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EDU-SYRIA & DAFI Scholarship Programs Interviews

August 30, 2023

EDU-SYRIA engaged in a series of interviews conducted by DAFI scholarship program with the aim of selecting refugee candidates for a full bachelor’s degree scholarship at Jordanian universities. The interviews took place from Wednesday, 30th of August to Monday, 18th of September 2023. The participation of EDU-SYRIA falls within the framework of the collaborative partnership between EDU-SYRIA, represented by the European Union, and the DAFI (Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative) scholarship program, funded by the German Government, Said Foundation, and the Asfari Foundation and managed by the UNHCR in partnership with Noor Al Hussein Foundation, aimed at exchanging experiences …

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EDU-SYRIA Participated in “FORSA Explore” Event by FOR9A

August 26, 2023

EDU-SYRIA, a prominent educational initiative committed to empowering Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanian youth, took center stage at the prestigious FORSA Explore Event on Saturday 26th of August 2023 hosted by For9a. During this highly anticipated occasion, EDU-SYRIA unveiled its scholarship offerings for the upcoming academic year 2023-2024, marking a significant stride in the mission to transform lives through education. FORSA Explore Event, known for its commitment to fostering educational opportunities and career development, provided an ideal platform for EDU-SYRIA to showcase its dedication to making a positive impact on individuals’ futures. At the heart of this commitment is EDU-SYRIA …

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EDU-SYRIA Students Win Second Place in “Students Reinvent Cities” Competition by C40 Cities Network

July 31, 2023

EDU-SYRIA students, Abdullah Al-Mahmoud, Muhammad Abdul-Rahman Jawad, Ammar Al-Labban, and Saeed Asida, majoring in architecture at Zarqa University, won second place in a competition called “Students Reinvent Cities” by C40 Cities, a global network of nearly 100 mayors of the world’s leading cities that are united in action to confront the climate crisis, in partnership with the Greater Amman Municipality on Monday 31th of July 2023. In an inspiring competition, the Evergreen team secured a commendable second-place finish, while the Living Bridge team demonstrated their prowess with a well-deserved third place. This remarkable event, guided by the expert supervision of …

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EDU-SYRIA Twelfth Consortium Management Meeting

July 27, 2023

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 …

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EDU-SYRIA Student Achieved the Sixteenth Place in the Second National Sumo Robots Championship

July 14, 2023

Mohammed Al-Zamil, a graduate of EDU-SYRIA, participated in the Second National Sumo Robots Championship on Friday 14th of July 2023 at Al Hussein Technical University. The championship included 256 teams and over 550 participants from various universities, schools, and institutions dedicated to robotics. The National Sumo Robots Championship is considered one of the most important sumo robotics competitions in the Middle East. Mohammed, a graduate of Energy Engineering from Zarqa University, took part in this competition as a team supervisor and assistant for four other teams. These teams achieved commendable positions, including the sixteenth place out of 256 teams. It is …

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EDU-SYRIA Student Reached the Quarterfinals in the Second National Sumo Robots Championship

July 14, 2023

“It was a distinctive and wonderful experience, during which we learned a lot and got to know new people from various fields” began Mazen Al Natour, EDU-SYRIA student, as he talked about his experience in the Second National Sumo Robots Championship held on Friday 14th of July 2023 at Al Hussein Technical University. The National Sumo Robots Championship is one of the most important robotics competitions in the Middle East. Through the team he participated with, Mazen managed to reach the quarterfinals in a competition that included around 256 teams and over 550 competitors from various universities and institutions. His …

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EDU-SYRIA Students Achieved the First and Second Place in the Second Arab Olympiad for Artificial Intelligence

June 24, 2023

EDU-SYRIA students at Zarqa University, from the Faculty of Information Technology, achieved the first and second place in the Second Arab Olympiad for Artificial Intelligence at the level of Arab universities on Saturday 24th of June 2023, which was organized by the Arab Association for Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in Amman, under the auspices of Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship. The Olympiad included five tracks in information technology: programming, mathematics and algorithms, computer vision, embedded systems, and cybersecurity, where more than 150 male and female students, from several universities in Jordan, Palestine, Qatar, Yemen, Libya, Egypt, and Kuwait, participated. …

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Industrial Fashion Design Training Course Scholarship – Open

June 20, 2023

EDU-SYRIA, funded by the EU through the regional trust fund “Madad” in response to the Syrian crisis and managed by the German Jordanian University and implemented by local and international institutions, announces the call for applications to apply for Industrial Fashion Design Training Course Scholarship for 6 months at Luminus Technical University College for Syrian refugees who are holders of the Asylum Seeker Certificate from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and underprivileged Jordanian who are beneficiaries from one of the following aid organization: National Aid Fund, Tkiyet Um Ali, Al-Aman Fund, and Al-Zakat Fund. 1. Main Requirements: Jordanians: Syrians: …

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High School Summer Program (HSSP) – Closed

June 19, 2023

EDU-SYRIA, funded by the European Union through the European Union Regional Trust Fund for Response to the Syrian Crisis, through the “Madad” Fund, which is managed by the German Jordanian University and in partnership with several Jordanian and international organizations and local educational institutions, announces that registration is open for the High School Summer Program (HSSP) for refugee students at Zaatari refugee camp. In coordination with the Protection Unit at UNHCR, EDU-SYRIA will commit to: 1- Ensuring that the program is compatible with children’s ages and will not cause any unintended harm by any means. In addition, medical services will …

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EDU-SYRIA & UNHCR Second Roundtable Discussion with Donors

June 5, 2023

A comprehensive second roundtable discussion was held by EDU-SYRIA and UNHCR on Monday, 5th of June 2023, focusing on the critical role of higher education and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs in empowering refugees and enhancing their self-reliance. The discussions, held with key stakeholders including; British Council, Goethe Institute, The World Bank, Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation (AGF), The European Union, NUFFIC, The Friedrich Naumann Foundation, DAAD, UNICEF, Embassy of Canada, Australian Embassy, German Embassy and Yarmouk University, aimed to identify unmet needs, highlight opportunities, and foster collaboration to address the challenges faced by refugee students. This second …

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