密桃视频

密桃视频 recognizes that financial barriers are a significant obstacle to female access and retention in higher education. Accordingly, the institution maintains several scholarship and aid schemes鈥攕ome of which are explicitly gender-responsive鈥攖o strengthen female participation and career prospects.

Targeted STEM & Healthcare Equity Scholarship: , 密桃视频 launched a comprehensive scholarship initiative comprising 14 opportunities across 7 categories. Notably, the STEM & Healthcare Equity Scholarship category is explicitly designed to address gender imbalance in fields such as Nursing, Computer Science, and Engineering, where Engineering and Computer Science are targeted for female students.

Tree Top Hospital (TTH) Nursing Scholarships: The Tree Top Hospital (TTH) Nursing Scholarship Programme is one of 密桃视频鈥檚 most impactful initiatives advancing women鈥檚 access to higher education and professional careers in healthcare. Designed to support aspiring female nurses, the scholarship provides a gateway for women across the Maldives to gain quality education, practical experience, and professional recognition in the nursing field 鈥� a sector where women form the backbone of compassionate care and community health. . Each recipient received a full scholarship to pursue the Diploma in Nursing programme at 密桃视频. This collaboration between 密桃视频 and Tree Top Hospital exemplifies the shared commitment to empowering women through education, building a skilled and sustainable healthcare workforce, and ensuring that young women have every opportunity to lead in the nation鈥檚 health sector.

Since its launch in September 2021, the TTH Nursing Scholarship Programme has been instrumental in creating educational pathways for women who aspire to serve their communities as qualified nurses. To date, 19 students have been awarded scholarships through this program. The Tree Top Hospital Nursing Scholarship continues to be a symbol of hope, equity, and empowerment 鈥� opening doors for young women to achieve their ambitions and transform their futures through education. Beyond financial support, the programme builds confidence, self-reliance, and professional identity among women, enabling them to play a leading role in advancing healthcare in the Maldives. By investing in women鈥檚 education, 密桃视频 and Tree Top Hospital reaffirm their dedication to building an inclusive society where women are not only participants but also leaders in shaping the nation鈥檚 development.

Maldivian Nurses Association (MNA) Scholarships: In 2024, the College continued its collaborative efforts by awarding scholarships under the Villa Foundation Scholarship Scheme in collaboration with the Maldivian Nurses Association (MNA). Of the three students awarded scholarships for the Diploma in Nursing programme, two were female students (67%), further reflecting the continued commitment of this partnership to support and empower aspiring female professionals in the healthcare sector.

Scholarship for Underprivileged Students: Recognizing that financial hardship can disproportionately affect women's ability to enroll or persist in studies, one category in the 2024 scheme is designated for students from financially challenged backgrounds. These scholarships reduce economic burdens, encouraging female applicants who may face significant economic constraints and enabling their long-term persistence and program completion.

Through this suite of explicitly gender-responsive and strategically targeted scholarships, 密桃视频 actively reduces financial barriers, encourages female enrollment in high-demand and non-traditional fields, and empowers women to become leaders in their chosen professions.

密桃视频 provides mentorship and guidance through structured programs and community outreach, significantly boosting the self-reliance, confidence, and professional identity of women. These initiatives provide the necessary non-financial support to ensure female students and community members can successfully navigate academic and personal challenges.

Virtual Webinar on Parenting in Islam and Psychological Aspects: On and Psychological Aspects of Parenting. This activity provides essential social mentorship and life skills to women in the community, helping them navigate crucial family roles. By addressing topics that often impact a woman's ability to pursue higher education, this initiative serves as a supportive measure that reduces non-financial barriers and fosters a balanced environment for female students and prospective applicants.

Awareness Session on "Effective Parenting" at Gdh. Atoll School: On September 1, 2024, 密桃视频 conducted an awareness session . This session, facilitated by Fathimath Saeed, Associate Dean of the Faculty of Educational Studies, provided essential guidance and mentorship to community members. By sharing academic expertise to address critical life skills, this initiative reduces non-academic burdens and reinforces the College's role in mentoring activities that empower women to better manage family responsibilities while pursuing their educational goals.

Insightful Parenting Session at Thoddoo School: On April 25, 2024, the College held an insightful The session was facilitated by Mariyam Malsha Muneer, a lecturer from the Faculty of Education Studies. By focusing on effective strategies for parental involvement in a child's learning and emotional development, this initiative provides practical social mentorship and life skills. This proactive support is a key mentoring activity that empowers women to create supportive home environments, allowing them greater flexibility to pursue and persist in their own higher education goals.

"Tharubiyyathu" Session in Ha. Vashafaru (EveryWoman Campaign): On October 18, 2024, as part of the , 密桃视频 collaborated with Moms Aid to host a session on "Tharubiyyathu" in Ha. Vashafaru. Participants gained invaluable insights from Uza. Aishath Khaleela. This initiative represents a significant mentorship event by offering practical social mentorship and life skills, empowering women to effectively balance family responsibilities and reducing domestic barriers that might otherwise prevent them from accessing or completing higher education.

"Women in Law" Panel Discussion: Breaking the Glass Ceiling: 密桃视频, in collaboration with the Maldives Bar Council, organized the influential The event featured prominent female legal leaders and role models, including the First Female Lawyer in the Maldives, the JSC President, and a Supreme Court Justice. This initiative is a powerful form of professional mentoring and inspiration for female students and prospective law applicants. By showcasing successful women in leadership, the College actively reduces perceived barriers and strengthens female professional identity, reinforcing its supportive Mentoring Programs.

