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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 …
A partnership agreement of EDU-SYRIA IV was signed between the German Jordanian University and the German Academic Exchange Service on Tuesday 1/10/2024 at the German Jordanian University located in Jabal Amman. The President of the University, Prof . Dr. Alaa Al-Din Al-Halhouli, signed on behalf of the German Jordanian University and the Secretary General, Dr. Kai Sicks, on behalf of the German Academic Exchange Service. This is to implement the postgraduate studies program in Jordanian universities by providing scholarships to Syrian refugees and underserved Jordanians. We hope that this cooperation will be fruitful in the success of the EDU-SYRIA IV …
A total of 2353 applications were submitted to EDU-SYRIA IV Bachelor Scholarship Program for the academic year of 2024/2025. A net of 244 applicants were accepted with 174 from the urban setting (outside refugee camps) and 70 applicants from refugee camps. In addition of being (i) Syrian refugee, (ii) has a magnetic security card, (iii) resident of Jordan, (iv) has a registration document for refugees issued by the UNHCR, (v) has a Jordanian Tawjihi in 2022, 2023 or 2024, (vi) younger than 28 years, and (vii) successfully completed the scholarship application at EDU-SYRIA portal, the following criteria were used. No. College Tawjihi …
EDU-SYRIA announces that registration is open for The High-School Summer Program (HSSP). HSSP feeds into the Educational Pathway Approach, which is a model that all EDU-SYRIA III components are based on. High school students of a Syrian refugee at Zaatari refugee camp will be enrolled in different pre-college programs during summertime, the implementation period of the program is from the 14th to the 25th of July 2024. For further details please visit facebook page
Amman 4th June 2024 – His Excellency Mr. Margaritis Schinas, Vice-President of the European Commission, visited the German Jordanian University (GJU) to meet with students from the EDU-SYRIA Scholarship Program and the Erasmus+ program. The visit was attended by the German Ambassador to Jordan, Mr. Bernhard Kampmann, and GJU President, Prof. Ala’aldeen Al-Halhouli. During his visit, Mr. Schinas expressed his delight at the cooperation and diversity between Jordan and Europe. He highlighted Madaba’s significance as the city of mosaics and the location of the Orthodox Church of St. George, exemplifying coexistence among different religious communities. Mr. Schinas emphasized the European …
EDU-SYRIA arranged a follow-up meeting at the Luminus Jordan Start (LJS) site in Irbid, for the currently incubated teams of the Entrepreneurship Scholarship Program (ETSP), on Thursday 16th of May 2024. This meeting was conducted by Dr. Sameer Al-Dahidi, EDU-SYRIA Program Coordinator & Quality Assurance Manager; and in the presence of representatives from Luminus Jordan Start, Ms. Huda Obeidat, Project Operation Manager, and Mr. Muhannad Yassen, Incubation Officer at Luminus Jordan Start, and 9 ETSP incubated teams; to follow up on the progress of each team and discuss their future plans. The ETSP targets Syrian refugee and vulnerable Jordanian entrepreneurs …
On Monday, May 13, 2024, at Luminus Technical University College (LTUC), EDU-SYRIA conducted an academic meeting for the beneficiaries of the Vocational Education Scholarship Programme (VESP) and the Six-Month Labour Market Oriented Course Scholarship Programme (LMP). Participants in the meeting included students from both programs, a representative from EDU-SYRIA management team, Dr. Sameer Al-Dahidi, EDU-SYRIA Program Coordinator & Quality Assurance Manager. In addition to representatives from LTUC, Ms. Majd Al-Sbaihat, EDU-SYRIA Project Manager and Ms. Lina Sheeha, EDU-SYRIA Project Facilitator. LTUC representatives welcomed the attendees and exhorted students to keep up their hard work, noting that these scholarships gave them …
EDU-SYRIA, an EU-funded project recently convened the Thirteenth Consortium Management Meeting hosted by Zarqa University (ZU), on 21st March 2024. The meeting was attended by the EDU-SYRIA management team, representatives from the EU Delegation to Jordan, and the project’s partners of Zarqa University, Luminus Technical University College (LTUC), Queen Rania Teacher Academy (QRTA), German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), and Luminus Jordan Start (LJS). The meeting emphasized collaboration and progress towards the program’s goals. The meeting served as a platform for useful discussions and strategic planning for the next quarter; where the management team provided a comprehensive overview of EDU-SYRIA’s current …
The EDU-SYRIA program proudly hosted the Ramadan Iftar Banquet at Zarqa University on March 21, 2024. As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting educational opportunities for Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanian youths, the event brought together about 250 students and alumni of the program, in the presence of H.E. Mr. Pierre-Christophe Chatzisavas, the EU Ambassador to Jordan, Prof. Ala’aldeen Al-Halhouli, the President of the German Jordanian University (GJU), Dr. Mahmoud Abu Shaera, the President of Board of Directors of Zarqa University (ZU), and both Ms. Wieke Waterschoot and Ms. Mary Horvers, representatives of the EU Delegation to Jordan, and …
An independent observer, Mr. Jan Helbich, on behalf of the European Union (EU), conducted a monitoring visit for the EDU-SYRIA-II Additional project, in the week from the 3rd until the 7th of March 2024. The objective was to evaluate the progress of the project and ensure its compliance with the EU’s standards and regulations. Mr. Helbich had several meetings with the project’s consortium partners, including Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), Zarqa University (ZU), Luminus Technical University College (LTUC), as well as meetings with the project’s stakeholder of the civil society organization, such as National Aid Fund (NAF) and …
