Meet the 2026 Scholarship Recipients

Meet Mustapha

University of Thi-Qar, College of Pharmacy

Mustapha is passionate about scientific research and computational technologies in medicine and pharmacy, including molecular docking. He hopes to empower Iraq by offering free courses that help Iraqi medical students develop their research skills and publish in international journals. Mustapha will use this scholarship to develop his scientific skills and advance his academic journey.

Meet Baneen

University of Karbala, Humanities

Baneen hopes to instill hope in those suffering from chronic illness through courage and patience. As someone who struggled with her health, Baneen has gotten through adversity with creative expression. Empower Iraq’s scholarship will help Baneen discover her true calling and afford pursing a Bachelor’s degree.