Scholarships available for university-level Middle East study program in Egypt
Imagine spending four weeks this summer in Cairo, Egypt. Imagine visiting the Pyramids, riding a camel, and exploring some of the world's most renowned sites, while earning credits towards your degree.
Misr International University (MIU) in Cairo is offering a number of $5,000 scholarships to UPEI students for its Middle East Studies Program, an interdisciplinary program consisting of a number of courses in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Through this program, students gain a greater insight into the overall understanding of the Middle East, particularly its potential and its challenges.
From July 12 to August 6, 2009, students will have the opportunity to participate in an intensive study of the region's history and culture. They will take a maximum of two courses, which, upon successful completion, will be transferred back to UPEI. Possible choices include Ancient Egyptian History, Middle East Politics, Contemporary Arabic Literature, and Arabic Language for Foreigners. Course work includes classroom study and field trips.
The scholarships cover the cost of tuition, field trips, and transportation costs to and from accommodations and the airport. Students pay for their flight and living expenses.
Students are invited to attend an information session about the program on March 30, at 4 p.m., in Room 243 of McDougall Hall. The deadline for application is April 6, 2009. For more information and to obtain an application form, contact Sherilyn Acorn-LeClair, International Mobility Coordinator at 894-2837, sdacorn@upei.ca.
