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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 …

Call for Applications for a Bachelor’s degree, BTEC HND Level 5 Diploma, or bridging to a Bachelor’s degree scholarship by DAFI and EDU-SYRIA scholarships. The United Nations Higher Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the European Union Delegation to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (EU Jordan), represented by EDU-SYRIA, are proud to announce jointly the call for applying for a Bachelor’s degree, BTEC HND Level 5 Diploma, or bridging to a Bachelor’s degree scholarship  under the Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative (DAFI) program, and EDU-SYRIA program funded by the German Government, the Said and Asfari Foundations and the European Union. …

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 …

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 …