Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Program in Lebanon
Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, provides scholarships for high school students (14-16 years old) to spend one academic year in the United States. The program is vital to expanding communication between the peoples of the United States and Lebanon to promote mutual understanding and respect. Students live with host families, attend high school, engage in activities to learn about American society and values, acquire leadership skills, and help educate Americans about Lebanese culture.
Kennedy-Lugar YES scholarships cover all major expenses, including airfare, room and board, health insurance, pocket money and education supplies.
The program supports students with disabilities and encourages their participation.
The Hope Fund Scholarship
The Hope Fund Scholarship matches bright, underprivileged Palestinian refugee students with full undergraduate scholarships at U.S. colleges and universities. Interested students should contact our Educational Adviser for more details about this year’s program application and deadline.
For more information about the Hope Fund and its work on behalf of Palestinian students in Lebanon, Jordan, and the West Bank and Gaza, please click on the following link: www.thehopefund.org.
The deadline for the new cycle is February 28, 2013.
Diana Kamal Scholarship Search Fund
This fund was established in memory of Senior Vice President Diana Kamal who passed away after 28 years of distinguished service at AMIDEAST. In recognition of her dedication to international educational exchange, this fund identifies talented young Arab students and matches them with scholarship opportunities at U.S. colleges and universities. This important scholarship program builds upon the successes we have had in Lebanon for the past nine years in matching talented Lebanese students with U.S. university scholarships.
To learn more about this scholarship's application procedure and eligibility requirements, click here.
For more information contact: lebanon@amideast.org
David Mize Scholarship
Are you interested in pursuing your undergraduate education in the U.S.A.?
The David Mize Scholarship was made possible through a generous annual contribution from an Egyptian-American businessman and alumnus of top U.S. educational institutions in honor of former AMIDEAST/Egypt Country Director David Mize and in recognition of his dedication and commitment to the field of international education and exchange.
The Scholarship will serve gifted Egyptian students who are interested in pursuing their undergraduate degrees in the United States.
Through the David Mize Scholarship, AMIDEAST/Egypt will assist eligible Egyptian undergraduates in identifying and applying for scholarships at U.S. colleges and universities that match their qualifications. The scholarships will be awarded to competent Egyptian undergraduates with excellent academic records and leadership potential.
Successful candidates may pursue their studies in any field of study except law, medicine, pharmacy, and dentistry.
If you are interested in applying to the David Mize Scholarship please contact cairo-advising@amideast.org.
To obtain an application form, click here or visit AMIDEAST/Egypt at EducationUSA Center, 23 Mossadak Street, Dokki, Giza.
Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must:
How is AMIDEAST Making a Difference?
- Building Cross-Cultural Understanding
- Expanding educational opportunities
- Preparing individuals for jobs in the global economy
- Strengthening institutions and communities
- Empowering Women and Youth
AMIDEAST is a leading American non-profit organization engaged in international education, training and development activities in the Middle East and North Africa.
Founded in 1951, in its early years AMIDEAST focused on promoting U.S. study to students in the MENA region and managing U.S. scholarships and exchanges such as the flagship Fulbright program. While these important programs continue apace, our work has expanded significantly.
Today AMIDEAST programs and services touch the lives of half a million individuals a year – improving educational opportunities and quality, strengthening local institutions, and developing language and professional skills critical for success in the global economy.
A registered 501(c)3 non-governmental organization, AMIDEAST depends on outside support to sustain its mission. Contributions are tax-exempt and help us expand scholarship opportunities for less served populations.
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