Bader Scholarship Program

2008 Scholarship Program

In 2008, Bader awarded its first Bader Entrepreneurship Scholarship for a value of $36,000. The Scholarship was awarded to Reem Abi Ali to pursue a Bachelor Program at the Olayan School of Business, AUB

2009 Scholarship Program

Announcing the Bader – Chalhoub Scholarship for Polimoda Florence – Deadline October 15

AUB Scholarships
The Bader Entrepreneurship Scholarship
The Bader – BBAC Scholarship
The Bader – Patchi Scholarship
The Bader – MENA Capital Scholarship

ALBA Scholarships
The Bader Creative Scholarship (Bachelor)
The Bader Creative Scholarship (Master)

AUB Scholarships (Olayan School of Business, Bachelor Program)

The following Scholarships (listed in alphabetical order) were awarded to student who will pursue a Bachelor Program at the Olayan School of Business, AUB.

The Bader Entrepreneurship Scholarship with a value of $38,000 was awarded to Hadi Inja

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The Bader – BBAC Scholarship with a value of $20,000 was awarded to Salim El Hachem

BBAC s.a.l., The Bank of Beirut and the Arab Countries, was established in 1956 and has been playing a leading role in the service of the economy and the community since its beginning. Headquartered in Clemenceau, BBAC offers a wide range of banking products and financial services to corporate, commercial and retail customers. Currently, within the framework of its strategy and expansion in the foreign markets, BBAC is stepping forward to open branches and representative offices in the Gulf Countries and Africa, the latest is a branch in Erbil, Iraq and a representative office in Abu Dhabi. Also, the bank continues the expansion plan in Lebanon, which now covers most of the provinces and districts of the country.

Among the most prominent components of the bank's strategy is the hard work to develop the cadres of the bank and its staff and to pursue the refinement of the skills as well to enhance its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by efforts to develop the surrounding community.

BBAC's strong commitment to continuing education and professional development of its employees manifests itself in the $100,000 annual scholarships it grants to its employees for pursuing their education.  

For three years, BBAC had been a local program sponsor for The Global Classrooms/LAU Model UN; a program initiated by the United Nations and designed to engage young people in debate about current issues affecting the world. High school students from across Lebanon participate in a year-long program where they are taught Model UN skills such as research, writing, public speaking and debate. At the end, a delegation of Lebanese students gets the chance to travel to New York to participate in the UNAUSAMUN Conference at UN Headquarters. 

Moreover, BBAC regularly sponsors a unique six week competition, "Virtual Stock Exchange Competition", organized by the American University of Beirut (AUB). This competition is considered an important supplement to the student’s academic program. Participants create portfolio strategies and trade live stock quotes. BBAC offers financial awards to the winners who have managed to achieve the highest rate of returns on their portfolio.

Sponsoring such great educational projects proves the deep conviction BBAC has in playing an active role within the community by encouraging cultural activities, and its strong believe in the high skills and competences of Lebanese youth, and their importance for the future of Lebanon.
BBAC also offers BBAC educational loan and BBAC school loan to help students pursue their education purposes. Furthermore, the bank offers BBAC youth account which is designed to help youngsters develop good money management habits, by learning to manage their personal finances, in addition to a youth website set to assist young adults gain knowledge and complete understanding of banking products and services along with a comprehensive and up-to-date source of news and feature stories.  
With such initiatives, BBAC confirms the genuineness of the Bank’s slogan: “Care woks better than words”.

www.bbac.com.lb

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The Bader – Patchi Scholarship with a value of $20,000 was awarded to Walid El Adas

Since its inception in 1974, Patchi has adopted a philosophy of uncompromised quality. Thanks to its founder’s pioneering spirit, Patchi’s name has become synonymous with the forever-changing elegance of the world of luxury chocolates and favours for special occasions. Patchi is now renowned the world over for its exquisite luxury chocolate and its unique gifting concept.

The unique packaging and handcrafted accessories that distinguish Patchi chocolate have given the company an identity of its own, along with a special place among the great chocolate manufacturers of the world. In addition to chocolate, Patchi carries a selection of silver, porcelain and crystal gift items by top of the line international brands.

www.patchi.com

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The Bader – MENA Capital Scholarship with a value of $20,000 was awarded to Timmy Malkoun

Mr. Nabil Sawabini founded in 1999, the Entrepreneurial development Foundation (EDF) which started operations in 2000.
EDF is a not-for-profit organization that promotes entrepreneurship among the unprivileged in Lebanon’s rural and needy areas.
EDF’s objective is to improve the country’s overall socio-economic well-being by providing its beneficiaries with:

• An Entrepreneurial Training Program (ETP), to develop and instill prudent and practical business skills.
• A loan program, to provide those ETP graduates  who submit viable business plans with financing to launch their projects.
• Technical support and mentorship and micro finance for the expansion of small businesses.

EDF is an equal opportunity service provider that does not discriminate based on gender, religion or political affiliation.
Over 1200 candidates have so far been trained with over 400 businesses started and financed.
For further information, do not hesitate to contact me.

www.menacapital.com.lb

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ALBA Scholarships

The following Scholarships (listed in alphabetical order) were awarded to student who will pursue studies at ALBA.

Founded in Beirut in 2000.  A strategic Communications and Management Consultancy specialized in Corporate, Governmental and Media covering various communications disciplines.

The Bader Creative Scholarship (Bachelor) with a value of $25,200 was awarded to Grace Chouity

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The Bader Creative Scholarship (Master) with a value of $16,800 was awarded to Maya Nohra

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Chalhoub Group
The Chalhoub Group is a leading retail, distribution and marketing powerhouse for renowned brands in the beauty, fashion and gift sectors. A regional group, based in Dubai with development platforms and external consulting services in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, Bahrain, Lebanon and Syria, the Chalhoub Group represents some of the finest international brands in the region. Today, with coverage in 14 countries and expansion to neighbouring territories, as well as a portfolio of more than 280 luxury brands and the management of over 300 retail outlets - an appreciation of quality, excellence and luxury are the cornerstones of the Chalhoub Group.

For more information, please visit www.chalhoub-group.com

Chalhoub Impact
Committed to its values of respect, entrepreneurial spirit and excellence, the Group is committed to extending its corporate responsibility to the communities in which it operates. Through its CSR program Chalhoub Impact, the group places a particular importance on education.

Based on the belief that it has a role to play in the development of a knowledge society and youth is an essential asset of the region, the group is determined to build future generations by promoting their access to knowledge. Partnering with renowned educational institutions such as Polimoda in Italy, the group supports scholarships, internships and educational programs both in the region and internationally.