SOMLEAP2024

SOM’s LEAP Program Scholarship Winners!

Dear members of our community,

The Spirit of Mesopotamia takes great pleasure in announcing that, with your participation in SOM’s events, you made it possible to send 7 Iraqi youths to the LEAP Program at USC this July. 4 will attend in person – full board and accommodation included – the other three will attend online.

They will interact with celebrities, successful professionals, and entrepreneurs, and join sessions that build confidence and life-long skills, and make international friends.

Please join us in congratulating our recipients  who are ready to leap forward to expand their knowledge and skills and be ambassadors for our community among hundreds of international students.

What is Leap ?

LEAP Week is a week-long motivational summer leadership and entrepreneurship program for high school and college-aged young adults.  

From July 21st to 27th, 2024 at USC

for more information check https://www.leapfoundation.com/

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Kamal Shmara

I am very proud to accept the LEAP Program Scholarship, and I can’t wait to experience the opportunities and gain valuable personal development skills.
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Mina Alsaffar

Thank you for SOM for giving me the opportunity to learn plenty about my future and what I would like to pursue.
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Maya Madhat

It’s an honor to be selected for the LEAP program this year by SOM! It's truly a privilege and I can't wait to dive into this adventure.
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Heba Baker

Thank you so much to LEAP for giving me this opportunity, I look forward to the growth and leadership that will come along this program!
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Hussein Alpahlawan

I am so grateful for this opportunity with SOM and their LEAP Program!
Tamara Almahdawi

Tamara Almahdawi

Hello, I am Tamarah, and I am so happy to be accepted into the LEAP program, thank you so much for giving me this opportunity!
Mesk Almufti

Mesk Almufti

Thank you SOM for giving me the opportunity to participate in this program. I intend to leverage it for my career and personal growth, and look forward to starting it!

SOM strives to present the youth of our community with opportunities to Advance their education, Learn new skills and Expand their horizon.

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SOM Proudly Presents: Celebrating Our 2023 LEAP Week Scholarship Recipient!

The Spirit of Mesopotamia (SOM) is absolutely thrilled to announce a significant achievement in our community: the selection of our 2023 LEAP Week SOM Scholarship Recipient! SOM is deeply committed to fostering education and leadership development, and this scholarship represents our continued investment in the bright future of our young leaders.

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Mustafa Al-Ogaili, who has been awarded the prestigious scholarship to attend the LEAP Week program at UCLA. This opportunity, made possible through the support of the Iraqi-American Volunteers managing our non-profit, non-religious, and non-political organization, provides a transformative experience focused on personal growth, leadership training, and educational enrichment.

Mustafa Al-Ogaili truly embodies the spirit of our community, and we are excited for the knowledge and skills he will gain during his week at UCLA. This scholarship is a testament to his dedication and potential.

Join us in extending the warmest congratulations to Mustafa Al-Ogaili! We look forward to supporting him and all future SOM scholars as they take the leap toward greater achievements and serve as role models for the next generation.