Empowerment Cohort 2026

1000 Syrian Students Support Project – StudiRise

SciKeys Association is launching the 2026 edition of the “1000 Students” initiative to empower bachelor graduates and final‑year students to secure university admission abroad with practical academic and social support. Don’t wait for a scholarship—create your opportunity with a clear plan and reasonable costs. To explore our other programs, click here.

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Project Goals

  • Support students in obtaining university admission abroad and provide the required academic and social accompaniment.
  • Align each student’s academic background with suitable programs outside Syria.
  • Accelerate access to Master/PhD without waiting for scholarships, through student work and realistic financial planning.
  • Connect with our complementary programs: Lingorise (language), UniRise (peer academic support), TechnoRise (technical support).

Who is this program for?

  • Target group in 2026: bachelor graduates and final‑year undergraduate students.
  • If you are in earlier years, please do not use this form; contact us to be guided to the most suitable program.
  • Priority is given to committed applicants who meet minimum academic and language thresholds.

What we provide within StudiRise

  • Program selection, CV and motivation letters refinement, recommendation letters, and final dossier review.
  • Full guidance on timelines, documents, and visa procedures.
  • Practical coordination with students and volunteers abroad to ease integration and student employment.

Suggested Timeline

Master 1 Path (most common)

  • 03–05/2026: Contact universities and submit applications.
  • 05–07/2026: Receive offers; complete language requirements if needed.
  • 06–09/2026: Visa process and housing preparation.
  • 09–10/2026: Start your studies.
  • 02/2027: Project/internship related to studies, if available.

Master 2 Path (for strong Bac+4 profiles)

  • 03–05/2026: Apply and obtain direct admission to M2 (if requirements are met).
  • 06–09/2026: Visa and preparation.
  • 10/2026: Start the first semester; 02/2027: Begin the capstone project/internship (often paid).
  • 06–09/2027: Graduate; 10/2027: Start a funded PhD contract, if awarded.

Requirements and Documents

  • Degree certificate or transcripts, or latest enrollment document.
  • ID document (national ID / civil registry extract / family statement / official identification).
  • CV and professional profile links (LinkedIn if available).
  • Target language level: typically B2 for French‑taught programs; English‑taught programs may require IELTS/TOEFL.

Estimated Costs and Potential Income

  • Tuition fees: some universities may grant waivers of differentiated fees (checked case by case). Without a waiver, fees may be around €3,770 per year plus CVEC (~€100).
  • Living costs outside Paris: usually €700–€1,000 per month depending on city and housing.
  • Student work: up to about 20 hours per week; typical income €300–€600/month.
  • M2 internship: often paid (~€600–€700/month or more).
  • PhD with a funded contract: net income typically €1,500–€1,800/month (varies).
All amounts are indicative and may change by university, city, and regulations. We will guide you to exact figures during application.

Apply and Benefit

If you are ready for this journey, start by filling out the form (15–30 minutes). We will review your file and contact you within 2–3 weeks to define your pathway.

Apply to StudiRise

Note: This project does not provide financial scholarships at present; it offers guidance and support to reduce costs and enable study abroad.

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By submitting the form, you consent to the processing of your data for academic and social guidance purposes. Your data is stored securely and will not be shared with third parties without your consent. You can request to edit or delete your data via: info@scikeys.org.

Define your goal… and go!