Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship

Niloufar Ebrahim was an MSc Occupational and Business Psychology graduate. She and her husband, Saeed Tahmasebi Khademasadione, were among the 176 passengers and crew who lost their lives when Ukraine International Airlines flight 752 was hit by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) surface-to-air missiles, shortly after take-off from Tehran on 8 January 2020.

The couple had been returning to London to start their lives together, after celebrating their wedding in Iran just weeks earlier. Niloufar had been due to attend her graduation ceremony the following week. The family is continuing to campaign for those who lost their lives as active members of The Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims.

To continue Niloufar's legacy, the Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship in Memory of Flight PS752 Victims has been set up by her family to provide the opportunity for passionate students to pursue their ambitions of making a difference in the world.

To say thank you and show the impact of such a generous gift, Niloufar's family will be sent yearly updates on the scholar's progress. We hope and expect that scholarship recipients will value the opportunity to help honour and celebrate Niloufar's memory and will therefore be open to communicating with both Kingston University staff and Niloufar's family.

To be considered, you must:

• Have received an offer to begin a one-year Master’s degree in the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences in the 2024-25 academic year, either full-time or part-time. (Students applying for one year's study and a placement are eligible, but only for the first year of study, not for the placement year)
• Have international fee status. We welcome applicants from all around the world, although priority will be given to female applicants currently living in Iran

A named scholarship is a prestigious award that recognises merit and motivation, not only financial need.

Named scholars are chosen through a selection process. A panel of faculty members will review applications and the donor will have the opportunity to participate in the shortlisting process. The donor does not correspond with applicants and the decision of the panel is final.

This scholarship can be used in conjunction with the alumni discount or postgraduate progression scholarship, if applicable.

Kingston University reserves the right to withdraw or amend a scholarship without prior notification. Scholarships are offered subject to funding and availability.