Academic Excellence Association
The premier home for Bahraini minds
Our Foundation
The Academic Excellence Association was established under the gracious guidance of His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty’s Representative for Humanitarian Affairs and Youth Affairs, with the aim of building an effective communication network among academically distinguished youth and promoting a culture of excellence through motivational programs that encourage young people to achieve the highest levels of academic performance.
The Association serves as a national strategic platform to embrace an elite group of academically outstanding youth and to harness their potential in the fields of scientific research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. This will elevate Bahrain's competitiveness at regional and international levels.
The launch of the Academic Excellence Association reflects the insightful vision of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa to invest in young national minds and build an environment that encourages excellence and innovation, enhancing Bahrain's position as a center of knowledge and academic leadership in the region.
Our youth are the most valuable asset the Kingdom possesses, and its most treasured strategic capital. Investing in them is an investment in Bahrain’s present and its promising future.
The Association serves as a national strategic platform to embrace an elite group of academically outstanding youth and to harness their potential in the fields of scientific research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. This will elevate Bahrain's competitiveness at regional and international levels.
Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports
The launch of the Academic Excellence Association reflects the insightful vision of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa to invest in young national minds and build an environment that encourages excellence and innovation, enhancing Bahrain's position as a center of knowledge and academic leadership in the region.
Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports
Our youth are the most valuable asset the Kingdom possesses, and its most treasured strategic capital. Investing in them is an investment in Bahrain’s present and its promising future.
Minister of Youth Affairs
A commitment to the pursuit of knowledge with honesty, ethical conduct, and rigor in all academic and intellectual endeavours
Celebrating and striving for the highest standards of achievement in scholarship, creativity, and leadership across diverse disciplines
Fostering a culture of curiosity and connection across disciplines, encouraging diverse perspectives and shared knowledge
Empowering members to lead with integrity and contribute meaningfully to their communities and fields of expertise
Cultivating a passion for continuous intellectual growth and development, both individually and collectively, throughout life
Encouraging innovation and progress in academic pursuits, inspiring members to contribute to the development of their fields and to the macro economic and social development
Membership Eligibility Criteria
High School Performance
For high school graduates with a GPA of 99% or equivalent.
Bachelor's Degree
For Bachelor’s degree holders from Top 100 Universities.
Master's Degree
For Master’s degree holders from Top 100 Universities.
PhD
For PhD holders from Top 100 Universities.