Student Affairs Department Sections

Department Description

Believing that education is a right for all, Israa University is committed to providing university education opportunities to students in various economic and social circumstances. The Scholarships and Exemptions Section works to help students overcome financial obstacles that may prevent them from continuing their university studies.

The section is concerned with following up and implementing procedures related to scholarships, exemptions, loans and financial assistance provided by the university to its students, in accordance with approved regulations and instructions, in line with the university's mission of supporting and empowering students to continue their university education.

The section pays special attention to students facing difficult economic and social circumstances, and seeks to provide appropriate support according to approved criteria and controls, promoting equal opportunity and supporting students' continuation of their educational journey.

Department Objectives

1. 1Enabling students to continue their university education and providing the necessary financial support to minimize their academic dropout or interruption due to economic circumstances.
2. 2Strengthening the university's social responsibility through financing programmes that help students and cater to their economic and social situations.
3. 3Promoting equal educational opportunities by assisting students unable to cover tuition fees, ensuring university education reaches the widest possible segment.
4. 4Supporting students with limited incomes and helping them face the financial burdens associated with university education.
5. 5Strengthening the partnership between the university and the Higher Education Student Loan Fund to serve students and support educational continuity.
6. 6Providing sustainable financial resources to help students during their years of study.
7. 7Establishing clear and transparent mechanisms, controls and criteria for students to obtain scholarships and academic exemptions.

Department Description

The Student Activities Section operates according to well-planned and methodological programmes aimed at enhancing positive attitudes among students, reinforcing values of cooperation, solidarity, teamwork and responsibility, through implementing a diverse range of extracurricular activities and programmes that contribute to developing students' personalities and improving their skills and abilities in various fields.

The section is keen to link student activities with the educational process, in cooperation with the university administration, colleges and relevant authorities, from planning and design stages through implementation and evaluation, involving students in all stages of work; enhancing their spirit of initiative, participation and responsibility.

The section also strives to create a rich campus environment that combines educational, cultural, social, artistic and sports aspects, enabling students to invest their energy and talents, develop their leadership and creative abilities, and strengthen the spirit of belonging and community participation.

Student Activities

• Sports activities of all types.
• Cultural, social and artistic activities.
• Extracurricular activities and programmes.
• Student competitions and events.
• Celebrations, festivals and national and religious occasions.
• Programmes and initiatives that promote voluntary work and community service.

Department Objectives

1. 1Developing and building students' university personality in an integrated manner, and enhancing their scientific, cultural, social, sports and artistic abilities to support their academic and personal journey.
2. 2Discovering students' talents and creative abilities and working to develop and hone them, providing the appropriate environment to showcase them and represent the university at various forums.
3. 3Strengthening the spirit of national and university belonging among students, and reinforcing Palestinian identity and national, cultural and social values.
4. 4Promoting a culture of voluntary work and community service, encouraging students to implement community and humanitarian initiatives that serve the local community.
5. 5Enhancing dialogue, communication and positive interaction among students, and building a campus environment based on respect, cooperation, tolerance and positive competition.
6. 6Organizing and supporting student clubs, teams and committees and developing their programmes to invest students' energy and develop their interests and talents.
7. 7Preparing university teams and squads to participate in competitions, championships and cultural, artistic and sports events at the university and Palestinian university level.
8. 8Strengthening partnership and cooperation with Palestinian universities and community institutions through implementing joint student activities, events and programmes and exchanging expertise and experience.
9. 9Documenting and evaluating student activities and events, measuring their impact and extent of achieving the Student Affairs Department objectives and the university's strategic plan.