Kuwait Finance House (KFH) continues to support youth through its strategic partnership with the 2026 “Wajhni” national external scholarship campaign, helping students confidently choose academic paths aligned with their interests and the Kuwaiti labor market's requirements.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the start of campaign activities at The Avenues Mall through June 5, was attended by His Excellency the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Nader Abdullah Al-Jalal; KFH Group CEO, Khaled Yousef Al-Shamlan; the Undersecretary of the Ministry, Dr. Bader Al-Basiri; and the media advisor to the Minister’s office, Wissal Al-Zamel. Representing KFH were the Acting Group Chief Retail Banking Officer, Sameh El-Meligy; Head of Public Relations and Media, Yousef Abdullah Al-Ruwaieh; and Executive Manager of Social Media and the PR Services Center, Abdullah Al-Saif. Numerous officials from the bank and participating campaign entities also attended.

The Minister commended KFH's national and community role, praising its strategic partnership in sponsoring the "Wajhni" national scholarship campaign. He highlighted KFH's contributions to supporting students and academic awareness, reflecting the vital integration between state institutions and the private sector. This partnership serves youth and supports national development by empowering students to make informed educational decisions.

KFH Group CEO, Khaled Yousef Al-Shamlan emphasized that participating in "Wajhni" campaign stems from the bank’s national role and social responsibility leadership. He expressed pride in their strategic partnership with the Ministry of Higher Education, emphasizing KFH's commitment to continuously developing and strengthening it.

He added: "Our joint cooperation aims to support and guide students before their scholarship journey, enhancing their academic readiness and helping them confidently chart their educational paths with awareness."

He explained that KFH prioritizes supporting and developing Kuwait's educational process, aligned with its commitment to state institutional efforts through strategic initiatives and programs. This approach, he indicated, stems from a deep belief that education is a real, sustainable investment in Kuwait's future.

AlShamlan pointed out that KFH’s fruitful partnership with the Ministry in the “Wajhni” campaign models constructive cooperation and strategic integration between the public and private sectors, contributing to human capital development.

He stressed KFH's keenness to effectively support all initiatives and activities launched by Kuwait's higher education institutions, including Kuwait University, private universities, PAAET, and cultural offices abroad, to boost the educational process and help students achieve their ambitions.