Al Aman Fund for the Future of Orphans was founded in 2006 by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah. It is an independent non-governmental organization registered under the Ministry of Social Development in Jordan. The Fund offers an opportunity to orphaned youth to study in accredited Jordanian academic institutions or in vocational training centers.
Support to Higher Education
Al Aman Fund supports only orphans at Jordanian institutions through five support schemes: educational scholarships, living expenses, counseling services, apprenticeship, employment assistance, and medical insurance.
Type of Support
Scholarships
The Fund provided 1,500 scholarships till the end of 2011 with an annual increase of 20% each year. The Fund’s annual budget for scholarships is 1.5 million Jordanian Dinars (approximately USD 2,140,000). The Scholarship Program supports students at universities, colleges, polytechnic and vocational training centers in Jordan. The scholarships cover BSc and Diploma degrees in all fields of study. The scholarships cover students’ tuition fees, medical insurance and living expenses that include accommodation, clothing, stationary, transportation, personal expenses and pocket money on a monthly basis.
Training
The Fund provides internships and training opportunities through agreements with various employers in the job market. It also assists beneficiaries in securing job opportunities. The training program is provided to undergraduates and vocational education students, and covers courses in English language, computer skills, work ethics, leadership and team work.
Duration of Support
Scholarships
● Universities: 4-5 years.
● Colleges: 2 years.
● Vocational Training Centers: 1 year.
Training
varies according to the received request.
Eligibility Criteria
Scholarships
Applicants should be orphans residing in Jordan, regardless to their religion or nationality providing that they meet the following criteria. Al-Aman Fund targets two different types of orphaned youth:
● Orphans who have resided in orphan care centers for part of, or all their childhood.
● Orphans supported by orphan support organizations who live in poverty with a guardian or an immediate relative.
For more information please refer to the following link:
www.alamanfund.jo/?q=node/422
Training
Applicants should be orphans residing in Jordan, regardless to their religion or nationality providing that they meet the following criteria. Al-Aman Fund targets two different types of orphaned youth:
● Orphans who have resided in orphan care centers for part of, or all their childhood.
● Orphans supported by orphan support organizations who live in poverty with a guardian or an immediate relative.
For more information please refer to the following link:
www.alamanfund.jo/?q=node/422
Application Procedures
Scholarships
● Application forms can be filled online:
www.alamanfund.jo/index.php?q=node/21
Alternatively, applicants can call the Support Department at: + 962 6 5664427.
● A counselor from Al-Aman Fund contacts applicants to schedule an evaluation interview.
Training
● Application forms can be filled online:
www.alamanfund.jo/index.php?q=node/21
Alternatively, applicants can call the Support Department at: + 962 6 5664427.
● A counselor from Al-Aman Fund contacts applicants to schedule an evaluation interview.
Deadlines
Scholarships
Applications are accepted all year round.
Training
Applications are accepted all year round.
Contact
Additional Information
Al-Aman Fund counselors remain in close contact with beneficiaries and provide academic, social and psychological counseling. The Fund also offers workshops on issues related to social and psychological aspects that pertain to successful inclusion of orphans in society after leaving the care centers.