EDU–SYRIA IV Graduate Studies Scholarship Program (GSSP) for Jordanians & Syrian Refugees 2026

Omran Aburayya
Aug 17
3 min read

If you are a Jordanian student benefiting from charitable aid funds or a Syrian refugee living in Jordan and seeking to pursue a fully funded Master’s degree, applications are now open for the EDU–SYRIA IV Graduate Studies Scholarship Program (GSSP) for the academic year 2025/2026. This prestigious program, funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the German Jordanian University (GJU) in cooperation with the DAAD, offers a life-changing opportunity to advance your academic and professional career.

The program provides 50 full scholarships:

45 scholarships for Jordanians at four partner universities in Jordan.
5 scholarships for Syrian refugees at the German Jordanian University.

This initiative aims to empower youth by equipping them with advanced skills, improving their employability, and enabling them to contribute meaningfully to their communities.

🎓 Scholarship Summary

Location: Jordan
Host Institutions:
- Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST)
- German Jordanian University (GJU)
- Mutah University (MU)
- Yarmouk University (YU)
Study Level: Master’s degree (non-thesis track only)
Target Group:
- Jordanian youth benefiting from charitable support funds
- Syrian refugees holding UNHCR Asylum Seeker Certificate (ASC) and MOI card
Fields of Study: Engineering, Sciences, Health, Nursing, Agriculture, Computer Science, Law, Business, Education, Humanities, Social Work, and more (see details below).
Number of Awards: 50 (45 for Jordanians, 5 for Syrians)
Coverage:
- Full tuition and registration fees (up to 4 semesters)
- One-time admission fees
- Living stipend: €400 per semester (for 4 semesters)
- Full administrative and academic support
Duration: 2 years (4 semesters maximum)
Application Deadline: 31 August 2025 (midnight)
Start Date: First semester of the 2025/2026 academic year
Eligible Applicants: Jordanian aid fund beneficiaries and Syrian refugees residing in Jordan

⭐ Scholarship Overview

The EDU–SYRIA IV Graduate Studies Scholarship Program is part of the broader EDU-SYRIA IV project, which supports vulnerable youth through scholarships, vocational training, teacher certificates, entrepreneurship programs, and labor market courses. To date, the initiative has awarded over 4,000 scholarships.

For Jordanians, scholarships are offered at four universities (JUST, GJU, MU, YU) across a wide range of disciplines, including engineering, sciences, business, health sciences, nursing, education, agriculture, and more.

For Syrian refugees, the scholarships are offered exclusively at GJU, focusing on selected engineering and social science programs.

📚 Supported Fields of Study

For Jordanians

Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST): Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Computer Science, Architecture, Urban Planning, Linguistics, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Nutrition, and more.
Yarmouk University (YU): Accounting, Business Administration, Financial & Banking Sciences, Public & Private Law, Islamic Studies, Computer Science & IT, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Educational Administration, and Engineering.
Mutah University (MU): Arabic, English Literature & Linguistics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering Management, Mechanical & Chemical Engineering, Smart Grids, Law, Education, Psychology, Special Education, Sports Rehabilitation, Nutrition, Computer Science, and Nursing.
German Jordanian University (GJU): Computer Engineering, Environmental & Renewable Energy Engineering, Social Work (Migration & Refugees), Sustainable Buildings.

For Syrian Refugees (at GJU only)

MSc in Computer Engineering
MSc in Environmental & Renewable Energy Engineering
MSc in Sustainable Buildings
Master of Social Work (Migration & Refugees)

🎁 Scholarship Benefits

Full tuition and registration fees coverage for 4 semesters
One-time admission fee coverage
€400 stipend per semester (up to 4 semesters) for books and expenses
Full administrative and academic support throughout the program

✅ Eligibility Criteria

For Jordanians

Must be a beneficiary of aid funds (NAF, TUAF, Al-Aman Fund, Zakah Fund)
Age limit: under 28 years old at program start
Minimum GPA: Very Good in Bachelor’s degree
Consecutive field of study (Master’s must be related to Bachelor’s)
IELTS/TOEFL strongly recommended (priority given)
Women and applicants with special needs are encouraged to apply

For Syrian Refugees

Must be a Syrian refugee residing in Jordan
Possess UNHCR Asylum Seeker Certificate (ASC)
Possess valid MOI Service Card
Age limit: under 28 years old
Minimum GPA: Very Good in Bachelor’s degree
Consecutive field of study requirement
IELTS/TOEFL recommended (priority given)

📝 Application Procedure

Complete the online application form: Apply Here
Prepare and upload required documents:
- Completed application form
- Copy of National ID (Jordanians) or ASC + MOI card (Syrians)
- High school diploma (Tawjihi or equivalent)
- Bachelor’s degree certificate
- Full transcript of records
- CV/resume in English
- Recent photograph
- Proof of aid fund support (Jordanians only)
- Disability ID card (if applicable)
- TOEFL/IELTS results (recommended but not mandatory)

🔍 Selection Process

Round 1: Eligibility screening + document check
Round 2: Interview (in Arabic & English) with scoring based on academic performance, language proficiency, intellectual capacity, resilience, and motivation
Final selection by EDU-SYRIA Committee & DAAD
Results announced before the start of the semester 2025/26

📨 Contact Information

Email: edusyria.amman@daad.de
Phone: +962 790723870 (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Office: DAAD Regional Office Amman, Sameer Al Refai St. 39, Jabal Amman, 3rd Circle, Amman, Jordan
Official Website: edu-syria.eu