Master's Scholarship Award Winners 2015/16

Nader Andrawos
MSc Sociology

Nader recently graduated from the American University in Cairo with a BA in Economics (Highest Honors) and a minor in Anthropology. During his undergraduate studies, he has worked as a data researcher for the Egyptian Center for Economic and Social Rights (ECESR), where he learned about fiscal policy debates, especially with regards to social justice. His research interests include critical social theory, political economy and historical sociology. At LSE, he wishes to explore the complex relations between neoliberal development and state institutions from a theoretical and historical perspective.

Amir Jabbarin
MSc Regional and Urban Planning Studies

Amir grew up in Jerusalem, he graduated with a dual-degree program in Urban Studies and Spatial Practices (with a minor in Economics) from Al-Quds Bard College – a partnership program between Al Quds University and Bard College. During his time at AQB he worked for a semester as a teaching assistant for a Macroeconomics class. His interest for joining the LSE community is derived from the different opportunities that London has to offer, especially regarding urban planning policies and regulations. In his view this makes it the perfect place to experience the educational atmosphere both inside and outside the classroom. After LSE, he aims to be involved in improving planning policies in Palestine. 

Jourie Kolthoum
MSc International Relations

Jourie is from the United Arab Emirates. Upon graduating as Valedictorian, she received a scholarship from the American University in Dubai where she earned a BA in International Studies with the highest academic standing in the BAIS program. Her academic interests include history, foreign affairs and religious studies. She joined LSE to study International Relations (IR), and aims to take what she will learn back to the UAE in order to enter the diplomatic circuit and use her knowledge to contribute towards developing the country's foreign relations. She also aims to work on attracting more Emirati women to work in, or study the fields of IR and foreign affairs.