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International Fellowship Eligibility Criteria  
Any graduate Phi Psi with a proven interest in the Middle East and a goal of acquiring a Masters Degree in Middle Eastern studies from the Center for Middle Eastern Studies (CAMES) at American University of Beruit (AUB) may apply.

Candidates will have made a conscious decision to include a graduate degree in Middle Eastern studies and proficiency in Arabic language to their educational goals and should have examples during their undergraduate careers of their interest and involvement in Middle Eastern study or language. This Fellowship is not intended to be simply a chance to “visit” or “vacation” overseas.

Applicants should be unmarried and less than 29 years of age. Recipients are required to live in one of the school’s dormitories during their period of study. Home stays with local Arab families may be arranged for a small portion of the 18 month experience but are not to exceed 21 days. Applicants will be encouraged to travel to neighboring Arab states during the pursuit of their degree at AUB.

Applicants will be required to furnish their own round trip airfare to and from Lebanon, in addition to any personal living or entertainment expenses incurred away from the University. Applicants must meet AUB entrance and enrollment requirements and complete the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Please click here to visit the AUB website for more information on the university.

Priority will be given to applicants whose career goals include working, living or doing business in the Middle East, upon graduation from AUB or who have lived in the Middle East, but who are not native to the area. Current or recent employment with a company with branch offices in the Middle East is a further advantage.