Southern New Hampshire expands refugee education initiative

Leveraging U.S. College Scholarships for Syrian Students

The Syrian Youth Empowerment initiative guides high-school students in Syria through the U.S. college application process. Its cofounder #George_Batah explains the importance of Syrians winning scholarships to study in the U.S.

▻https://www.newsdeeply.com/refugees/articles/2017/07/11/leveraging-u-s-college-scholarships-for-syrian-students-2
#USA #Etats-Unis

Southern New Hampshire University announces first phase of initiative to expand higher education access to refugees.

Southern New Hampshire University has received $10 million from anonymous donors to expand its refugee education initiative, which it has piloted in the #Kiziba refugee camp in #Rwanda.

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The #Columbia Scholarship Program for Displaced Persons

Columbia University has launched a scholarship program to support individuals who have been displaced as a result of the conflict in Syria. These students will receive full tuition, housing, travel, and living assistance while pursuing their undergraduate degree at Columbia University’s School of General Studies. Applicants must have been displaced by the conflict in Syria, and currently residing in Jordan, Lebanon, or Turkey, or residing under Temporary Protected Status in the US. Students will begin their studies in fall 2018.

▻https://globalcenters.columbia.edu/news/columbia-scholarship-program-displaced-persons-0