Skills in English for Engagement and Dialogue Program (SEED)

Course details

AMIDEAST is pleased to announce the launch of the Skills in English for Engagement and Dialogue (SEED) program. The Skills in English for Engagement and Dialogue is a program of the U.S. Embassy in Cairo’s Public Affairs Office. It is a one year and a half comprehensive professional development program for Moslem and Christian graduates and scholars of religious studies located in Alexandria and Mansoura.

Program Goal

The program aims to enhance the English language and dialogue skills of young Moslem and Christian religious leaders, clergy and scholars, male and female. The program goals are to enable program participants to engage in cross cultural dialogue both locally and on a global level, to increase mutual understanding on cultural levels, and to improve their conflict management skills.

Eligibility Requirements

• Egyptian citizenship
• Age not to exceed 35 at the beginning of the program
• Islamic Studies or Clerical studies graduates or scholars

Required Documents

• Application form
• Copies of university transcript(s) from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Twos completed and signed recommendation letters
• Copy of National ID card