5/11/2025
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister meets with the 26th intake of the CPISP: 11 May 2025

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met the 26th intake of the Crown Prince’s International Scholarship Program (CPISP), along with their parents and members of the CPISP Board of Directors, at Riffa Palace.

HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister emphasised the Kingdom’s ongoing commitment to empowering its citizens through education, emphasising that investing in academic opportunities is essential to building a prosperous future and achieve the visions of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

His Royal Highness affirmed that the determination and high aspirations of Bahraini people form the foundation for their pursuit of excellence, enabling them to achieve remarkable and lasting success. 

HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister congratulated the students on their admission to the programme. His Royal Highness also commended the role of parents in raising a generation dedicated to learning and serving the nation.

HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad wished the students success in completing their educational journeys, urging them to make the most out of the program’s opportunities, which will contribute to their success.

His Royal Highness affirmed that the students’ distinguished performance in the interviews and tests reflect the true spirit of the Bahraini people, noting that their achievements are the result of their tireless efforts and ambitions. 

HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister highlighted that educational remains a cornerstone of Bahrain’s development, shaping new generations capable of competing with excellence across all fields.

HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad noted the importance of developing quality educational programmes that help students gain new skills and expand their horizons to ensure they contribute to achieving the Kingdom’s aspirations. 

His Royal Highness expressed his thanks and appreciation to the staff of the CPISP for their efforts in supporting the students, and to the institutions who contributed to strengthening the programme's outputs since its inception. 

The recipients of the 2025 CPISP scholarships are:

  • Ali Saeed Husain Ali - Al Rawabi School
  • Ali Taleb Ali Buhusayyen - Al Noor International School
  • Anas Eyad Mohamed Saleh Rafei - Ibn Khuldoon National School
  • Bedoor Jalal Sayed Ahmed Ahmed - The British School of Bahrain
  • Sh. Faisal bin Khalid Al Khalifa - Bahrain Bayan School
  • Feras Mohammed Hasan Ali Hasan - The British School of Bahrain
  • Haydi Mohammed Othman Al Khidir- Ghazi Al-Gosaibi Secondary School for Girls
  • Hisham Mohammad Ibrahim Amin - Riffa Views International School
  • Hussain Ahmed Mansoor Shaban - Ahmed Al Omran Secondary Boys School
  • Hussain Salman Abdulla Al Nashaba - Isa Town Secondary Boys School
  • Mahmood Othman Neama Othman - The International School of Choueifat - Manama
  • Mariam Ahmed Ragab Ebrahim Ahmed - Al Hidd Secondary Girls School 
  • Mariam Ali Ahmed Habib Abbas - Jidhafs Secondary Girls School
  • Mohamed Abdulmajeed A. Jalil Dailami - Al Muharraq Secondary Boys School
  • Mohammed Jasim Asghar A. Abbas - Al Raja School
  • Narees Badeea Asghar Ismaeel Akbar - Al Raja School
  • Nasser Eyad Deeb Hasan Obaid - Bahrain Bayan School
  • Sh. Noor bin Khalifa bin Duaij Al Khalifa - Ibn Khuldoon National School
  • Sh. Noora bint Ahmed bin Ateyatalla Al Khalifa - Bahrain Bayan School
  • Rashid Khaled Ali Ebrahim - Modern Knowledge Schools 

The students of the CPISP 26th intake expressed their gratitude and appreciation for His Royal Highness’ unwavering support in creating quality opportunities for Bahraini citizens, investing in them and continuing to support and enable them to succeed across various endeavours.

His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Excellency Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, the Minister of Finance and National Economy, and a number of senior officials, also attended the meeting.