Summer Arabic Language and Media Program

The Summer Arabic Language and Media Program 2025

SALAM 2025

SALAM is a fully-funded intensive Arabic language scholarship program. SALAM 2025 will be held at the Sultan Qaboos College for Teaching Arabic Language to Non-native Speakers in Manah, Oman. This intensive Arabic language program will allow students to gain a deeper knowledge of Arabic, while becoming familiar with Omani history and culture.

Eligibility:

  1. U.S. Citizen
  2. Enrolled in a Degree Seeking Program (Undergraduate-PhD) in Spring 2025
  3. Completed Four Semesters (or the equivalent) of university-level Arabic coursework by the end of the Spring Semester
  4. Passport that is valid until 6 months after the end date of the program


The Application Deadline for SALAM 2025 has passed.

Requirements

All documents should be in PDF format

  • Complete the Application
  • Essays
  • Write a 500–750-word essay outlining your goals for the SALAM program and its potential impact on your future academic or career plans
  • A 200-word essay describing an interaction with people from a different culture, the challenges encountered, and how they were resolved.
  • Write an essay, in Arabic, introducing yourself to the SALAM program staff, including a discussion of your personal and professional interests and goals. (175 words)
  • Three letters of Recommendation, including one from an Arabic Instructor


Note: Decisions will be made based on the strength of the application and its relevance to SQCC’s mission of fostering understanding between the U.S. and Oman

“The SALAM program was a life-changing experience for me. The opportunity to study abroad in Oman on a fully-funded scholarship was the spark I needed to invest further in my Arabic language studies. This experience helped me receive admission into graduate school and build a career with the federal government. Because of SALAM, the Arabic language continues to play a meaningful role in my life.”

– SAAJID HASAN