High School Summer Program (HSSP)

The High School Summer Program (HSSP) gives Syrian refugee and vulnerable Jordanian high schoolers a first taste of college life before they ever apply. Delivered by GJU together with partner institutions and specialised providers each summer, the program combines university and TVET exposure, hands-on STEAM activities, and teamwork exercises designed to build the study skills, digital literacy, critical thinking, and confident communication students will need to succeed, in school, in college, and eventually in their careers.

Beyond academic orientation, participants gain practical information on admissions, scholarships, and bridging routes into further education, and are paired with EDU-SYRIA alumni who serve as mentors and role models, offering a firsthand look at what completing the journey can look like. Age-appropriate safeguarding, parental consent, and safe transport are built into every cohort, since many participants are minors.