About
The Foundation

Established in 1981 by Hisham A. Hijjawi, the Hisham Hijjawi Foundation (SFOHAH) is a nonprofit NGO dedicated to advancing technical and applied sciences education in Palestine and Jordan.

Born in Nablus in 1931, Mr. Hijjawi firmly believed in the power of education and economic empowerment as a path to peace and progress —prioritizing human development over armed struggle. Following his success in business, he dedicated much of his wealth to advancing vocational and technical education, laying the foundation for sustainable human capital development in the region.

Today, the Hijjawi Foundation is headquartered in Amman, Jordan, where it oversees a range of initiatives that bridge academia and industry. All institutional programs adhere to international procurement and governance standards, including those set by the World Bank.

The Foundation’s core operations are privately funded by the Hijjawi family, while its projects are co-financed by a distinguished group of regional and international partners, including:

• The Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development
• The Saudi Fund for Development
• The Islamic Development Bank
• The OPEC Fund for International Development
• The Welfare Association
• The German Government, represented by KfW and GIZ

Rooted in ethical values, transparency, and measurable impact, the Hijjawi Foundation remains steadfast in its mission to foster inclusive, future-ready education across the Arab world.

Founded on the Vision of Empowerment Through Education

Hijjawi Foundation

Hisham A. Hijjawi

The founder of Hijjawi faoundation

To be a leading catalyst in advancing technical and applied sciences education, fostering innovation, and enhancing technology transfer to build a robust industrial base that improves human welfare and promotes constructive dialogue.

Hijjawi Foundation

leading catalyst

fostering innovation

To empower individuals and communities in Palestine and Jordan by providing grants, educational support,
and vocational training. We bridge the gap between academia and industry, facilitating technology absorption
to drive economic prosperity and sustainable development.

To empower individuals and communities
in Palestine and Jordan by providing grants, educational support, and vocational training. We bridge the gap between academia and industry, facilitating technology absorption to drive economic prosperity and sustainable development.

Hijjawi Foundation

Palestine
and Jordan

Sustainable development

Education & Empowerment

Collaboration & Partnership 

Sustainability & Development

Innovation & Excellence

Integrity & Transparency

Transforming lives through knowledge.

Working with institutions, industries, and communities.

Building long-term economic and social growth.

Driving progress through high standards.

Ensuring ethical operations.

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Our Values

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The Foundation supports:

Graduates from our partner institutions, such as the Faculty of Engineering & IT (FEIT), are highly sought after in regional markets, reflecting our commitment to quality education and industry relevance.

Explore opportunities with the Hijjawi Foundation — whether as a student,
academic partner, or collaborator.

Explore opportunities with the Hijjawi Foundation — whether as a student, academic partner, or collaborator.

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in engineering and IT (9 ABET-accredited)

in engineering

master’s programs

undergraduate programs

Student engagement
through honors programs, research, internships, and global organizations like Engineers Without Borders, IEEE, and ASCE

Student engagement through honors programs, research, internships, and global organizations like Engineers Without Borders, IEEE, and ASCE