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EDU-SYRIA Programme is a series of EU-funded projects via the EU Regional Trust Fund (EUTF) in response to the Syrian crisis, directed and managed by the German Jordanian University in Jordan. The programme provides higher education and training scholarships to Syrian refugees and underprivileged Jordanian youth to improve their livelihood by being self-sufficient. The current EDUSYRIA phase, 15 million Euros, has been awarding 2,245 scholarships through eight Actions/Components that are implemented by a consortium of 9 national and international, academic and NGO partners. Among the consortium partners is NUFFIC, an international Dutch organization for the internationalization in education. NUFFICs’ global …
Applications for the 2025-26 cohort of fellows are open until March 19 The Columbia Global Emerging Scholars Fellowship Program provides opportunities for early-career scholars in the humanities and humanistic social sciences who hold refugee status or have been forcibly displaced. Through the program, year-long fellowships are awarded to support emerging displaced scholars through a Columbia Global Center, where they receive ongoing support to enhance their research capabilities, broaden their professional networks, and advance toward a successful career in academia. Scholars receive the following: Unique value of the fellowship What makes this fellowship stand out? It keeps scholars rooted in their host regions, …
Zarqa University, in collaboration with the EDU-SYRIA scholarship program and the Japanese (Japan International Cooperation Agency) JICA Master’s Scholarship, hosted an informative session at the EDU-SYRIA office. The session, which took place on Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, aimed to introduce EDU-SYRIA graduates to the opportunities offered by the JICA scholarship program. A number of EDU-SYRIA alumni attended the session, where Ms. Rawan Saleh, the (Japan International Cooperation Agency) JICA Scholarship Coordinator in Jordan, provided a comprehensive overview of the application process. She highlighted key aspects that applicants should focus on to enhance their chances …
EDU-SYRIA, an EU-funded project recently convened the Sixteenth Consortium Management Meeting at German Jordanian University (GJU) on 23rd January 2025. The meeting was attended by the EDU-SYRIA management team, Ms. Wieke Waterschoot, Attaché/Programme Manager at the EU Delegation to Jordan, and the representatives from the project’s partners, physically and online. The meeting focused on the cooperation and advancement of the program’s objectives. The gathering provided an opportunity for fruitful conversations and strategic planning for the upcoming quarter; where the management team gave a comprehensive overview of EDU-SYRIA’s wave present situation and continuous improvements, emphasizing updates on the tracer study of …
EDU-SYRIA Scholarship Program, funded by the EU and managed by the German Jordanian University (GJU), proudly launched the first cohort of the social work training program “Mental Health and Community Work” under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Aladdin Al-Halhouli, the President of GJU. In collaboration with the Consultation and Training Centre, the School of Applied Humanities and Social Sciences (SAHSS) officially launched this program on January 11, 2025. This program, accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, aims to promote mental health awareness and prevention. It equips practitioners, researchers, and community workers with essential skills, offering a …
The School of Applied Humanities and Social Sciences at the German Jordanian University has launched the Social Work Professional Training Program in: Mental Health and Community Work, accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education, in collaboration with the University’s Consultation and Training Center and the Syrian Education Program (EDU-SYRIA) funded by the European Union. This program aims to enhance awareness of mental health and its prevention among practitioners, organizations, and communities, provide practitioners, researchers, and community workers with knowledge and skills related to mental health, and offer an in-depth perspective on mental health issues in the context of culture and …
EDU-SYRIA held the fifteenth consortium management meeting at the German Jordanian University on 7th of November 2024 . The meeting was attended by EDU-SYRIA management team, the European Union in Jordan representative and the project partners of Zarqa University, Luminous Technical University College, Princess Sumaya University for Technology and DAAD Jordan. Throughout the meeting, an update on EDU-SYRIA project was presented, as well as EDU-SYRIA IV, and the mechanism for accepting students into the available scholarships in the bachelor’s program. Moreover, the partners presented the progress and challenges of their actions and their future plans and recommendations for the next …
Amman, Jordan – Wednesday, November 6, 2024 – The Belgian Development Agency (Enabel) delegation, led by Country Director Miss Heidi De Pauw, visited the EDU-SYRIA project at the German Jordanian University (GJU) to learn more about the project’s impact and progress in providing educational opportunities for Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanian youth. During the visit, Miss De Pauw was welcomed by the EDU-SYRIA management team, who provided an insightful briefing on the project’s objectives, activities, and outcomes. The Manager of EDU-SYRIA, Dr. Dhiah Abu-Tair briefed Miss De Pauw on the university’s role in the program, highlighting GJU’s commitment to providing …
A high-level delegation from Brussels visited the German Jordanian University (GJU) on Sunday, November 3, 2024, to meet with EDU-SYRIA project’s team members. The delegation was welcomed by EDU-SYRIA project manager, Dr. Dhiah Abu-Tair and Queen Rania Teaching Academy Director of Strategic Development, Mr. Abed Shamlawi, and EDU-SYRIA team, who shared updates on the project’s achievements and future goals. During the visit, the EDU-SYRIA project manager gave a detailed presentation on the program, emphasizing its main activities, which include providing scholarships, academic assistance, and professional development opportunities for Syrian refugees and underserved Jordanian youth. The visitors emphasized that EDU-SYRIA Project …
The EDU-SYRIA Project is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of a comprehensive tracer study, tracking the post-graduation status of students, alongside a satisfaction survey capturing their experiences within the program. These initiatives aimed to collect valuable insights on the effectiveness of services provided by participating universities and institutions, as well as the impact of the scholarships on the employability of graduates. The tracer study and satisfaction survey gathered feedback from EDU-SYRIA beneficiaries across different levels and degree programs. Participants evaluated various aspects, such as teaching quality, facilities, learning environment, student support services, and the influence of their education on …
