HEEF (Higher Education Endowment Fund)

Empowering Generations of Egyptian Students in Dignity and Perpetuity

Education is essential for national development, economic growth, and social stability. Higher education is especially critical in driving innovation and ensuring global competitiveness. In Egypt, the government has encouraged the establishment of private and chartered universities to improve the quality of education. However, while these universities improve quality, they come with high tuition fees, making them inaccessible to many talented students.

ABOUT HEEF

The Higher Education Endowment Fund (HEEF) is a perpetual Waqf Fund, using only a portion of annual returns to support students while preserving the principal. Waqfeyat Misr Foundation, a registered non-profit, ensures transparency, expert management, and strategic oversight, with experienced advisors guiding program design, student selection, and grant administration for lasting impact.

Why HEEF?

HEEF ensures equitable access by providing financial support to talented but underprivileged students, enabling them to attend private and chartered universities. It operates on a sustainable endowment (waqf) model, allowing funds to generate long-term returns. The initiative promotes gender equity by offering equal scholarships to male and female students and prioritizes fields crucial to Egypt’s future, such as STEM, AI, and medicine. With the involvement of corporations and philanthropists, HEEF’s reach continues to expand, ensuring a lasting impact on Egypt’s economic growth and global competitiveness.

HEEF is Autonomous.
By relying on Egyptian resources, HEEF is Autonomousof international aid and external funding fluctuations.

Scholarships That Change Lives – Forever

HEEF Fundraising and Expansion Strategy

Collective Endowment Fund: Pooling contributions from individuals, alumni, and communities to create a national fund.
Named Endowment Fund: Allowing donors to establish scholarships in their name or in honor of a loved one.
Matching Fund: Partnering with major donors to double the impact of each contribution.
Public-Private Partnerships: Collaborating with government and private sector to mobilize resources and expand the fund.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Encouraging corporations to invest in education, aligning social impact with business goals.

Create a Legacy that Lasts Forever

Endowed under your distinguished name, the scholarship will be recognized across Egyptian universities and social media platforms. It will cover essential undergraduate costs, including tuition, fees, accommodation when required, and vital academic resources. Through this endowment with Waqfeyat Misr, your gift will grant talented public-school students access to quality higher education—today and for generations to come.

As the fund grows, the number of scholarships will double each decade, ensuring your legacy.

Endow Two Students in Perpetuity

Visionary Partner

11,000,000 EGP

Your endowment secures the future of two talented public-school graduates every year, in perpetuity. Your gift stands as a cornerstone of the Higher Education Endowment Fund, ensuring sustainability and long-term impact.

Benefits

Recognition as a Visionary Partner in all Fund publications and events.
Permanent naming rights of two endowed scholarships.
Commemorative plaque of appreciation and annual impact reports.
Invitation to exclusive events and students’ Graduation Ceremonies.
Official tax-exempt receipt issued for your contribution.

Endow one Student in Perpetuity

Guardian of Education

6,000,000 EGP

Your endowment secures one scholarship forever, guaranteeing that a deserving student from a public school can pursue higher education each year. Your generosity ensures the continuity of opportunity and national progress.

Benefits

Recognition as a Guardian of Education in Fund publications and events.
Permanent naming rights of one endowed scholarship.
Commemorative token of appreciation and annual impact reports.
Invitation to exclusive events and student’s Graduation Ceremonies
Official tax-exempt receipt issued for your contribution.

Endow

Collective Endowment Fund

Flexible Contribution

The Collective Higher Education Endowment Fund gives philanthropists, corporations, and friends of education the opportunity to come together and shape a brighter future for Egypt’s youth. By pooling contributions, donors create a sustainable scholarship endowment that supports generations of talented students from public schools in pursuing higher education.

Every contribution—large or small—becomes part of a lifelong legacy. Choose the tier that reflects your commitment:

Founders’ Circle

1,000,000 EGP

By joining the Founders’ Circle, you become part of a collective of six philanthropists whose contributions combine to endow one student in perpetuity. This circle thrives on friends challenging each other and coming together to complete the fund. As soon as the full amount is reached, the perpetual scholarship will be officially announced, making the dream of education a reality through shared commitment.

Benefits include:

Recognition as part of the Founders’ Circle in Fund materials.
Shared naming of one perpetual scholarship.
Annual updates on the impact of your contribution.
Invitation to Fund community gatherings and recognition events.
Official tax-exempt receipt issued for your contribution.

Friends of Education

6,000 EGP

You join a wide community of changemakers who recognize the power of collective giving. With your collective support, you help keep the cycle of opportunity alive. This option also makes a Perfect gift for someone you love, as they can receive a personalized certificate in their name, honoring them with a lasting contribution to education. This waqf fund also relies on Friends challenging each other to give for this noble purpose—once complete, the collective waqf will generate a perpetual scholarship for a deserving student. Together, small gifts become a lasting legacy