MKF signs agreement with Vatel Hotel and Tourism Business School

Manama, Apr. 11 (BNA): As part of its continuous efforts to provide educational opportunities that enhance the capabilities of Bahraini youth in their preferred fields, Al-Mabarrah Al-Khalifia Foundation (MKF) announced that it has signed an agreement with Vatel to provide the first scholarship to study at Vatel Hotel and Tourism Business School, within its “Rayaat” scholarship programme. The scholarship which qualifies students to receive a Bahraini and a French Bachelor’s degree in International Hotel Management includes four-year university fees at Vatel Hotel and Tourism Business School; one of the most prominent French educational institutions in the hospitality management sector. Vatel has 50 schools around the world, and follows a unique educational method whereby they provide the theoretical aspects within its classrooms and practical application within 4 and 5 star hotels in Bahrain. Eligible applicants must be Bahraini, a fresh graduate, achieved a cumulative average of 85% and above, must have good English communication skills, and must have received an acceptance letter from Vatel prior to applying for the scholarship, then they can apply starting from the 3rd until the 9thof May by filling out the online application form via the website www.mkfbh.org. Commenting on the occasion, Her Highness Shaikha Zain bint Khalid Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Al-Mabarrah Al-Khalifia Foundation, said: "We would like to thank Vatel Hotel & Tourism Business School for their collaboration, which comes as part of our aim to empower Bahraini youth and enhance their opportunities to achieve their academic dreams, by attending top educational institutions in the Kingdom through the Rayaat scholarship programme. The hospitality sector is witnessing a huge growth in the Kingdom of Bahrain, especially with the effort to diversify the sources of local income. We believe that this sector will provide a wide range of job opportunities in the near future." Julien Liscouet, General Director of Vatel, Bahrain stated ‘Bahrain’s vision is that its learning and teaching should produce skilled and capable graduates to serve the local, regional and international communities. This will be achieved by providing an academic environment that brings together learning, and teaching, and engages both the social and business communities to underpin high quality academic provision. Vatel strives to establish close collaboration and understanding between the School, the business community, our partners, and indeed society. Vatel ensures its students are provided with the knowledge and skills employers really need.’ The Rayaat scholarship programme was launched in 2011, in line with the foundation’s vision to provide students with scholarship opportunities at accredited universities in the Kingdom, as well as providing them with training opportunities in both the public and private sectors. For support and inquiries, please contact AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation via phone: 17499909 or email: scholarship@mkf.org