Amman, Jordan – The EDU-SYRIA programme, funded by the European Union (EU) and managed by the German Jordanian University (GJU) in cooperation with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), Zarqa University (ZU), and Al Hussein Technical University (HTU) is pleased to announce a new package of fully funded scholarships for master’s, bachelor’s, and technical degree for the 2025/2026 academic year.
These scholarships target Jordanian youth from host communities who benefit from charitable support funds (National Aid Fund (NAF), Zakat Fund (ZF), Tkiyet Um Ali (TUA), and Al-Aman Fund (AF)) as well as young Syrian refugees holding asylum seeker status from UNHCR and magnetic security cards in Jordan. The programme aims to enhance academic and professional skills, improve employability, and contribute to building a brighter future for individuals and their communities.
A total of 120 scholarships are available, distributed as follows: Master’s Degree Scholarships: 50 scholarships, including 45 for Jordanians who benefit from charitable support funds at partner universities such as Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), German Jordanian University (GJU), Mutah University (MU), and Yarmouk University (YU), and 5 for Syrian refugees at GJU in specific academic disciplines. Applications are open until Sunday, 31 August 2025.
As for Bachelor’s Degree Scholarships, there are 30 fully funded scholarships for Syrian refugees at Zarqa University in all specializations except dentistry. The registration period is open from Monday, 18 August 2025, to Sunday, 31 August 2025, and the application process will be conducted in collaboration with UNHCR.
As for Vocational Education Scholarships (Technical Degree) there are 40 scholarships at Al Hussein Technical University (HTU) comprises 20 scholarships for Syrian refugees and 20 scholarships for Jordanian students funded by the Al-Aman Fund.
Rayan Shahadeh, a Syrian refugee and beneficiary of the EDU-SYRIA Graduate Studies Scholarship Programme (GSSP) in social work major, shared his experience: "The EDU-SYRIA Graduate Studies Scholarship Programme has been truly life-changing. It has fostered my personal growth and expanded my knowledge and research skills, empowering me to tackle critical societal challenges."
Fatmeh Al Khaja, a Syrian refugee and beneficiary of the bachelor’s scholarships in the nursing major, said: "As a nurse, it’s wonderful to care for newborn babies. Their laughter warms the heart. I feel happy when they leave the hospital healthy."
The EDU-SYRIA programme is part of the project “Higher Education Support for Syrian Refugees and Jordanian Youth Beneficiaries of Charitable Support Institutions,” funded by the EU, with total funding to date reaching EUR 37.6 million. The programme offers young people opportunities to pursue higher education (bachelor’s and master’s degrees), vocational education, technical training, pre-service teacher diplomas, entrepreneurship support programmes, preparatory courses for labour market entry, and summer programmes for high school students.
In collaboration with several institutions under the leadership of GJU, the EDU-SYRIA programme has awarded over 4,000 scholarships to date.
For more information about the scholarships, eligibility criteria, and the application process, please visit the EDU-SYRIA website at: https://edu-syria.eu/