Hadeel Abdallah
Election Year: 2019
Election Constituency: United States of America
Scholar Status: Scholar Alum
Rhodes Identifier: Kentucky & Christ Church 2019
Biography
Hadeel Abdallah is a senior at the University of Kentucky concentrating in Peace Studies. A first-generation college student and Truman Scholar, Hadeel is passionate about solving the educational disadvantages faced by refugees and underrepresented minorities. As President of the Muslim Student Association, Hadeel created the Refugee Benefit Gala, raising over $30,000 for the Islamic Society of Central Kentucky and Kentucky Refugee Ministries. She also founded the Bilal ibn Rabah Scholarship endowment, created to give deserving students from disadvantaged background the opportunity to pursue college without worry of debt, and mentorship to stay involved in accelerated programs previously reserved for students with prior knowledge to them. Aside from her student work, Hadeel is currently writing a novel and enjoys baking, swimming, and spending time with family and friends.