English Access Microscholarship Program

Student News

We’re happy to announce that Access is officially “social!”  We have new and exciting opportunities for Access students, teachers, alumni, and coordinators worldwide to connect with each other.

The Access Network: a custom-designed site exclusively for Access participants. This site features discussion forums, blogs, photos, videos, and chats. Members can make friends within the Network and enjoy getting to know each other. Teachers are able to discuss Access best practices and share resources on the forum. While students are able to discuss their commitment to learning and leadership, and will have the opportunity to apply to be “discussion leaders” about topics they consider important.

Facebook – English Access Microscholarship Program Headquarters: a fan page connecting our programs worldwide.  We encourage programs to share photos  and stories and individuals to introduce themselves and share their thoughts about Access. We’re also trying to connect with the many program and country-wide Access Facebook pages.

 
The Access Alumni Community:  A community for current and former Access students and teachers on the State Alumni network, with features like an online resource center of academic journals for Access alumni.

Program Description

AMIDEAST is now accepting applications for the 2013‐2014 English Access Microscholarship Program, funded by the United States Department of State through the American Consulate General in Jerusalem. This 2‐year program targets Palestinian youth in grades nine and ten who would not normally have access to such opportunities. Those accepted into the program will learn English and develop other communication skills; gain a more in‐depth understanding of U.S. culture and society; develop civic values through community service activities; and prepare for educational and career opportunities that enable them to contribute to their society’s development. The Access program will benefit non‐elite youth in the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem.

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

The two-year curriculum will consist of 360 instructional hours broken down as follows:

  • 240 hours of English language instruction
  • 85 hours of intensive summer English language instruction
  • 15 hours of public speaking and discourse analysis training
  • 20 hours of cultural enrichment, leadership development, and community service activities

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

In order to be considered for English Access Microscholarship Program, a student must meet all of the following requirements:

  • Come from an underprivileged/disadvantaged background
  • Have an 'A' average grade in both overall average and in English
  • Must be entering high school grades 9 or 10 in Fall 2013
  • Must be born before June 1, 2000
  • NOT an American Citizen or Green Card Holder
  • Be able to participate in a two-year English training program beginning in May 2013 and ending in February 2015
  • Be willing to participate in American Cultural Enrichment and Community Service activities
  • Be a resident of one of the following cities/districts:

    Nablus

    Jericho

    Gaza City

    Ramallah

    Jerusalem

    Rafah

    Jenin

    Bethlehem

    Khan Younis

    Qalqiliya

    Hebron

    North Gaza

    Salfeet

    Tulkarem

    Gaza Middle Area


Deadline to submit an application:
April 30, 2013

Note: Incomplete applications wil not be considered 

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