CIEE: Amman - Diplomacy and Policy Studies
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Diplomats and policymakers need linguistic talents and a deep awareness of local issues. Through our Diplomacy and Policy Studies program, we’ll set you on the path to understanding some of the most deep-seated conflicts in the world with acute la... read more
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I improved my language abilities, made good networking connections, and added to my resume with an internship. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Learned where the holes were in my Arabic vocabulary base. Learned what a "developing country" looks like; what "democracy building" really means, how news censorship affects people; how an unstable region affects people like my politically conservative host parents and my friend, a Syrian refugee living in Jordan. To put names ... A student - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
a lot juliette.martin35 - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Ministry visits and guest speakers made the program really interesting and CIEE organized some great trips. My language skills improved, I got to travel more around the Middle East, and I definitely have a much better understanding of Middle Eastern politics. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Language/cultural knowledge that you can't gain from the States. As well as academic skills because of my exposure to other students and learning styles. It was definitely worthwhile!! holly.johnson.543 - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
Arabic language A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
One of the best things I learned was the abstract idea of how to be comfortable travelling on my own and living abroad. Stephen K - Texas A&M University - College Station View Entire Review
About
Study abroad in Amman and you'll:
- Learn about international relations, political science, and economics with a Jordanian and Middle Eastern focus
- Engage with local experts, government officials, and diplomats through cooperation with the Jordan Institute of Diplomacy (JID)
- Improve your Arabic language skills through coursework in both modern standard Arabic and colloquial Jordanian Arabic
- Do an optional internship at a local or international NGO or business
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
Instruction Language(s):
- Arabic
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
- Arabic Language and Literature
- Political Science and Government
Minimum GPA:
3.3Website
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CIEE Scholarships
Qualifying programs: all summer, semester or year-long CIEE programs
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Current attendee at an MSI
$2,000 for semester, $1,000 for internship, $500 for summer
Open to all CIEE alum and participants from high school and college study abroad, teach abroad, and tefl certifcations.
$200
Travel costs to and from study abroad or internship program. Pell-eligible; first-come, first-served.
$1,000
Qualifying programs: CIEE’s Sustainability and the Environment, or Tropical Ecology and Conservation summer, semester or year-long programs.
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Qualifying programs: CIEE summer, semester, or year-long programs that offer research opportunities. Please check the home page of your program of interest to see what awards are offered for that program.
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Deduction off of non‑consecutive in‑person terms for CIEE alumni or sibling of alumni.
10% discount
Qualifying programs: CIEE summer, semester, or year-long programs in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Please check the home page of your program of interest to see what awards are offered for that program.
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Qualifying programs: CIEE’s Community and Public Health summer, semester or year-long programs.
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Enroll in more than one four-week summer session
20%
Federal Pell Grant-eligible students can receive a GAIN Travel Grant up to $1,000 when they complete their CIEE Scholarships and Grants application by our published deadlines. Gilman Scholarship applicants can receive a CIEE Go Global Grant AND a GAIN Travel Grant totally up to $4,000!
Up to $1,000 per student
CIEE offers substantial grants for students who choose our innovative Open Campus Block program. Available at 13 CIEE Global Institutes around the globe, Open Campus invites students across majors to study in up to three international locations in one semester.
Up to $3,000 per student
To increase access to study abroad by more students from Minority Serving Institutions (MSI), CIEE will cover 100% of program fees and travel costs for 10 students from 10 different MSIs to participate in an intensive 4-week, 3-credit summer study abroad program. To become a Frederick Douglass Global Fellow, students must be nominated and receive letters of recommendation.
100% of program fee and travel costs
Students who enroll in more than one four-week session receive a 20% discount off each additional session.
20% discount
Qualified applicants not chosen for a full fellowship are guaranteed a $1,500 program grant and possible university match, $3,000***
$1,500 per student
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