ISNAD is a national emergency scholarship initiative launched by Taawon (Welfare Association) to sustain higher education in Gaza. In the aftermath of war, it ensures that university students in Gaza—whose education has been disrupted by destruction, displacement, and economic collapse—can continue their studies. ISNAD covers tuition fees for Gaza’s universities through a transparent, accountable process.

ISNAD supports students enrolled at Gaza’s three public universities—Al Azhar, Al Aqsa, and the Islamic University. Priority is given to students in their final years, and in fields essential to Gaza’s recovery: health, engineering, education, agriculture, as well as digitally adaptable sectors such as coding and digital marketing that allow graduates to work and earn remotely.

ISNAD is tailored for crisis conditions. It not only supports students but also sustains the entire ecosystem—universities, faculty, and learning infrastructure. Working under national coordination, ISNAD consolidates scattered relief efforts into one unified, transparent mechanism that ensures fairness, scale, and long-term sustainability.

• £400 (US $535) supports one semester of university.
• £800 (US $1,070) supports a full academic year—helping a student graduate and helping a university stay open.

All funds are transferred directly to universities through formal financial mechanisms approved by the Palestinian Monetary Authority, ensuring complete transparency and accountability.

Supporting ISNAD is an investment in dignity, recovery, and steadfastness. It sustains Gaza’s academic ecosystem, empowers youth to serve their communities, and protects the right to education—even amid destruction.

Everyone—individuals, universities, and institutions—can contribute. Donations can be made directly through Taawon’s website or by contacting our partnerships team at [email protected] for collaboration opportunities.

Through its steering committee and university representatives, Taawon monitors enrollment and graduation data, collects student surveys and testimonials, and receives feedback and reports from the universities.

ISNAD recognizes that many students face limited access to the internet and power. We work with universities to provide offline materials and flexible learning options.

To ensure fairness and equal opportunity, ISNAD operates as a pooled fund. Your donation supports students based on need and academic criteria—ensuring maximum impact across all universities.

These universities make up 78% of Gaza’s student population and are public institutions relying on governmental finances to continue operating—which is not feasible in the current context. Supporting them sustains the backbone of higher education in Gaza.

Scholarships are distributed proportionally to reflect enrollment numbers and maintain equity:
• Islamic University: 41%
• Al Aqsa University: 31%
• Al Azhar University: 28%

ISNAD aims to prevent the collapse of higher education in Gaza; support reconstruction and national recovery; empower youth with in-demand skills; and strengthen public universities and national institutional resilience.

ISNAD began as an emergency response but is evolving into a long-term platform for educational recovery and development. By keeping universities operational and students learning, ISNAD is laying the foundation for Gaza’s post-war reconstruction and national renewal.