North African Community Health Initiative (NACHI)

We are not currently accepting applications. Please check this page for updates.

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs, Legacy International and AMIDEAST are pleased to announce the launch of the North African Community Health Initiative (NACHI)

This program, which will take place over two years, provides community health care professionals from Morocco and Egypt a new set of tools, resources, and knowledge to enhance rural health care services and address some of the pressing needs in their respective communities. Particularly those who serve marginalized populations (women and children). 

Program activities will introduce the “fellows” (delegates) to transferable public health strategies, practices, and program models.  Techniques for using media to educate women and children in such topics as reproductive health, nutrition, hygiene and sanitation will also be covered. For more information (participant overview, eligibility requirements and frequently asked questions), please visit:
 
http://www.legacyintl.org/our-programs/north-africa-community-health-initiative/
 
Selected candidates participate in an intensive, month-long program in the U.S.
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AMIDEAST Dokki Saturdays schedule

Starting November 20, 2010, AMIDEAST Dokki Branch will be open the second and third Saturday of each month

Saturday Working Hours: from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm 

- Saturday November 20,  2010

- Saturday December 11, 2010

- Saturday December 18, 2010

- Saturday January 8, 2011

- Saturday January 15, 2011

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Eligible Tomorrow’s Leaders Fields of Study

The following are the ONLY majors available under the Tomorrow’s Leadership (TL) Scholarship for Egyptian students beginning in the 2011-2012 school year.

Available majors are listed by university

 
American University of Beirut
Bachelor of Arts degrees
• Arabic Languages and Literature (B.A.)
• Archaeology (B.A.)
• Art History (B.A.)
• Economics (B.A.)
• Education/Elementary (B.A.)
• English Language (B.A.)
• English Literature (B.A.)
• History (B.A.)
• Philosophy (B.A.)
• Political Science (B.A.)
• Public Administration (B.A.)
• Psychology (B.A.)
• Sociology-Anthropology (B.A.)
• Statistics (B.A.)
• Studio Arts (B.A.)
 
Bachelor of Agriculture and Food Studies degree
• Nutrition and Dietetics (B.S.)
 
Bachelor of Science degrees
• Biology (B.S.
• Chemistry (B.S)\
• Computer Science (B.S)
• Geology (B.S)
• Mathematics (B.S.)
• Petroleum Studies (B.S.)
• Physics (B.S.)
• Statistics (B.S.)
 
Bachelor of Business Administration degree
• Business Administration (B.B.A)
Concentration in accounting, finance, management, marketing and business information or decision systems
 
Lebanese American University
Bachelor of Arts degrees/School of Arts and Sciences
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Tomorrow’s Leaders Scholarship Program

We are not currently accepting applications. Please check this page for updates.
The U.S. Department of State’s Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) and AMIDEAST are pleased to announce this year’s recruitment for the Tomorrow’s Leaders Scholarship Program. The Tomorrow’s Leaders Scholarship Program is a MEPI initiative for capable and highly motivated high school seniors in the Middle East and North Africa who are from underserved backgrounds. The program will provide four-year university scholarships and internship opportunities at select institutions of higher learning in the Middle East to students who have the potential to become leaders. 
 
Participation in the program includes: travel; academic fees for four years of university at AUB or LAU; a study abroad experience in the U.S.; accident and sickness insurance; housing; and a monthly allowance.

Eligibility:

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DKSSF

 

The Diana Kamal Scholarship Search Fund (DKSSF)

The Diana Kamal Scholarship Search Fund (DKSSF) was developed 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.

The Diana Kamal Scholarship Search Fund (DKSSF) is designed to help academically gifted and well rounded undergraduate students from underprivileged backgrounds to gain admittance and secure financial aid to attend a college or university in the United States.

Eligibility Requirements:

1.      Students currently residing in Egypt (applicants with dual nationality are not accepted).
2.      Students should be enrolled in grade 12.
3.      Students with a minimum SAT Reasoning Test score of 2000 on the critical reading and math sections.
4.      Students with a minimum iBT TOEFL score of 80 – 90
 

Students must submit the following:
 

1.      Complete the online DKSSF program application
2.      Official school tr
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Test Preparation/English Language Assessment Materials

New English Language Assessment Tools

AMIDEAST is the national preferred vendor in Egypt for a new three-tier English proficiency assessment and training program created by the Educational Testing Service. Help your students achieve the real-life language skills they'll need wherever language is spoken. Choose the individual tools that meet your needs, or benefit from using all three:
 

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Professional Educational Services

Professional Skills Training 

Overview
 
AMIDEAST’s professional training programs provide individuals with the skills they need to succeed in today’s global marketplace. Our programs are relevant, targeted and designed to develop competency in a range of basic business skills and advanced management techniques. Closed training workshops are available to groups and organizations and can be further tailored to meet specific needs.
 
Program Methodology
 
In order to meet the current requirements and anticipate the future needs of its clients, AMIDEAST takes a unique approach to developing, designing and delivering high quality training.
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Special Projects

English Access Partnership Program (EAPP)

The English Access Partnership Program (EAPP) incorporates the fundamental features and goals of the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) English Access Microscholarship Program as administered in Egypt by the Regional English Language Office (RELO) of the U.S. Embassy. The USAID-funded EAPP intends to lay the foundation for a more sustainable approach to such a program for underserved youth in Egypt. It accomplishes this by focusing on partnerships with local institutions: The Integrated Care Society libraries in Cairo and The Misrt Public Library in Al- Khrga, The New Valley governorate.

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Offsite Service Providers

In October 2006, AMIDEAST signed affiliation agreements with private training centers in many cities and governorates across Egypt.
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English Language Registration and Placement

 

Registration and Placement -- Calendar 2009-2010


Term

Term Dates

Registration and Placement Test Dates

1001

November 8, 2009 – December 14, 2009

October 18- 29

1002

December 27, 2009 – January 31, 2010 

December 6 - 17

1003

February 7, 2010 – March 13, 2010

January 17 - 28

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