Jusoor - Khairieh Mourtada Scholarship
About the Scholarship
This scholarship targets Syrian and Palestinian-Syrian youth who face significant barriers to accessing quality education and sustainable livelihood opportunities due to ongoing conflict, instability, and economic hardship.
It is designed to support students currently enrolled in bachelor’s programs at recognized public universities in Syria—particularly those pursuing degrees in medicine—by alleviating the financial and logistical challenges that hinder their academic continuity and completion.
The scholarship covers core educational expenses, including tuition and registration fees, and provides partial support for living and transportation costs, as well as essential learning resources.
Eligibility Criteria
- Be a Syrian or Palestinian residing in Syria, holding a Syrian passport, Syrian national ID card, or Palestinian travel documents.
- Be enrolled in a recognized public Syrian university at the bachelor’s level and have completed at least two years of study, including those enrolled in the parallel education track (التعليم الموازي).
- Be currently pursuing a degree in Medicine
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or 62.5%.
- Demonstrate clear financial hardship.
If selected for the scholarship, the successful candidates will be required to sign the Jusoor Scholar contract. The main points of the contract are outlined below, and selected scholars can request to read the contract in full before accepting the award. The awardee agrees:
- To give Jusoor permission to use their name, photographs, and biographies on Jusoor’s website, social media, and in publications.
- To make efforts to attend online and in-person events when requested by Jusoor.
- To submit a form provided by Jusoor each term to provide academic updates.
- To agree that to the best of their ability, they will use the knowledge and skills gained through this scholarship to support the development of Syria.
- To maintain good academic standing.
- Not to serve as an official representative of any government and not to engage in activities of a public nature that are likely to affect Jusoor negatively, while receiving funding from Jusoor.
Selection Criteria
- Academic Potential and Achievement
- Integrity and Application Validity
- Personal Potential and Civic Engagement, including interest in and commitment towards rebuilding Syria
- Financial need
Funds Coverage
The scholarship covers core education costs, including tuition and registration fees, along with partial support for living and transportation expenses, as well as essential learning tools.
How to Apply
Candidates should apply through this application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please carefully read the information below before reaching out to us with your questions. If your question is already answered, we will ask you to revisit the FAQ:
- How many awards will be given?
For this selection cycle, we expect to award up to 2 scholarships..
- Is there an age limit to be eligible?
No, there is not
- I’m married and/or have children. Am I eligible?
Yes.
- If awarded the scholarship, can the funding support my husband and/or children?
Unfortunately not. The scholarship is intended to support only the scholar. Jusoor doesn’t provide any financial assistance for your family.
- Which study programs are eligible?
Only students enrolled in Medicine programs at recognized public universities in Syria are eligible.
- I earned my high school diploma in Syria. Am I still eligible to apply?
Yes, absolutely.
- I earned my high school diploma in Syria and am having trouble obtaining my documents as proof of attendance and/or graduation. Can Jusoor help?
Unfortunately not. Through experience in this matter, we have learned that Jusoor cannot be of assistance. This issue must be resolved with your university and the Ministry of Education where applicable.
- I have not graduated from high school yet. Am I eligible for this scholarship?
No. Eligible candidates must have completed at least two years of their bachelor’s degree in Medicine.
- What documents do I need to apply to Jusoor?
We encourage all applicants to prepare these documents as early as possible. Both black-and-white and color copies are accepted. All files must be submitted in PDF format. Documents may be in either Arabic or English, and legalization is not required.
- Copy of passport or national ID
- Copy of most recent transcripts (official if available)
- Proof of financial hardship
- Proof of enrollment for the 2025–2027 academic year at the specified school and program
- CV
- Academic letter of recommendation (from a professor)
- Professional reference (from your current or previous work or volunteer experience)
- What do you look for in the ideal applicant?
We look for a balance of the following:
1) strong GPA and record of academic achievement
2) volunteer and/or work experience relevant to your field of study
3) proven leadership ability as demonstrated through volunteer and/or work experience
4) willingness and demonstrated intent to contribute to the redevelopment of Syria
5) willingness to participate in Jusoor’s community
6) a clear and realistic plan for personal and career success post-graduation.
7) A motivated, self-starter attitude
8) Candidates must demonstrate financial hardship
- What is the interview process like?
If selected as a finalist, you will be virtually interviewed by a panel of Jusoor team members to assess your suitability for the scholarship. We may ask you to elaborate on the information provided in your application, and will also ask you to respond to a series of questions based on real-life scenarios which scholars face during their academic programs. We are interested to see how you might respond to typical challenges faced by scholars and how you would contribute to furthering Jusoor’s missions while fulfilling your personal goals. We will also ask about your career plans and how you intend to impact the Syrian community in Syria and/or outside of Syria. Interviews generally last for 45 minutes to 1 hour and are conducted in English or Arabic. To help you prepare for the interview, you can refer to this guide.
- When will I be notified of my application status?
We try to be as transparent with our selection process as possible. We expect to conduct interviews with shortlisted candidates throughout June and July 2025 and select awardees by early August 2026 (subject to change).
- Where can I find more FAQs?
You can find more FAQs here.
If your question remains unanswered, you can reach out to us at scholarships@jusoor.ngo
NOTE: Kindly include the name of the relevant scholarship in the subject line of your email so we can address your inquiry as quickly as possible. Please note that scholarship-specific inquiries may take up to 2 business days to be answered.