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About EDU‑SYRIA  EDU‑SYRIA is an EU‑funded scholarship and training program managed by the German Jordanian University (GJU) supporting Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanians.  Role Summary  We seek a proactive Project Officer to support implementation, reporting, and partner coordination across EDU‑SYRIA activities.  Key Responsibilities  • Coordinate activities and timelines; maintain accurate records.  • Draft EU‑mandated documents and reports (interim/final, minutes).  • Support visibility: website, social media, and short news/press notes.  • Organize meetings, workshops, and events; manage logistics and minutes.  • Liaise with partners, students, and stakeholders; respond to enquiries.  • Handle basic procurement per procedures.  • Provide Arabic–English translation/interpretation as …

On October 30, 2025, the EDU-SYRIA project, funded by the European Union (EU) and managed by the German Jordanian University (GJU), convened its nineteenth consortium management meeting at GJU. The meeting gathered the EDU-SYRIA management team, a representative from the European Union Delegation to Jordan (who joined online), and representatives from the project’s implementing partners, including Zarqa University (ZU), Al Hussein Technical University (HTU), Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT), Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), Yarmouk University (YU), Mutah University (MU), Al Aman Fund for the Future of Orphans, and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). The purpose …

On 14 October 2025 The Syrian Minister of Higher Education, Dr. Marwan Al-Halabi, praised the pioneering role of the EDU-SYRIA Scholarship Programme, funded by the European Union (EU) and managed by the German Jordanian University (GJU), in enabling Syrian refugees to continue their higher education during the ongoing refugee crisis. During his visit to the university, Dr. Al-Halabi met with its President, Prof. Alaa Al-Din Al-Halhouli, Mr. Adrian Fernandez Dickmanns, a representative from the EU Delegation to Jordan, and the EDU-SYRIA project team. He also engaged with a group of Syrian students benefiting from the program, listening to their experiences …

EDU-SYRIA Scholarship Programme funded by the European Union (EU) and managed by German Jordanian University (GJU) on 21 September, 6 & 12 October 2025 successfully conducted interviews at Zarqa University to select Syrian refugee applicants for its bachelor’s degree scholarships for the academic year 2025/2026. Over the course of three sessions, A total of 159 applicants were invited to participate across three sessions (46 of them in the first session, 58 of them in the second session, and 55 of them in the third session), demonstrating their motivation and commitment to pursuing higher education in Jordan. The interviews were organized …

Amman, Jordan – 31 August 2025 – The EDU-SYRIA programme, funded by the European Union (EU) and managed by the German Jordanian University (GJU), and Al Hussein Technical University (HTU), one of the Crown Prince Foundation initiatives, officially signed a partnership agreement at the German Jordanian University. The ceremony was attended by Mr. Adrian Fernandez Dickmanns, Attaché/Program Manager on Migration at the European Union Delegation to Jordan, along with representatives from GJU, HTU, and the EDU-SYRIA management team. Under the partnership, 40 vocational education opportunities will be provided, including 20 for Jordanian youth who are benefiting from Al-Aman Fund, and …

Over two inspiring weeks, students explored the worlds of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and STEM through hands-on workshops, campus visits, and outdoor adventures. Their journey took them from tech labs at Zarqa University to Oxygen Eco Camp in Al-‘Alouk, a STEM-packed day at Mind Lab, team building at the Adventure and Challenge Forest (Ranger Camp), a university tour at JUST, an exciting visit to Bookagri, and a scenic day in Ajloun, each experience filled with discovery, teamwork, and growth. The program concluded on July 10th with a vibrant event hosted by GJU. Mind Lab led exciting activities, including chemistry experiments, challenges, …

On June 19, 2025, EDU-SYRIA project, funded by the EU and managed by the German Jordanian University (GJU), convened the eighteenth consortium management meeting at GJU. The meeting gathered the EDU-SYRIA management team, the representative of the European Union Delegation to Jordan, and representatives from the project partners, including Zarqa University (ZU), Queen Rania Teacher Academy (QRTA), Luminus Technical University College (LTUC), Al Hussein Technical University (HTU), and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). The goal of the meeting was to review the project’s overall progress, highlight achievements, and plan the next steps. The discussion covered four main topics: – …

EDU-SYRIA, a scholarship program funded by the European Union (EU) and managed by the German Jordanian University (GJU), proudly celebrated the graduation of the first cohort of participants in the Diploma Program in Mental Health and Social Work, held at the German Jordanian University. The ceremony was held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal, may God protect him, and was attended on his behalf by former Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Scientific Research, Professor Dr. Walid Al-Maani. The Mental Health Diploma Program was implemented by the School of Applied Humanities and Social Sciences …

On Friday & Saturday 23-24/05/2025, EDU-SYRIA team organized a two-day trip to Wadi Rum & Aqaba for 45 of EDU-SYRIA III students at Zarqa university to engage them with the Jordanian culture and heritage. The trip started by picking up the students from Za’arary Camp, Mafraq. Zarka and Amman before moving to start their visit to Wadi Rum the ‘valley of the moon’, one of the most spectacular desert landscapes on earth, Wadi Rum started with the Jeep tour to enjoy the beauty of Wadi Rum desert sands, mountains and watch the charm of the sunset , after having dinner …