The Astronaut Al Worden Endeavour Scholarship Foundation Announces The Recipients Of The Al Worden Endeavour Scholarship 2022 From The Kingdom Of Bahrain

The Endeavour Scholarship Foundation and Kallman Worldwide, in association with partners from the Kingdom of Bahrain – the Bahrain National Space Science Agency (NSSA), Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications and Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) - are pleased to announce the 2023 Endeavour scholarship recipients.  The selected students demonstrated drive, determination and a desire to further their studies in the fields of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM).

The scholarship, named for the late Apollo 15 Command Module Pilot Colonel Al Worden, USAF-Ret. and the Endeavour spacecraft, delivers an all-expense paid, week-long, hands-on astronaut training experience at the U.S. Space and Rocket Centre’s renowned Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama, USA.  It aims to foster greater international understanding and cooperation, and inspire the next generation of innovators, explorers, and leaders in the global aerospace community.

As one of only 24 people to have flown to the Moon, Worden was a role model for career engineers. In the decades following his historic 1971 flight, he shared his passion for exploration and innovation with tens of thousands of followers.  In particular, he was an active advocate for the future engineering workforce, in all disciplines, in communities around the world.  Colonel Worden’s last visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain, before his death in March 2020, was in 2018 where he joined the Kallman team in the USA Partnership Pavilion at the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) and made a number of school visits that inspired young students and encouraged them to follow STEAM education.  It was during this visit that the collaboration between the Endeavour Scholarship and BIAS was confirmed and subsequently the first award was presented to a team of four students and one educator in 2020.

“The Endeavour Scholarship’s program aims to unite young students and teachers from around the world, promoting global goodwill and partnership between nations.  It is a platform from which we can recognise and reward the achievements of tomorrow’s leaders and today’s teachers.” said Tom Kallman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Kallman Worldwide.  “I am excited to be returning to the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Bahrain International Airshow to welcome ‘Mission 9: Bahrain’ to the Endeavour family.  These students and their teacher will join other international teams at Space Camp in July 2023”.

The Award will be presented at the Bahrain International Airshow by His Excellency Mohammed bin Thamer Al Kaabi - Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, Kingdom of Bahrain, Dr Mohamed Al Aseeri - CEO of the Bahrain National Space Science Agency, Ambassador Steven C Bondy, U.S Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain and Mr Tom Kallman, in the presence of gathered dignitaries and industry professionals.

The Bahrain Endeavour Mission #9 receive their awards on-stage at the Bahrain International Air Show. From left to right: Hasan Abdulrahman Hashem, Dr Mohamed Al Aseeri, Maryam Alawadhi, Ambassador Steven C Bondy, Amal AlBinali, Heidi Grant, Nasser Alqooti, Lea Janahi, Mohammed bin Thamer Al Kaabi, and Tom Kallman.
“The Endeavour Scholarship presents a unique opportunity for Bahraini students to broaden their horizons, offering a life changing opportunity that extends further than a week at Space Camp” Kallman continued.   “Our partnership reaffirms the Kingdom’s commitment and investment in the development of our next generation of industry leaders, Space, and broadened international collaboration.  We are delighted to have picked a second team to receive this prestigious award at the Bahrain International Airshow and commend the students for their hard work and explementary attitude to STEAM, further education and prospective careers.  It’s a great honor and privilege to have known Al, as an ambassador for STEAM education and a personal friend.  Al was one of the elite group of men to have travelled to the Moon and we continue to champion the initiative Kallman Worldwide launched in 2019.  The Endeavour Scholarship offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that will guide and inspire Bahrain’s team members.”

The Endeavour Scholarship Foundation is a not-for-profit organization, supported by the Kallman Foundation, sponsors, donors and partners around the world and backed by Kallman Worldwide’s USA Partnership Pavilions. The merit-based awards are determined by the foundation’s in-country partners.