Funding people Amirana Scholarship
Inadequate health care systems in many countries of the world, increasing global pandemics, hunger and poverty and, last but not least, a growing shortage of skilled workers require young, motivated medical professionals.
They will support and develop the global health system in the coming decades, work in countries of the Global South under sometimes very difficult working conditions, cure diseases and save lives. But until then, some of them need support themselves. Let's help them now to help others later.

With the Amirana Scholarship, you support medical and dental students from countries of the Global South who have got into financial difficulties through no fault of their own. With bridging scholarships, we try to provide temporary help quickly and unbureaucratically, to prevent students from dropping out of their studies and to create free space in their exam preparation.
In addition to increased tuition fees for international students, costs for textbooks, expensive dental equipment, the rising cost of living is more and more causing problems. Personal emergencies, political conflicts or increasing inflation in the home country can unexpectedly throw the already financially tight planning out of balance. The scholarship creates a temporary free space that allows them to survive the spontaneous emergency and continue their studies at the same time. Your donation for the Amirana Scholarship can save livelihoods and, in a second step, lives.
The Amirana Scholarship Fund was established in 2016 thanks to the initiative and generosity of two U.S. alumni, Dr. Mahomed T. Amirana und Dr. Annelene J. Amirana. Other alumni have followed the Amiranas’s lead, and together their generosity has funded further scholarships. So far more than 25 medical and dental students have received a financial support. However, more contributions are necessary to ensure that the fund can support future generations of students. Every donation helps, no matter the size!
Successful investment

With the economic uncertainty around the world, one loses one's financial security and is confronted with the question of whether one can continue studying at all. [...] Thanks to the Amirana scholarship, I was able to continue my studies as planned without having to take on a second job and was able to do my best for my studies without worrying too much about money every day. In the meantime, I have completed the fifth semester with good grades and in the following semesters I plan to write my doctoral thesis.
Ana Julia Holler, Brazil, 2021

I believe that investing in education is an investment in the future and thus you can never go wrong. As a foreign student, studying comes with a lot of challenges. The financial support of the Amirana Scholarship allows me to better focus on my academic life and continue my volunteer work. At the same time, it motivates me to achieve the best possible performance in my studies. Thank you for giving the opportunity of the Amirana scholarship, as it means continuous security – especially in times of crisis.
Sidi Ahmed El Bestamy, Mauretania, 2022

I have now completed all the certificates for my medical studies and am about to take my exams. I have been working part-time all my studies and am very reassured that, thanks to the Amirana Scholarship, I can afford to invest all my time in my study schedule starting in July. After that, I would love to do my practical year in Heidelberg, Heilbronn and Dakar (my hometown). I am very much looking forward to my future as a radiologist or neuroradiologist – somewhere between Senegal and Germany.
Mame Aida Ba, Senegal, 2022