Need-based scholarships are funded by AMIDEAST education abroad programs for USA students to study in Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia and Oman. Need-based scholarships are awarded in the form of a program fee reduction. Average between $500 and $1500 for summer programs and between $500 and $3,000 for semester and academic-year programs. Students must be currently enrolled at a college or university that is either a member of the AMIDEAST Academic Consortium or an AMIDEAST Affiliate. Scholarships will be provided on the basis of financial need and academic excellence. Application deadlines are March 15, 2014, April 15, 2014 and October 15, 2014.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided to learn any of the courses offered by the university.
Course Level: Currently enrolled at a college or university that is either a member of the AMIDEAST Academic Consortium or an AMIDEAST Affiliate.
Scholarship Provider: AMIDEAST
Scholarship can be taken at: Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia, and Oman
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( votes)Eligibility:-Funding is available only to American students on AMIDEAST Education Abroad Programs in Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia, and Oman.
-Awards are made only to students who submit a completed scholarship application and a complete program application by the established deadlines (see below).
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The students of USA can apply for these need based scholarships.
Scholarship Description: AMIDEAST Education Abroad Need-Based Scholarships are awarded in the form of a program fee reduction and average between $500 and $1000 for summer programs, and between $500 and $2,000 for semester and academic-year programs. In exceptional circumstances, awards of up to $2000 may be made for summer programs, and up to $5000 for semester and academic-year programs.
Number of awards offered: Not Known
Duration of award(s): Not Known
What does it cover? AMIDEAST Education Abroad Need-Based Scholarships are awarded in the form of a program fee reduction and average between $500 and $1500 for summer programs, and between $500 and $3,000 for semester and academic-year programs.
Selection Criteria: • Currently enrolled at a college or university that is either a member of the AMIDEAST Academic Consortium or an AMIDEAST Affiliate.
• First-generation college students and/or members of groups that historically have been underrepresented on study abroad programs.
• Demonstrated serious financial need
• Demonstrated academic excellence
Notification: Not Known
How to Apply: The mode of applying is electronically.
To be considered for a Need-Based Scholarship, please submit the required documents by the appropriate deadline. A complete application includes the following:
-A completed scholarship application form.
-On a separate page, include a 500 word, typed, single-spaced, essay on your financial need. Details are provided in the application.
-A resume
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadlines are March 15, 2014, April 15, 2014 and October 15, 2014.