Ammon News - AMMONNEWS - International Student Network Inc will be organizing the American Education Expo Scholarship Fair at the Kempinski Hotel in Amman, Jordan, on 30 September 2011.

The fair, organized in association with U.S. Department of Commerce at the U.S. Embassy in Amman, will give Jordanian students the opportunity to learn about scholarship opportunities which range from USD10,000 to a full scholarship at 25 American colleges and universities who will be present at the fair.

The fair will be open from 4.00pm to 7.00pm and students are encouraged to bring multiple copies of their report cards, transcripts, TOEFL scores, etc. to the event. This will allow the university representatives to determine admission and scholarship eligibility. Admissions officers from the universities will also be able to answer questions on housing and admissions procedures.

Admission to the American Education Expo is free of charge and students can find more information and register to attend at www.studentlane.com

The universities who will be participating in the fair are;

Fontbonne University
Illinois Institute of Technology
Clarion University
Bellevue College
Oklahoma City
Eastern Illinois University
Winona State University
Pace University
Concordia University
Drury University
Santa Monica College
Moore College of Art & Design
Pittsburg State University
Quinnipiac University
Saint Louis University
Fisher College
University of Kentucky
Drexel University
Carroll University
Northeastern University
SIT Graduate Institute


Additional Info plus Q&A

The American Education Expo will take place on Friday 30 September 2011 at the Kempinski Hotel located at Abdul Hamid Shouman St. Shmeisani, Amman, Jordan from 4:00PM – 7:00PM.

The United States remains the top destination for foreign students seeking higher education. In 2010, over 560,000 students from around the world enrolled at American colleges and universities.

The American Expo is supported by the U.S. Department of Commerce at the U.S. Embassy in Amman. Embassy staff will also be present at the event to answer any questions from students or parents regarding the visa process.


Q – Tell us a bit more about the American Education Expo in Jordan, what is the goal of US Universities to be in Jordan?

A – ISN is holding one of the biggest US University Exhibition/American Education Scholarship events in Amman. We have brought a group of top Universities and Colleges from the US who are looking to have more Jordanian students at their campus to increase diversity. The event is a great opportunity to meet face to face with admission officers from top Universities. The Expo includes a scholarship event; some universities will be offering scholarships to qualified students. These scholarships are merit based, therefore we encourage students to bring multiple copies of their report cards, transcripts, and TOEFL scores to the Expo to determine their eligibility. The scholarships are ranging from $10,000 to full tuition ($40,000). We want to extend these opportunities to the students here in Amman.

Q – How will these Universities benefit from having these students come and study at their campuses?

A – These universities and colleges are aiming at recruiting more Jordanian students to increase campus diversity and cultural exchange between the students on campus, professors and new students.

Q – What types of programs and degrees are these Universities offering?

A – The participating institutions are offering Undergraduate, Graduate, MBA, etc. All of these schools offer a wide range and variety of majors to choose from such as engineering, fashion design, business, accounting, management, science, and IT programs. The top universities include Drexel University, Illinois Institute of Technology, Pace University, Portland State University, Moore College of Art and Design, which is an all girls school, and many others.

Q – Why do you think students will choose to study in America when there are many opportunities now to also study in different countries around the world? What makes the US education desirable?

A - America is still the number one destination for college-bound foreign students. U.S. colleges and universities are known globally for the quality of their facilities, resources, and faculty. Displaying a long-established dedication to the development of individual knowledge and expertise American universities and colleges hold themselves to the highest standards, and strict governmental accreditation systems ensure the preservation of these traditional values. This kind of commitment to quality and detail is hard to find.

For more information on International Student Network Inc visit www.isnexpo.com