DAAD Call for Applications “Leadership for Syria” (LFS) Scholarship

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DAAD Call for Applications “Leadership for Syria”
(LFS) Scholarship programme for Bachelor, Master
or PhD studies in Germany
Caveat: The following information only applies to Syrians residing in Jordan. If you are a
Syrian living in Syria or in another country please consult directly www.daad.de/syria
What is LFS?
The special scholarship programme “Leadership for Syria” (LfS) aims to support the
academic qualification and advancement of young Syrian academics and scientists in
Germany. In times of civil war and displacement in their home country, this programme
intends to give a sustainable contribution to build a future elite of leaders who will play a
central role in rebuilding the country.
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LfS offers scholarships (Bachelor, Master, PhD) for studies in Germany to
qualified applicants in all fields of study except medicine, veterinary medicine,
dentistry, law, the arts and architecture.
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All LfS scholarship holders profit from a mandatory side programme which has
to be completed in addition to the degree studies.
Who can apply?
The programme targets highly qualified Syrian high school graduates and students who
fulfil the conditions and intend to actively contribute to the reconstruction of Syria after
the end of the civil war. Applicants must fulfil the following conditions: Syrian citizenship
or permanent residence in Syria before 2011 AND registration as a refugee with
UNHCR in Jordan. Applicants without UNHCR registration are not eligible.
Please read the call for applications (www.daad.de/syria) very carefully for
comprehensive information on the other requirements. Amongst others a high command
of English as specified (if an English study programme is chosen) is absolutely
mandatory.
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Application procedure:
1. Read the call for application very carefully: www.daad.de/syria
2. Find a suitable study programme in Germany. Go to www.daad.de/idp for ALL
study programmes (Bachelor, Master and PhD) in English language. If you want
to apply for a study programme in German language please consult www.studyin.de
3. Go back to www.daad.de/syria and check the requirements and application
procedure again and start your mandatory online registration which includes
uploading the required documents
4. Print out the online application and submit two copies at the DAAD Information
Center in Amman
Application Deadline: December 15th 2014 for the online registration
The applications have to be submitted at the latest at the DAAD Information Center
Amman until December 16th 2014, 04:00 pm. Late or incomplete applications will
not be considered!
Application Address:
DAAD Information Center (IC) Amman
c/o German Jordanian University
Building E, 1st floor (Jubeiha)
Ahmed Al-Tarawina Street, Amman 11180
Applications are accepted on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays between 09:00
AM and 01:00 PM!
Further information and contact:
Before consulting the DAAD the call for applications (www.daad.de/syria) has to be
read very carefully.
Appointments for counseling can be arranged by email ([email protected]) or phone
(079 14 78 878).
Please use ONLY this mail and phone number for any inquiries
about the LFS programme at the DAAD Information Center Amman.

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