Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is AMIDEAST?

AMIDEAST is a private, nonprofit organization devoted to strengthening mutual understanding and cooperation between Americans and the peoples of the Middle East and North Africa. AMIDEAST provides English language and professional skills training, educational advising, and testing services to hundreds of thousands of students and professionals in the Middle East and North Africa; supports numerous institutional development projects in the region; and administers educational exchange programs that enable students and professionals from the region to study in the United States and Americans to study in the region.

In what countries does AMIDEAST operate?

AMIDEAST has a presence and works cooperatively on projects in nearly every country in the Middle East and North Africa. Field offices are located in Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, West Bank/Gaza, and Yemen. AMIDEASTs headquarters are in Washington, D.C.

May I apply for a scholarship through AMIDEAST?

AMIDEAST does not provide scholarships; we administer scholarship programs such as the Fulbright and other government and private programs. Inquiries should be directed to the scholarship program itself or to the appropriate AMIDEAST field office.

Are there other organizations working to strengthen ties between Arabs and Americans?

Yes, there are numerous organizations working in the fields of U.S.-Arab relations as well as on Arab American issues.

Does AMIDEAST offer courses in the Arabic language?

AMIDEAST does offer colloquial Arabic courses at some of its field offices, but not in the United States. Those living in the Washington, DC area, who are interested in Arabic language courses, are advised to contact the Middle East Institute, the United States Department of Agriculture Graduate School, orGeorgetown University Continuing Education.

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