University of the Middle East Project

Please note: this program has no affiliation with UME.  We are publishing this information as a courtesy to our alumni and colleagues in the Egypt.

AMIDEAST has announced the new round of the Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (IFP) for the academic year 2009/2010. The International Fellowships Program was launched by the Ford Foundation in the year 2000 to provide opportunities for advanced study to exceptional individuals who will use this education to become leaders in their respective fields, furthering development in their own countries and greater economic and social justice worldwide. The Fellowship will cover tuition, living allowance, travel, and health insurance. Once selected, Fellows may enroll in universities in any part of the world, including Egypt. The program offers 28 scholarships (master’s and doctor’s degrees) in any of the following fields:

Education, Creativity and Freedom
Higher Education & Scholarship
Sexuality & Reproductive Health
Religion, Society & Culture
Media
Arts & Culture
Asset Building & Community Development
Workforce Development
Development Finance & Economic Security
Environment & Development
Community Development

Peace & Social Justice
Human Rights
International Cooperation
Governance & Management
Civil Society

For more information, or to download an applicatin, consult the AMIDEAST/Cairo website: http://www.amideast.org/programs_services/exchange_programs/ifp/cairo/default.htm

Please note: this program has no affiliation with UME.  We are publishing this information as a courtesy to our alumni and colleagues in the Egypt.