The Olive Tree Programme

The Olive Tree Programme enables talented young Israelis and Palestinians to study at City University London for undergraduate degrees in a range of disciplines offered by the university. The candidates are awarded scholarships on the basis of merit, including ability to successfully complete their chosen degrees, experience of community work and leadership potential. The goal of the programme is to help these young people to become skilled, confident and effective leaders, professionals and ‘change agents’ in their communities, to mutual benefit.

Through a specially designed parallel programme of academic, cultural and social activities the students are encouraged to engage in dialogue across the lines of confrontation and distrust that frame their relations in the Middle East. The intention is to build greater awareness and understanding of the roles of politics, economics, history, identity and religion in sustaining and resolving conflict and to encourage respect and support for the human rights of all the peoples of the region. The Programme is also designed to enable students to grapple with the difficult issues that directly affect them, their families and their future prospects in an educational and multicultural setting that is supportive, conducive to intellectual growth and geared to career development.

Applications are invited for the 2010 round of Olive Tree Scholarships.

How to apply