Jusoor-UAB Scholarship

The Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) is a public university located in the city of Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain. UAB ranks second in Spain and is among the 100 best European universities. It is known for its high quality research and teaching. They offer over 36 graduate programs taught entirely in English.

‍The Fundació Autònoma Solidaria (FAS) is an NGO affiliated with the university that aims to promote social change. One of their programs is to engage refugee and asylum seeking youth in education. Jusoor has established a partnership with FAS and UAB to support up to two Syrian students to study at UAB. 

‍Jusoor is proud to be partners with UAB and FAS since 2021 to support Syrian scholars. The Jusoor-UAB Scholarship will support up to two master’s level awards for Syrian students who wish to pursue their studies at UAB. The scholarship will be to study a one-year master’s degree for the 2023-2024 academic year. The amount will cover tuition fees, living expenses, health insurance and travel costs. 

‍The Jusoor - UAB Scholarship will be open for both men and women, applicants should demonstrate financial need and be living either in Syria or a surrounding host country (i.e. Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey, Iraq or Egypt).

‍Eligible degrees are listed below and you can read more about them here:

• Advanced English Studies
• Advanced Genetics
• Advanced Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
• Applied Research in Economics and Business
• Bioinformatics
• Economics and Business Administration
• High Energy Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology
• Industrial Chemistry and Introduction to Chemical Research
• Internet of Things for e-Health
• Modeling for Science and Engineering
• Political Science
• Zoonoses and One Health

Eligibility Criteria

• meet the academic requirements of UAB; it is their responsibility to determine whether they do by visiting the respective program pages.
• be Syrian, Palestinian-Syrian or have a Syrian Travel Document
• have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• not already have a master’s degree
• demonstrate at least C1 English Language Proficiency according to the European Framework of Reference for Languages (exceptions might be made for a B2 level)
• Provide an IELTS/ TOEFL exam certificate if they have one 
• have a strong record of leadership and community engagement, as demonstrated through volunteer and/or work experience
• demonstrate willingness and intent to contribute to the redevelopment of Syria
• be willing to engage with the Jusoor and FAS communities
• be living in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey, Egypt or Iraq.

Language Requirements:

Candidates must demonstrate at least C1 English Language Proficiency according to the European Framework of Reference for Languages. Please refer to this chart for your self-assessment: https://rm.coe.int/CoERMPublicCommonSearchServices/DisplayDCTMContent?documentId=090000168045bb52

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