The deadline for applying to the Ibn Battuta Scholarship for the Fall 2019 Semester is 30 March 2019 – just a little more than two weeks away.
Studying Arabic in Morocco offers students not only the opportunity to practice daily with native speakers, but also to immerse themselves in a rich, colorful culture in the historic city of Rabat. A thriving coastal town only a few hours away from most major Moroccan cities, Rabat is the ideal location for any and all Arabic students.
Qalam wa Lawh offers Arabic classes year-round, with scholarships available for specific programs. The 14-week Academic Semester Study Abroad program is the perfect way for students to learn the Arabic language and experience the Arabic culture first-hand through a rich cultural program that includes site visits, weekend trips, language partners, and more. Students may also choose from a variety of content courses, including Gender and Society in Morocco and Political Systems in the Maghreb.
Learn more about the Fall Semester program by visiting the Semester Program page.
Upcoming Arabic scholarships for 2019 and 2020
Applicants may choose from a 14-week semester session (fall or spring), or a 4-week session (summer or winter). Recipients for the merit-based Scholarship are awarded 5 full and 10 partial scholarships based on their dedication to the study of the Arabic language.
The upcoming scholarship dates are as follows:
| SESSION | LENGTH | STARTS | ENDS | APPLICATION DEADLINE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2019 | 14 Weeks | 02 Sep 2019 | 06 Dec 2019 | 30 Mar 2019 |
| Winter 2020 | 04 Weeks | 23 Dec 2019 | 17 Jan 2020 | 30 May 2019 |
| Spring 2020 | 14 Weeks | 20 Jan 2020 | 10 Apr 2020 | 30 June 2019 |
| Summer 2020 | 04 Weeks | 03 Aug 2020 | 28 Aug 2020 | 30 Oct 2019 |
Applications must include an essay, three recommendation letters, and transcripts from all previous Arabic courses.
To apply, please send the completed application form and all required attachments (photocopy of passport, recommendation letters, essay, and transcripts) via email to registrations@qalamcenter.com or post to Qalam wa Lawh Center for Arabic Studies attn: Ibn Battuta Scholarship.
To learn more about the scholarship and the application procedures, visit the Scholarship Page.
We wish you all the best of luck!