AMIDEAST Scholarships

At AMIDEAST Education Abroad Programs in the Arab World, we are committed to providing financial assistance to students participating on our programs in the Middle East and North Africa. AMIDEAST currently awards two types of scholarships:
1) AMIDEAST Education Abroad Need-Based Scholarships
2) AMIDEAST Blog Abroad Scholarships
 
In addition to information regarding these scholarships, this page also includes:

• a set of Frequently Asked Questions about scholarships,
  
• a list of external scholarships, and
  
• a series of scholarships search engines.
  

 Scholarship Eligibility
Funding is available only to citizens and permanent residents of the United States participating in AMIDEAST Education Abroad Programs in Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Oman, and Tunisia. Awards will be made only to students who submit a completed scholarship application and a complete program application by the established deadlines (see below).
Scholarship applications from all qualified students will be considered. However, preference will be given to applicants who fulfill one or more of the following criteria:

• First-generation college students and/or members of groups that historically have been underrepresented on study abroad programs
  
• Demonstrated serious financial need
  
• Demonstrated academic excellence
  
• Currently enrolled at a college or university that is either a member of the AMIDEAST Academic Consortium or an AMIDEAST Affiliate.
  

Please note, the above criteria are NOT requirements for a scholarship applicant. Students from all institutions and backgrounds are eligible for AMIDEAST Scholarships.
Scholarships will be awarded for one semester or one summer term only. Participants in multiple AMIDEAST programs must re-apply for future scholarships after the initial program award.
Scholarship Application Deadlines
The deadlines below are the dates by which all application materials (the online application and all supporting scholarship documents) must be received at AMIDEAST Headquarters in Washington, DC. Late applications will not be considered.

Summer Programs                                       March 15
Fall or Academic Year Programs              April 15 
Spring Programs                                           October 15
 
1) AMIDEAST Education Abroad Need-Based Scholarships 
AMIDEAST Education Abroad Need-Based Scholarships are awarded in the form of a program fee reduction and range between $500 and $1500 for summer programs, and between $500 and $3,000 for semester programs. In exceptional circumstances, awards of up to $2000 may be made for summer programs, and up to $5000 for semester andprograms.
Responsibilities of Need-Based Scholarship Recipients
Each recipient of an AMIDEAST Need-Based Scholarship are required to submit a written or photo essay about his/her study abroad experience within one month of the program end date. Essays should be approximately three paragraphs in length and photo essays should include at least three photos with a short description paragraph for each photo. All submissions should be sent to DocsEdAbroad@amideast.org and photos should be included as separate attachments. When sending the scholarship essays, students should note in the submission email if permission is given to AMIDEAST to use the work on the Education Abroad collaborative blog or other social media sites. Students should mark their calendars for one month after the program date so essays are submitted on time.
Application Process for Need-Based Scholarships
To be considered for a Need-Based Scholarship, please submit the required documents by the appropriate deadline. A complete application includes the following:

• A completed scholarship application form, available HERE,
  
• On a separate page, include a 500 word, typed, single-spaced, essay on your financial need. Details are provided in the application.
  
• A resume
  

The completed documents must be scanned and emailed to DocsEdAbroad@amideast.org by the deadlines listed below. Late applications will not be accepted.
To be eligible for a scholarship you must also submit your complete program application by the published deadline; in addition to financial need as assessed on the scholarship application form, AMIDEAST will also take into consideration the information provided in program applications when making award decisions.
NOTES for Need-Based Scholarships:
Scholarships are awarded for only one term at a time. If you are an Academic Year student and receive a scholarship your first semester and would like to apply for a scholarship for your second semester, you must submit a new scholarhisp application by the dedlines listed below. In order for your scholarship to be finalized for your second semester, you must achieve a 3.0 GPA during your first semester. 
Students planning on participating on the FIE/AMIDEAST Peace and Conflict Resolution Program in Jordan are eligible only for FIE scholarships. For more information, please visit the FIE Scholarship Page.
 
2) AMIDEAST Blog Abroad Scholarships
Up to four recipients are selected to act as a “correspondents” for our Jordan, Morocco and Oman semester-long programs. These correspondents submit a blog entry based on a choice of topics every two weeks. While developing travel and creative writing skills, students also critically reflect in writing on their education abroad experience with AMIDEAST.

Selected bloggers derive the following benefits:

•   $1,000 scholarship, which will be awarded in the form of an AMIDEAST program fee reduction
  
•   Travel writing experience and editorial support
  
•   Frequent publishing on AMIDEAST’s collaborative student blog, Mosaic
  

Responsibilities of Blog Abroad Correspondents
Every two weeks, recipients must submit a 500-700 word blog entry which includes at least one photograph. The blog entry should address one of a series of topics from a selected list provided to correspondents at the beginning of the semester from the AMIDEAST Education Abroad Headquarters office
Entries must represent both the correspondent and AMIDEAST in a professional manner – no vulgar or inappropriate language and no entries which show disrespect for the host-country or people. AMIDEAST reserves the right to ask you to edit your blog posting prior to its publishing
Entries and photographs must be e-mailed to DocsEdAbroad@amideast.org by the deadlines provided.
If the recipient anticipates an entry to be late, they must e-mail Education Abroad to provide substantial reasoning (illness, excursions, etc.). Failure to provide regular blog entries without approval from AMIDEAST Headquarters staff may result in revocation of the scholarship funds.
Application Process for Blog Abroad Scholarships
To be considered for a Blog Abroad Scholarship, please submit the required documents by the appropriate deadline. A complete application will include the following:

• A completed scholarship application form, available HERE,
  
• On a separate page, include a 500 word, typed, single-spaced, sample blog entry. Topics are provided in the application.
  
• A resume
  
• A link to your current blog (if applicable)
  

The completed documents must be scanned and emailed to DocsEdAbroad@amideast.org by the deadlines listed below. Late applications will not be accepted.

To be eligible for a scholarship you must also submit your complete program application by the published deadline. In addition to financial need as assessed on the scholarship application form, AMIDEAST will also take into consideration the information provided in program applications when making award decisions.
Please keep in mind that applicants to the AMIDEAST Blog Abroad Scholarship are also eligible to the AMIDEAST Education Abroad Scholarships which are both merit- and need-based.

source de l'annonce:
http://www.amideast.org/abroad/about-us/scholarships/scholarships