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The scholarships will cover 50% of the student's tuition for a one year international diploma program, with Australian accreditation in film making, 3D animation, multi-media and graphic design and audio engineering.
Detailed information on the scholarship program is available on line. Applications may be accepted on-line until August 16th 2007. Successful applicants will be announced in early September 2007 and studies will commence in October 2007. The selection will be based on a cross section of criteria which includes creativity, economic circumstances and the potential of the student to value add to their community upon graduation. The selections will be made by an SAE Scholarship Committee.
Allocations for the 140 scholarships for the Levant and North Africa are broken down as follows: Egypt, 30; Sudan, 10; Jordan, 10; Iraq, 30; Palestine, 20; Lebanon, 20; and Syria, 20.
In addition to this, Jordan scholarship winners may utilize their scholarship for the two year diploma program which has both international and local accreditation by the Jordan Ministry of Higher Education and Al Balqa University. Upon graduation, all students will be better positioned for consideration - subject to visa application criteria at the time - to continue studies for a degree qualification at one of the SAE degree centers in Australia.
"Australia has a long and proud history of providing aid and support at a variety of levels to developing countries, including education, and boasting a strong reputation for providing world class education. This scholarship program is a demonstration of Australian good-will, openness and a willingness to help & support Jordan's positioning as a regional hub for higher education, as well as providing students in the Levant and North African region, with an opportunity to study at one of the region's most state of the art campuses, the new SAE Institute Amman Campus,"
said H.E. Mr. Trevor Peacock, Ambassador of Australia in Jordan.
"We are very grateful to the Australian Government for this huge show of support for the SAE institute as we begin our first year of operation at our Amman Campus. The scholarships will enable students from across the region to study & be provided with hands on training in a multi-million dollar state of the art facility and equipment in Amman. The SAE Amman campus is the most modern & well resourced educational facility of its kind in the entire Middle East," said Ibrahim Al Safadi, CEO, SAE Institute Jordan.
The objective is to provide this unique study program withas broad an applicant base as possible and the scholarship fund will pay 50% of the published course fees on behalf of the successful applicant, thus effectively growing the number of students that may take advantage of experiencing an SAE education in SAE's newest facility in Amman.
"We believe that an internationally recognized & accredited education can provide a giant step toward poverty alleviation and self determination, especially in developing & war torn countries. On this basis SAE has joined forces & resources and has sought donations & support from a number of private, industry and Government agencies to provide this broad based and uniquely Australian education opportunity to those that meet the application acceptance criteria" said Mr. Romy Hawatt, Senior Executive, SAE International.
"SAE Institute will continue to set the pace & lead the way, actively enhancing and delivering an education that corresponds with the latest technical advancements & global industry needs. We will continue to work to spread the benefit of our lead positioning by educating as wide an international student base as is possible within territories warranting support. The SAE scholarship program is evidence of our commitment to helping to create a sense of community and a generally better world through the provision of practical education & training," said Hawatt.
Posted by Medilyn Manibo, Assistant News Editor
