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Libyan–North AmericanScholarship Programالعظمىالعظمىالجماھيريةالجماھيريةلطلبةلطلبةالدراسيةالدراسيةالبعثاتالبعثاتبرنامجبرنامجالبرنامج الليبي للبعثاتالشماليةالشماليةأمريكاأمريكافيفيالدراسية في أمريكا الشمالية220 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 1550Phone 1-613-237-4820 / 877-313-6133Fax 1-613-237-1073www.cbie.ca/libya

The Libyan – North AmericanScholarship ProgramThe Libyan-North American Scholarship Program is a collaboration between theLibyan Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the Canadian Bureaufor International Education, funded by the Libyan Government. It involves approximately2,500 Libyan students who study in Canada and the US. The goal of the Program is tobuild the capacity of Libyan citizens to address the needs of Libyan public institutions,academia and Libyan society as a whole through the pursuit of graduate and postgraduatemedical studies in North America. Visit www.cbie.ca/libya for more details.Canadian Bureau forInternational Education (CBIE)CBIE is an umbrella, non-governmental educational organizationcomprised of over 200 colleges, universities, schools, school boards,educational organizations and businesses across Canada. Nationally, CBIE engages inscholarship management, policy development, research, advocacy and public information.CBIE is both a leader in shaping Canada's international education agenda and a highlyrecognized provider of professional development programs for Canada's internationaleducators. Internationally, CBIE engages in cooperative projects in capacity building,institutional strengthening and human resource development. Our focus is on educationat all levels, specialized training programs, civil society and public administration.Program HistoryCBIE and Canada have long played a role in ensuring the education of Libyan students.Over the past 30 years, CBIE has been either directly or indirectly involved with theLibyan Ministry of Education and Scientific Research. For 20 years, from 1981 to 2001,CBIE successfully managed the Libyan Scholarship and Medical Residency Programin Canada, which was then turned over to the newly established Embassy of Libyain Ottawa. Due to the growing scope of the program and based on the government’spositive prior experience with CBIE, as well as CBIE’s depth and breadth of knowledgeand experience in the North American education system, the Ministry of Educationand Scientific Research chose CBIE to manage the Program once again. In October2009 the Ministry signed an agreement with CBIE to manage the Libyan-NorthAmerican Scholarship Program in Canada and in the United States.Services Provided by CBIE• Student Placement — arrange for placements at universities in Canada and the US• Student Support Services — provide pre-departure and on-arrival information aboutCanada and the US, the city of destination, academic institutions, visa application andrenewal advice, travel assistance, advise on housing and other student support services• Academic Monitoring — monitor students’ academic progress in collaborationwith students’ academic advisors and provide counselling and support when required• Financial Services — distribute monthly living allowance, computer, book, travelallowances and other mandatory fees; payment of tuitions, registration and otherfees to institutions• Health Insurance — arrange for a comprehensive health coverage for students• Collaboration with the Libyan Authorities — facilitate the implementationof the Scholarship Rules and Regulations, maintain communication and provideregular student academic progress reportsContact Information:Telephone: 1-613-237-4820Toll-free: 1-877-313-6133 (from North America only)Fax:1-613-237-1073Mailing Address:220 Laurier Avenue West – Suite 1550Ottawa, ON, K1P 5Z9, CanadaMs. Debbie Grantham,Director, International Partnershipsdgrantham@cbie.ca | Ext. 238Ms. Diane Cyr, Academic Managerdcyr@cbie.ca | Ext. 241Ms. Stephanie Danikas, Academic Managersdanikas@cbie.ca | Ext. 237Ms. Maryana Nikoula, Academic Managermnikoula@cbie.ca | Ext. 251Ms. Maha Iraqi, Program Administratormiraqi@cbie.ca | Ext. 230Mr. Wael Kanani, Program Administratorwkanani@cbie.ca | Ext. 220Ms. Shanna Scarrow, Program Administratorsscarrow@cbie.ca | Ext. 215Ms. Anan Terhi, Program Administratoraterhi@cbie.ca | Ext.257For more information on the Academic Manager’sdistribution of provinces please visit:www.cbie.ca/libyaAcademic StudiesStudents of the scholarship program are sponsored toenroll in a wide variety of disciplines. Main programs ofinterest include engineering, sciences, mathematics andstatistics, pharmaceutical sciences, business administration,applied linguistics and medical residency.Scholarship Program DetailsStudents sponsored under this program receive a monthlystipend to cover room and board and personal expenses,an annual book allowance, computer allowance, as well asfull medical and dental insurance (including accompanyingfamily members) for the complete period of their stay inCanada. The Program also pays on behalf of students allcompulsory tuition fees.www.cbie.ca/libyawww.facebook.com/LibyanNorthAmericanScholarshipProgram