Name: Obaidullah Barakzai

Recipient Type: Scholarship Recipient

Recipient Year: 2025

School Name: Columbia University

Major: International Affairs

Description: Obaidullah Barakzai is an incoming graduate student at Columbia University, pursuing a Master’s in International Affairs with a focus on economics, policy, and diplomacy. Born in Afghanistan and raised as a war refugee and global citizen, Obaidullah has dedicated his career to advancing educational equity, immigrant and refugee rights, and inclusive policymaking. He aspires to serve as a diplomat and shape international policies that promote peace, economic development, and human rights.

Sponsor: Dr. Agha Saeed Memorial Scholarship