embark on a joint journey to extermination camps in Poland."
– Dorit Partobi Dean of Students, Zefat Academic College
"We congratulate all of the Fund members for their blessed work for society"
– Nissim Zvili and Huguette Elhadad
Former Ambassador to France
"I am very proud that the Fund awards education scholarships to both Arabs and Jews. All opportunities in Israel should be as equitable."
- Lafi Khamees, Fund Chairman
