Eligibility Criteria

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To apply for the program, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:

1. Be a citizen of one of the following countries: Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia, Syria, Yemen, Iraq, and West Bank and Gaza (including Palestinians residing outside of the West Bank and Gaza).
2. Be committed to completing your Master’s degree within two years, starting from the beginning of the academic year.
3. Be committed to pursuing research that is based on evidence and has the potential to influence public policy.
4. Demonstrate academic excellence by maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0 throughout the academic years.
5. Demonstrate financial need status as per the application requirements. Applicants should be underrepresented or economically deserving students. Applicants should submit the relevant financial aid application and provide the necessary documentation as specified in the application.

Note: American citizens and Green Card holders are not eligible to apply