The Walid Joumblatt Foundation for University Studies (WJF) was established based on the initiative of Mr. Walid Joumblatt, pursuant to Notice No. 104/ dated 30 December 1982. Eversince, the Foundation has assisted a number of students coming from different regions in Lebanon, seeking higher education in diversified fields of specialization.
Support to Higher Education
WJF supports students from all regions in Lebanon, covering a wide range of specializations, at the Lebanese University and other universities in Lebanon. The Foundation’s annual budget for scholarships in 2008/2009 was USD 850,000. The Foundation strives to increase its efforts to meet the needs of students enduring socio-economic hardships and seeking financial assistance. The number of beneficiaries grew from 22 students to 6,157 grants in total in 2007.
Type of Support
Scholarships
WJF provides a number of scholarships annually for Lebanese students to complete their higher education studies. The scholarships cover BSc degrees in all fields of study. The number of scholarships given per year depends on the Foundation’s annual budget. In 2008/2009, the Foundation offered 773 scholarships.
Duration of Support
From the second university year up to graduation.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should:
● Be enrolled in a university in Lebanon.
● Be in financial need.
● Have passed their first university year.
● Have achieved a high academic standard (GPA 76%).
Application Procedures
● Applications should be filled by students at the WJF head office.
● WJF’s Board of Trustees (BOT) evaluates submitted applications.
Deadlines
Applications are to be submitted from 15 September up to the first of October.
Contact
Additional Information
The Foundation works towards building a network for funding agencies to strengthen cooperation and avoid duplication.