The Safar-Ibiary Syrian College Prep Program

About the program

Amideast Lebanon is pleased to offer a unique opportunity for highly qualified Syrian students in Lebanon to receive assistance identifying scholarships for a bachelor's degree at a U.S. university.

The Safar-Ibiary Syrian College Prep Program was launched in honor of Madiha Safar and Naima Ibiary, who instilled in their families a deep appreciation for the value of education, an appreciation that has made all the difference in their own lives and now in the lives of students as well.

Through this initiative, Amideast identifies students of exceptional accomplishment and promise who wish to pursue undergraduate study at an American college or university but cannot afford to do so. The program makes that path possible for Syrian students from underserved populations across Lebanon.

What the program supports

• Essay and university application help
• Application and testing fees
• First-year activities

Eligibility (most recent cycle)

• Syrian citizen currently residing in Lebanon
• Currently in 10th or 11th grade with a minimum score of 16/20 in each of the last three years
• Cannot afford to study in the U.S. without a scholarship
• Active in research and in extracurricular activities such as sports, community projects and the arts
• Committed to pursuing a bachelor's degree in the U.S.
• Committed to the demanding application process and program requirements
• U.S. citizens and green card holders are not eligible to apply

How to apply

Submit the online Safar-Ibiary Syrian College Prep Program application form, then prepare and scan the documents below for upload.

• School transcripts for the past two years (grades 8 and 9)
• Copy of the official brevet exam or certificate
• Copies of certificates of awards for honors, achievements and community service
• Copy of ID or passport