The EDU-SYRIA Scholarship Program, which is funded by the EU and managed by the German Jordanian University (GJU), celebrated the achievements of 116 students on Thursday, October 19th, 2023. Among these students, 59 have successfully met the requirements for the Teacher Certificate Scholarship Program (TCSP) from the Queen Rania Teacher Academy (QRTA). Additionally, 51 students have completed the Graduate Studies Scholarship Program (GSSP) managed by The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), and have fulfilled the requirements for a master’s degree. Furthermore, 6 students have received scholarships from GJU through its collaboration with QRTA. This ceremony was held under the patronage of …
EDU-SYRIA students of the Graduate Studies Scholarship Program (GSSP), managed by DAAD Jordan, actively took part in a four-day Design Thinking workshop. The event, organized by Impact Week Germany and IBTECAR Consulting Jordan, unfolded at the University of Jordan from 18th to 22nd October 2023. The workshop involved junior coaches from diverse sectors, such as academia, industry, and governmental bodies. Throughout the workshop, a dynamic blend of theory and hands-on application was presented, fostering collaboration and enhancing participants’ skills. Going beyond individual development, the event successfully cultivated a professional network poised to integrate Design Thinking into various fields.
EDU-SYRIA conducted a rigorous job readiness English language course between Tuesday, 21st of November 2023 to Sunday, 10th of December 2023 for approximately 60 beneficiaries of the Bottleneck Alleviation Programme (BAP) under the management of Nuffic. The objective of this course was to impart training in English communication skills and vocabulary, equipping the participants with the necessary linguistic proficiency to navigate situations where basic English fluency is essential. Specifically, the focus was on providing the skills and knowledge needed to access the labor market successfully The course was held in-person by Amideast, a leading language and training center in Jordan, …
The German Jordanian University (GJU) and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Monday 09th of October 2023, with the presence of representatives from the European Union Delegation to Jordan, Ms. Mary Horvers and Ms. Wieke Waterschoot, marking the onset of a unique partnership to foster their scholarship programs, EDU-SYRIA and DAFI. This collaboration aims to fortify access of refugees to higher education through mutual aid and shared resources, intending to create significant developments in key areas. The partnership revolves around four primary goals; enhance access to higher education and skills development as a long-term …
