New York, NY, February 9, 2024 – MCW Global launches the Abraham Magid Educational Scholarship Program (AME), awarded to MCW’s Young Leaders Fellowship Program alumni who are passionate about their community and interested in continuing or furthering their education.
The AME Scholarship was created by Richard Magid, a longtime friend and supporter of MCW’s work and mission. When Richard’s dad, Abraham Magid, passed away in February 2015, it was after a long journey of health issues that he fought hard to overcome. Richard’s dad was always a fighter and optimistic person who saw challenges as opportunities. He used to say that there are no problems, only solutions. Richard always took that to mean that instead of focusing on issues that arise, focus on what you will do to move forward.
To honor and keep alive his dad’s legacy, Richard created a small foundation, the Abraham Magid Education Fund, which is always looking for opportunities to provide funds to those who need a second chance, those who may be less financially fortunate, and those who have a passion for influencing their communities in a meaningful and impactful way.
Through MCW Global, the Abraham Magid Education Scholarship seeks young leaders looking to advance their education to make an impact in their community.
With its launch in February 2024, the AME Scholarship awarded educational scholarships to three young leaders from the Young Leaders Fellowship Program.
Daniel Kwaku Owusu from Ghana, Juan Pablo Alvarado Herrera from Colombia, and Musa Kondeh from Sierra Leone were the beneficiaries of the first cohort of the scholarships, receiving financial support to cover their Bachelor’s and Masters’s tuition fees.
Daniel will pursue his Master’s Studies in Geography and Sustainable Development at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, while Juan will pursue his Specialization in Social Management at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Cali. On the other hand, Musa will pursue his Bachelor’s Degree in Science and Public Health at the University of Makeni.
The AME Scholarship is awarded to MCW’s Young Leaders Fellowship Program alumni who are passionate about their community and interested in continuing or furthering their education. While the scholarship is meant to support the alumni’s academic pursuits financially, it aims to support young leaders who are actively involved in their communities through their projects or other community initiatives.
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