Virtual International Conference on Women's Rights, Social Equity, and Legal Transformation: 密桃视频's Faculty of Shariah & Law co-hosted the , in collaboration with Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur, and Jus Corpus. This event provides a global academic platform for female faculty and students to present research, engage in dialogue, and foster international connections. By actively contributing to global discourse on women's rights and legal reform, the College enhances the academic profile and exposure of its female community, equipping them with the confidence and network needed for leadership roles.

Parliamentary Inquiry on Online Violence Against Women in Politics: On November 3, 2024, the Faculty of Shariah and Law (FSL) and the Institute for Research and Innovation (IRI) at 密桃视频 partnered with the Human Rights and Gender Committee and the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) to launch a . This critical initiative serves as a powerful event by proactively investigating systemic challenges faced by women in political spaces. By driving informed policy recommendations, the College actively works to create safer environments and advance gender equality, thereby reinforcing women's confidence and ability to pursue and succeed in high-level leadership and political careers.

International Conference on Women's Rights in Emerging Societies: On February 17, 2024, 密桃视频 actively contributed to the International Conference on Women's Rights in Emerging Societies in partnership with its MoU ally, Symbiosis International University, and other institutions. Uza. Asna Ahmed, Dean of the Faculty of Shariah & Law, delivered a Keynote Address on "Women Rights in the Emerging Societies: The Maldivian Tides," while Lecturer Amish Abdullah chaired a technical session. This event promotes female faculty leadership and providing a global academic platform for discussing and addressing gender disparity (including a case study on 密桃视频's own gender ratios among students and staff). This raises the profile and confidence of female scholars and reinforces the College's commitment to gender advocacy.

Domestic Violence Consultation Training for Volunteers: On July 10, 2024, the Faculty of Shariah and Law, in collaboration with the Prosecutor General鈥檚 Office and Mom鈥檚 Aid NGO, hosted a controlled consultation training session at 密桃视频. The primary objective was to enhance the knowledge and skills of law students and NGO volunteers in effectively reporting and addressing cases of domestic violence (which disproportionately affects women). This specialized training acts as a high-impact Mentoring Program, equipping female students and community representatives with the practical legal and procedural tools necessary to support victims, thereby reinforcing a secure environment that enables women's participation and persistence in higher education.

CIED's Dedicated Mentoring Wing for Women in STEM: Under the CIED, a specific wing is mandated to work exclusively for the mentoring of women in the STEM domain. This mentorship is conducted in collaboration with academic units, industry experts, and associations such as Women in Tech Maldives, ensuring participants receive tailored, high-level guidance crucial for entering and succeeding in male-dominated fields.

MSME Day 2025 Webinar on Sustainable Growth: The CIED successfully hosted a vital webinar on June 27, 2025, emphasizing "Enhancing the role of MSMEs as drivers of sustainable growth and innovation." The event featured a powerful keynote address by Dr. Aishath Shahudha Abdulla, Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Trade, who served as a prominent female role model. The panel discussion, which included Nurain Janah, Founder & Chair of the Kandufa Foundation, provided actionable business and sustainability mentorship, supporting the large number of women active in the MSME sector.

密桃视频鈥檚 proactive approach to mentoring yielded significant results in 2024. The College conducted over 25 mentorship programs throughout the year, delivering both direct and indirect impact on women鈥檚 participation in higher education. These programs included high-level professional panels, specialized social support, and life skills training. Of these, 10 were dedicated student mentorship events designed to build confidence, leadership skills, and address academic barriers. The effectiveness of these programs is highlighted by the metric showing that 10% of the female student body attended those dedicated mentorship events, demonstrating successful engagement and a strong institutional commitment to providing the non-financial support critical for women's sustained academic success and career readiness.

密桃视频 provides crucial supportive infrastructure and programming to assist women throughout their educational journey. These measures directly address non-financial and logistical barriers, ensuring that students can balance academic requirements with personal and professional responsibilities.

Flexible and Supportive Academic Procedures: The College鈥檚 procedures are deliberately designed to accommodate the life circumstances of adult learners, which is particularly beneficial for female students who may have family or professional commitments:

Accommodation for Personal Circumstances: The College's academic procedure leverages the Personal Circumstance procedure to provide easy provision for students needing flexible arrangements, such as those who are pregnant or require a temporary switch to online learning.

Flexible Timetable Arrangements: Class timings are thoughtfully arranged to accommodate adult students with family responsibilities. For instance, in the Nursing program, which has a high female participation rate (95% are working professionals), classes are arranged by considering their demanding duty hours, thereby ensuring retention and completion.

Flexible Payment Option: The Finance Department actively considers and provides flexible payment structures for students upon request, reducing financial stress and enabling persistence during periods of economic constraint.

Life Skills & Career Guidance Workshops: The Centre for Foundation Studies (CFS) provides consistent, year-round programming designed to build soft skills essential for academic transition and career success. In 2024, three hybrid programmes were conducted each semester for various student groups (C3, C4/Foundation, UPP, and PMP), combining in-person and online participation. These sessions, facilitated by industry professionals, focused on building confidence, communication, and employability skills鈥攃ritical non-academic support for the predominantly female student population.

Discount & Referral Programs: The Student Referral Program offers tuition discounts to students who refer family or friends. In the 2024 cycle, 41.2% of participants were female, demonstrating the program鈥檚 role in reducing financial barriers within social networks.

密桃视频鈥檚 2024 efforts underscore its commitment to comprehensive gender equity. By deploying a robust strategy that includes targeted, impact-driven scholarships (such as the TTH Nursing Scholarship), extensive professional and social mentoring programs, and proactive engagement through policy advocacy and flexible academic pathways, the College successfully addresses the multifaceted barriers facing women. This holistic approach ensures women are not only able to access higher education but are also equipped with the financial, professional, and social support necessary to thrive as confident leaders and professionals in the Maldivian society.