A Palestinian student has received the Stipendium Hungaricum Award for Excellence in the Hungarian Language, a prestigious award granted annually to the top scholarship students in Hungary. Omar Abu Samhoud studies computer science at Nyíregyháza University.
As per the Middle East Monitor, the award in recognition of outstanding academic achievement and proficiency in the Hungarian language, marks a remarkable milestone for the young student, who has overcome immense challenges to excel in a foreign land. He said that his motivation stemmed from a deep desire to alleviate the burdens on his family in Gaza and bring them some joy amid the current dire circumstances.
“My family is still in Gaza, enduring unimaginable hardships every day,” said Abu Samhoud. “I didn’t want to be an extra burden on them. Instead, I wanted to give them something to be proud of, something that brings them happiness, even from afar. This award is for them.”
The dire situation in Gaza, marked by extreme uncertainty, has weighed heavily on Abu Samhoud and many other students in similar circumstances.
However, it has also been the driving force behind their relentless pursuit of excellence, serving as an inspiration to others.
The awards ceremony, held in Budapest, was attended by representatives from the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, including Deputy State Secretary Miklós Lengyel.
Abu Samhoud was also celebrated by the Embassy of the State of Palestine in the Hungarian capital. Ambassador Dr Fadi Elhusseini congratulated him and presented him with a special gift in recognition of his achievement.
“We are extremely proud of him. His family is proud of him. His homeland is proud of him,” said Elhusseini. “This achievement will serve as a motivation for others and a reminder that success always follows those who persevere. Omar Abu Samhoud embodies the resilience and determination of the great Palestinian people and the steadfastness of the youth in rising above all hardships.”
