PALESTINIAN AMERICAN WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION

Non-profit, community-based organization formed to uplift Palestinian American Women and support Palestinian communities through scholarships, community services, and cultural engagement since 1984

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#GivingTuesday · Tuesday, December 1

This Giving Tuesday,

Invest in Her Education.
Invest in Her Future.

Donate Now

25

young Palestinian women

6

Palestinian universities

3.0

minimum GPA to stay eligible

Dear PAWA Friends and Supporters,

Imagine working tirelessly to earn your place at university, only to face the possibility of giving up your education because your family cannot afford tuition.

For 25 bright and determined young Palestinian women, this is a very real challenge.

Despite losing loved ones, facing financial hardship, and living through extraordinary circumstances, these young women have refused to give up on their dreams. They have earned their places at university through academic excellence, resilience, and determination.

They have done the hard work to reach university. Now, they need our help to stay there.

This Giving Tuesday, the Palestinian American Women Association (PAWA) invites you to turn their determination into opportunity by helping cover their university tuition.

PAWA Giving Tuesday December 1, 2026 flyer

25 Students. Big Dreams. One Community Making a Difference.

These talented young women are pursuing careers in medicine, nursing, dentistry, technology, artificial intelligence, and design.

Where they come from

BethlehemJerusalemHebronNablusTulkarm& surrounding communities

Merit-based and need-based

At least an 80% average in high school

A 3.0 university GPA to remain eligible

Many come from families facing severe financial hardship. Some have lost their fathers, others have unemployed parents, and many depend on social or charitable assistance.

Universities they attend

Al-Quds University

An-Najah National University

Hebron University

Dar Al-Kalima University College of Arts and Culture

Palestine Polytechnic University

Smart University College for Modern Education

A tradition of education and resilience

Education has always been a cornerstone of Palestinian identity, resilience, and tradition. For generations, despite the hardships of our struggle, Palestinians have continued to pursue education as a source of strength, empowerment, and hope.

Through its scholarship program, PAWA has helped women pursue careers as doctors, educators, engineers, and other professionals who serve their communities. Our scholarships for women in Palestine reflect our shared responsibility and commitment to continuing this tradition, empowering future generations, and strengthening Palestinian communities.

What Does It Cost to Keep a Dream Alive?

Our students’ reported tuition costs include:

Medicine

$3,827 – $5,924

per semester or year

Dentistry

$3,706

per semester

Nursing

$1,008 – $1,164

per semester

Graphic Design

$825

per semester

All amounts approximate.

This Giving Tuesday, Be the Reason She Stays in University!

Your generosity can help keep a talented Palestinian woman in university and bring her one step closer to her dream of graduating. Every dollar counts toward providing tuition assistance to these deserving students who have worked so hard to pursue their education. Together, we can make a difference!

$25 $50 $100 $250

Donate Now — Help Her Stay in University