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The EDU-SYRIA Scholarship Program, which is funded by the EU and managed by the German Jordanian University (GJU), concluded the EDU-SYRIA II-Additional project journey with a closing ceremony took place at GJU-Main Campus, on 29th February 2024. It aimed to provide 200 students with educational scholarships for Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanians in host communities affected by the Syrian crisis. This closing ceremony was held under the patronage of  Prof. Ala’aldeen Al-Halhouli, the GJU President, and attended by Ms. Wieke Waterschoot, Attaché/Programme Manager at the EU Delegation to Jordan, Dr. Dhiah el Diehn I. Abou-Tair, the EDU-SYRIA Project Manager, and …

The EDU-SYRIA/EDU-JORDAN program, funded by the EU through the regional trust fund “Madad” in response to the Syrian crisis and managed by the German Jordanian University, announces that the door is now open for youth from underprivileged Jordanian and Syrian refugees to apply for Entrepreneurship Training Scholarship Programme” (ETSP) in Partnership with Luminus JordanStart. The Entrepreneurship Training Scholarship Programme” program in Partnership with Luminus JordanStart aims to provide proper entrepreneurial training and office space for 40 groups formed of Jordanian and Syrian youths to transform their progressive ideas into actual projects that can best serve their local communities. The Entrepreneurship Training Scholarship …

EDU-SYRIA hosted its twelfth Consortium Management Meeting on Thursday 18th of January 2024 at LTUC, emphasizing key updates and facilitating open discussions. The meeting was attended by EDU-SYRIA management team, the EU representative, and project partners including ZU, DAAD, LTUC, NUFFIC, QRTA, and SOS Children’s Villages Jordan, the latter set to be included under EDU-SYRIA IV. The agenda covered various essential topics aligned with meeting objectives. The management team delivered a comprehensive overview of EDU-SYRIA’s current status, including updates on the tracer study of educational and non-educational programs and the conclusion of EDU-SYRIA II Additional. The updates also featured the …

EDU-SYRIA held an academic gathering at Zarqa University for the beneficiaries of the Bachelor Scholarship Program (BSP) on Wednesday, 13th of December 2023. A hundred students attended the meeting, focusing on promoting an open dialogue to encourage questions, suggestions, and concerns. The aim was to strengthen the commitment to supporting students and advancing their education. Dr. Ala’ Khalifa, EDU-SYRIA Academic Supervisor, Dr. Khaled Zaedeen, ZU Dean of Admissions and Registration, and Mr. Ibrahim Al-Hariri, EDU-SYRIA Academic Advisor at Zarqa University, were present, valuing the invaluable input and perspectives shared by the students. The meeting emphasized direct engagement with the beneficiaries, …

EDU-SYRIA held an academic meeting for the beneficiaries of the Vocational Education Scholarship Program (VESP) and Six-Month Labor Market Oriented Course Scholarship Program (LMP) on Thursday,  23rd of November 2023 at Luminus Technical University College (LTUC). The meeting was attended by representatives from the EDU-SYRIA management team; Dr. Sameer Al-Dahidi, EDU-SYRIA Program Coordinator & Quality Assurance Manager, and Eng. Aseel Obeidat EDU-SYRIA Project Officer, in addition to representatives from LTUC, Ms. Eman Albakheet, PMO Head, Ms. Majd Al-Sbaihat, EDU-SYRIA Project Manager, Ms. Lina Sheeha, EDU-SYRIA Project Facilitator, Mr. Abedallah Alsarahneh, EDU-SYRIA Project Facilitator, and 25students from both programs; with 16 …

 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 …

EDU-SYRIA Scholarship Program, funded by the EU and managed by the German Jordanian University (GJU) with a collaboration of the Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative (DAFI Program), funded by the German Government, the Said and Asfari, and administered by UNHCR in partnership with The Noor Al Hussein Foundation, are thrilled to announce the launch of the first phase results to accept a number of Syrian refugee candidates for a full scholarship to complete a bachelor’s degree at Jordanian universities, September 2023, as part of our commitment to enabling Syrian refugees who registered with the UNHCR and hold a valid …