English Access Microscholarship Program
Since 2004, AMIDEAST/Kuwait has been managing the English Access Microscholarship Program in Kuwait -- a program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State to benefit Kuwaiti youth at public secondary schools from all governorates. To date, approximately 1000 students aged 13-15 have benefited from this two-year scholarship.
Students participate in 360 hours of English language instruction and additional workshops that introduce the youth to American culture, community service, policy issues, and career enhancement resources.
The English language curriculum strengthens English speaking, writing, listening, and reading skills with additional extracurricular activities. Activities may include guest speakers in the class, field trips in Kuwait for cultural activities (such as films, exhibitions and concerts), as well as visits to different Kuwaiti and American organizations.
AMIDEAST is pleased to announce the start of the recruitment process for this year's English Access Microscholarship Program. Please note that the application deadline date is December 31, 2012.
Eligibility Requirments:
- Must be a Kuwaiti citizen.
- Secondary school students who are currently enrolled in 8th or 9th Grade.
- Are between 13 and 15 years old.
- Should agree to commit to the program for two years.
- Must NOT be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, or have been born in the United States.
Required Documents:
- Application Form (Please download it from this page. Access Application forms are also available at our AMIDEAST office)
- Secondary school transcripts of last year (2011-2012)
- Copy of student's Civil ID.
- Copy of student's passport bio page
- Recent passport-size photograph.
For more information about the English Access Microscholarship Program, kindly please contact Training Program Assistant:
Sawsan Al-Hussain
Tel: (+965) 2247-0091 Ext. 6825
Email: salhussain@amideast.org
