press releases 2009

The U.S. Government Provides Additional $1 Million for Scholarships for LAU Students

May 27, 2009

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Lebanon Acting Mission Director William D. McKinney presented a check for $1,085,988 to Lebanese American University (LAU) President Dr. Joseph Jabbra at the Byblos LAU Campus on May 27, 2009.

This check is part of the $2,315,000 grant that the Lebanese American University received from the U.S. Government for the academic year 2008-2009.   This scholarship assistance enabled 494 Lebanese students to attend LAU.   During the meeting, Mr. McKinney met with some of the scholarship recipients who discussed the importance of the scholarship assistance and their career plans.

USAID has worked in Lebanon since 1951 and implemented development projects to benefit Lebanese citizens. With funds from the American people, USAID creates jobs, invests in youth and protects the environment. USAID’s work reflects the strong friendship between the Lebanese and American people.