Lutfia Rabbani Foundation

It was such an honour to attend one of our MSR scholar 2019 alumni Nai Barghouti’s stunning performance with the Amsterdam Sinfonietta and Syrian singer Wasim Arslan at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam.

The evening was a breathtaking tribute to Fairuz, bringing her timeless music to life through a rich encounter of traditions and soundscapes.

Nai crafted a unique fusion of Arabic musical traditions, jazz vocal improvisation, and classical orchestration. It was truly unforgettable.

For more information click the link here: https://www.concertgebouw.nl/en/concerts/40359355-fairuz-our-muse-featuring-amsterdam-sinfonietta-nai-barghouti-wasim-arslan

Happy International Day of Peace! 🕊️

This year’s theme is “Invest in Peace: For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day.”

At the Lutfia Rabbani Foundation, we believe peace starts with understanding each other. Through dialogue, cross cultural connection and learning from one another, we can all help build bridges — one conversation at a time.

Congratulations to our 2025/2026 Lutfia Rabbani Foundation cohort on their successful graduation! 🎓

The team at the Lutfia Rabbani Foundation is incredibly proud to have supported each of their academic journeys this year. We wish every scholar continued success in all their future endeavors!

To read more about the foundation click here: https://rabbanifoundation.org/about-us/

⏰ Reminder: Applications Closing Soon!

The Lutfia Rabbani Foundation and Maastricht School of Management (MSM) are offering full online scholarships for selected executive short courses starting in October 2026.
The deadline to apply is September 20, 2026.

Eligibility:

🌍 Eligible Countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, UAE, and Yemen.

Work Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience post-bachelor’s degree.

📚 Education & Language: Bachelor’s degree level proficiency + C1/C2 level in spoken and written English.

📚 Available Online Courses:
✅ AI for Executives (Oct 5 – Nov 6, 2026)
✅ Project Management (Oct 5 – Nov 27, 2026 - Online Class-based only)
✅ Project Proposal Design (Oct 20 – Dec 19, 2026)
✅ Applied Research Methods (Nov 2, 2026 – Feb 10, 2027)

💡 How to Apply: Submit your application directly through the respective course application portal on the Maastricht School of Management website. If selected, you’ll be contacted for further documents, including a motivation letter.

For any questions please email [email protected] or [email protected].

For more information click the link https://rabbanifoundation.org/msm-scholarship/

🎓 Full Online Scholarship Opportunity for Arab Professionals!

The Lutfia Rabbani Foundation and Maastricht School of Management (MSM) are partnering to offer full scholarships for selected online executive short courses starting in October 2026.

Eligible Online Courses:

✅AI for Executives: 5 Oct – 6 Nov 2026
✅Project Management: 5 Oct – 27 Nov 2026 (Online Class-based only)
✅Project Proposal Design: 20 Oct – 19 Dec 2026
✅Applied Research Methods: 2 Nov 2026 – 10 Feb 2027

Who Can Apply?

Eligible Countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, UAE, and Yemen.

Work Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience post-bachelor’s degree.

Education & Language: Bachelor’s degree level proficiency + C1/C2 level in spoken and written English.

Application Deadline: September 20, 2026

How to Apply ?

Submit your application directly through the respective course application portal on the Maastricht School of Management website https://ow.ly/kJFt50Zy1mt. Eligible candidates will be contacted for further documents, including a motivation letter.

📩 Questions? Reach out to [email protected] or [email protected]

Visit your relevant course on the MSM Website and apply now! https://ow.ly/kJFt50Zy1mt

We are delighted to share CROSS LENS, a beautiful new photography exhibition bringing together emerging voices from Morocco and the Netherlands. Through their lenses, eight talented artists explore what it means to belong, how we carry our memories with us, and the places that help shape who we are.

Curated by Atay Atelier a platform dedicated to showcasing contemporary Moroccan art and diaspora stories, this show continues its journey from Marrakech to Amsterdam. It runs until August 12th, so there is still time to catch it!

📸 Featuring: Sarah Amrani, Sabrina Charehbili, Jinane Ennasri, Safaa Kotbi, Mounir Raji, Fatimazohra Serri, Ismail Zaidy, and Dunya Zita.

More information here https://www.atayatelier.com/

The Lutfia Rabbani Foundation is thrilled to welcome our newest class of scholars for the 2026 academic year! 🎓

We recently held an online meet-and-greet to connect this vibrant group with our alumni network. It was inspiring to watch these future leaders share their journeys, exchange insights, and begin building the relationships that will support them throughout their studies.

A warm welcome to the 2026 cohort, we can’t wait to see you thrive! ✨

Want to learn more about our scholarships? Click the link here: https://rabbanifoundation.org/

Reminder: Travel Grant Applications Are Open! 🌍✈️

The Lutfia Rabbani Foundation, in partnership with the Amsterdam University Fund, is offering travel grants of up to 2,000 Euros for UvA students conducting academic research in the Arab World.

This is your chance to fund your fieldwork and deepen your cross-cultural engagement.

Don’t wait! Applications are submitted via the Amsterdam University Fund portal and via the Lutfia Rabbani Foundation Travel Grant page.

🔗 Check eligibility and apply: https://rabbanifoundation.org/joint-student-travel-grant-university-of-amsterdam-trust-fund/
📧 Questions?
Contact [email protected] or [email protected]

Limited spots available for 2026. Secure your funding today!