Ashraf AboArafe
In a step reflecting its academic ambition and openness to the world, Capital University launched the first event of the “Capital Global Scholars Series” initiative under the patronage of Dr. El-Sayed Kandil, President of the University, and Dr. Emad Abu El-Dahab, Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research, with the supervision of the University’s International Relations Office.
The initiative aims to highlight the outstanding academic and research experiences of students and faculty members who have received international scholarships and fellowships to study or conduct research at leading global universities. It also seeks to transfer international expertise to the university’s academic community, encourage a culture of applying for global scholarships, and introduce students to international academic and research pathways.
The first session of the series was held under the title “From CAPITAL to CHINA.” The International Relations Office hosted Youssef Osama Mahrous Qubaisi, a teaching assistant in the Spinning and Weaving Department at the Faculty of Applied Arts and a master’s student at Jiangnan University in China. During the session, he shared his academic journey and experience studying abroad, highlighting the key opportunities the experience provided as well as the challenges he encountered. He also offered valuable guidance and practical advice to students interested in pursuing international study opportunities.
The session also introduced the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) program, explaining the available opportunities, required application documents, and the key procedures and steps students should follow when applying for these scholarships.
Dr. El-Sayed Kandil, President of Capital University, emphasized the university’s commitment to promoting academic internationalization and strengthening its global presence. He noted that enabling students and faculty members to learn from successful international experiences contributes to building a generation capable of competing in global academic environments. He added that the university strongly encourages its students and researchers to benefit from international scholarship and academic exchange programs in order to transfer knowledge and expertise and further develop the education and research system.
For his part, Dr. Emad Abu El-Dahab, Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research, stated that such initiatives represent an important pillar in supporting graduate studies and scientific research. They help introduce students and researchers to international scholarship opportunities and application procedures, while enabling them to benefit from the experiences of colleagues who have already pursued academic and research paths at international universities. He added that exchanging expertise with global academic institutions opens wide horizons for joint research collaboration and enhances the university’s standing in international rankings.
Meanwhile, Dr. Israa Yasser Dawood, Director of the University’s International Relations Office, affirmed that launching the “Capital Global Scholars Series” is part of the office’s efforts to promote a culture of internationalization within the university and to support students and researchers in exploring international academic opportunities. She noted that the office remains committed to guiding and supporting students interested in applying for international scholarships by introducing application requirements and organizing informational sessions with students and researchers who have successfully studied abroad.
The event was attended by a number of faculty members and university students, along with members of the International Relations Office. Participants expressed appreciation for the excellent organization and distinguished representation. The session also witnessed active engagement from the audience, who raised several questions about opportunities for studying abroad and scholarship application procedures, reflecting the academic community’s strong interest in global educational experiences.
This initiative comes as part of Capital University’s ongoing commitment to advancing academic internationalization, encouraging its students and researchers to benefit from international opportunities in education and scientific research, while building bridges of cooperation with universities and research institutions around the world.
