Fulbright/Exchange
Graduate Study
Masters Degree Scholarship Program
This scholarship is funded by the U.S. Government through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in cooperation with the Academy for Educational Development (AED) office in the West Bank and Gaza. It is designed for students who want to pursue an M.A. degree in the United States in the disciplines of: Business and related fields, Public Health, Urban Planning, Law and Water Resources. Program details and application can be accessed on the AED website: http://psp.aed.org/requirement.html.
Special Fulbright Regional Grant in Conflict Resolution
This Fulbright program provides an opportunity for Palestinian women and men who hold at least a BA-level degree, and who have work experience or demonstrated interest in some aspect of conflict resolution. This grant is for is a one-year, non-degree program in the field of conflict resolution at a recognized institution of higher learning in the United States.
Eligibility and Application: This program is open to graduate students and professionals studying and/or currently pursuing a career in conflict resolution. The grant will include full tuition, a living stipend, travel, and health insurance. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English with a TOEFL score of at least 550. Citizens or permanent residents of the United States are not eligible to apply.
Deadline: The submission deadline was November 22, and has passed. For more information please call the AMIDEAST office at El-Bireh at (02) 240-8023/4/5.
High School and Undergraduate Study
Partnerships for Learning Undergraduate Studies Program (PLUS)
Complete Your Bachelor’s Degree in the U.S.!
Perfect Your English Language!
Gain New Skills and Perspectives!
The Partnership for Learning Undergraduate Studies (PLUS) Program, a new initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs, puts a U.S. degree within the grasp of outstanding undergraduate students across the Arab world who previously had little access to such opportunities. The program seeks high performing undergraduate students who are already enrolled at home/regional institutions and provides full scholarships for enhancing their English language and study skills at American institutions before completing an undergraduate degree and graduating from a U.S. university.
PLUS Eligibility Requirements:
A citizen, national or permanent resident qualified to hold a valid passport issued by the country in which you reside
Enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (at time of application) and have completed at least two years of undergraduate study, with a minimum GPA of B+, or “Very Good”
Academic major in a field within the liberal arts, humanities or social sciences
Minimum English language proficiency of 450 TOEFL/ITP or 133 TOEFL/CBT at the time of application
Able to demonstrate leadership potential, adaptability, and aptitude for educational and cultural exchange
Able to begin the exchange program in the United States during spring 2005
Able to receive and maintain a U.S. J-1 visa
From an under-represented and/or economically disadvantaged community
Committed to returning to your home country upon completion of the program
NOTE: Fields of study should fall within the broad categories of the liberal arts, humanities and social sciences, such as, but not limited to: history, languages and literature, sociology, political science, area studies, anthropology, education, media, music, fine and performing arts, philosophy, psychology and religious studies, etc. Applications will NOT be accepted from candidates in fields of engineering, architecture, business, finance, economics, accounting, computer science, medical and applied health sciences.
The application deadline for the 2005 competition has passed. Please check this website or visit the AMIDEAST website: http://www.amideast.org for further information and future competition dates.
Partnerships for Learning Youth Exchange and Study Program (YES)
YES program scholarships, funded by the U.S. Department of State, give secondary school students in many Arab and Islamic countries a new opportunity to study at American high schools and live with American host families for one academic year. The program seeks to improve cooperation and mutual understanding between Americans and the peoples of the Middle East and North Africa in several ways.
Students will be enrolled in a full academic year of high school study in the United States, attending classes, labs and extracurricular programs with their American classmates. YES students will also participate in special enrichment activities, including community service, youth leadership training, a civics education program and other activities that will develop a well-rounded understanding of American culture through interaction with diverse groups of Americans. Likewise, participating students will act as cultural ambassadors to their American host communities, becoming invaluable resources for Americans, whose contact with YES students will provide them with an opportunity to learn about the rich and vibrant cultures of the Middle East and North Africa. Through these substantive, personal encounters, YES students will be able to both teach and learn, while strengthening their English communication skills.
The application deadline for the 2005-2006 competition has passed. Please check this website or visit the AMIDEAST website: http://www.amideast.org for further information and future competition dates.
For more information:
Educational Exchange
Universities & American Studies
