Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS)

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Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS)

Address:

P.O. Box 5449, Doha, Qatar

Telephone:

+ 974 4 435111

Fax:

+ 974 4 439950

Email:

Info@qrcs.org.qa

Website:

http://www.qrcs.org.qa

Chief Executive Officer:

Mr. Khalid G. Al-Ali

Established in 1978, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) is a humanitarian organization that strives to assist and empower individuals and communities in need, regardless of their place or origin. Based in Qatar, QRCS operates both locally and internationally and has ongoing relief and development projects in a number of countries. It specializes and provides training in International Humanitarian Law, Disaster Management and Emergency Medical Care and its current strategy covers four areas of work: Disaster Preparedness and Response, Health and Care, Social Rehabilitation and Preserving Human Dignity, and Self Capacity-Building. As a member of the International Movement of Red Cross and Red Crescent, it abides by the seven fundamental principles of humanitarian work, which are: Humanity, Impartiality, Independence, Neutrality, Unity, Universality, and Voluntary Service.


Support to Higher Education


QRCS offers scholarships for students to enroll in courses and diplomas and provide training for both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Type of Support

Scholarships


Qatar Red Crescent Society’s support for students and institutions is concentrated on the maintenance of high standards of training and diplomas with no geographic limitations, but with special focus on Palestine and Somalia, especially courses in Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health Sciences. The annual budget for scholarships is USD 500,000.

Training


Medical training is offered in Qatar, Jordan and Malaysia for undergraduates and postgraduates depending on annual assessments. Certificates are issued upon completion of training.
Duration of Support

Scholarships


Varies according to the received request.

Training


Varies according to the received request.
Eligibility Criteria

Scholarships


● Predetermined selection criteria; including age, performance, language, and leadership qualities. Selection exams: outstanding students are selected both for their grades, experience and need for the specialty in the country of origin.
● No limitations with focus on Palestine and Somalia.
● Students who study abroad have to serve their country for a similar period of their training courses.

Training


Undergraduates and postgraduates.
Application Procedures

Scholarships


Request for scholarships to be sent to yousra.bagadi@qrcs.org.qa

Training


There is a call for applicants that is launched (not on annual basis).
Deadlines

Scholarships


N/A

Training


N/A
Contact

Scholarships


Ms. Yousra Bagadi, Deputy Head of International Programs
E-mail: yousra.bagadi@qrcs.org.qa

Training


Ms. Yousra Bagadi, Deputy Head of International Programs
E-mail: yousra.bagadi@qrcs.org.qa