23/12/2025
As we close out 2025, KAEF is sharing a short series of reflections from the 2025 scholarship recipients, highlighting what they’re learning, how they’re contributing to their academic communities, and how they plan to apply that experience moving forward.
Premtim Shaqiri is pursuing an online program in Applied Intelligence at Georgetown University. Reflecting on how the program is shaping his professional perspective, he shared: “Studying at Georgetown University is a unique added value to my academic and professional career.”
He noted that Georgetown’s connection to Washington, D.C.’s policy and security ecosystem has expanded his access to experts across academia, government, and business.
Premtim also emphasized the value of bringing Kosova’s perspective into the learning environment: “I bring the perspective of a U.S. ally, which highlights both the reach of American influence and the importance of strengthening defense partnerships. It adds a regional view that helps broaden class discussions on global security.”
Completing the program from Kosova, he pointed to a key takeaway about the U.S. approach to education and leadership: “It’s not just about what you learn in class, but how that knowledge can be turned into real-world action and positive change at home.”
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Originally established with funds from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), KAEF was then primarily funded through the generous support of individuals and businesses in Kosovo, the Government of Kosovo, American donors, and U.S. universities.
Administered by the American Councils for International Education, KAEF has supported over 115 Kosovar students through fully funded graduate fellowships in attending more than 40 leading universities in the United States, since its establishment in 2004.
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