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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 …
On Thursday, October 17, 2024, the EDU-SYRIA Scholarship Program held an academic meeting to welcome new students awarded the EDU-SYRIA IV scholarship at the conference hall of Zarqa University. The meeting brought together the EDU-SYRIA academic committee, including Dr. Ala’ Khalifeh, the Academic Supervisor for the EDU-SYRIA project; Dr. Khaled Al-Zeaideen, Dean of Admission and Registration at Zarqa University; and Mr. Ibrahim Al-Hariri, EDU-SYRIA Academic Advisor at Zarqa University, with approximately 250 newly admitted EDU-SYRIA IV scholarship students, along with several enrolled students.Dr. Khaled, who welcomed the new students, explaining the nature of university life and introducing them to key …
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 …
