SCHOLARSHIP RULES AND REGULATIONS – REVISED: JANUARY 2006</tit= le> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"address"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"PostalCode"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"State"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"City"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"Street"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"place"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"country-region"/>  <style>  </style>  </head> <body lang=3DEN-US style=3D'tab-interval:.5in'> <div class=3DSection1> <![if !vml]><img width=3D127 height=3D101 src=3D"mohe_rules_files/image002.jpg" v:shapes=3D"_x0000_i1025"><![endif]><= /p> EMBASSY OF THE STATE OF <st1:country-region><st1:plac= e>KUWAIT</st1:place></st1:country-region> <h1>CULTURAL DIVISION<o:p></o:p><= /h1> <st1:addres= s><st1:Street>3500 International Drive, N.W.</st1:= Street>, <st1:City>Washington</st1:City>, <st1:State>D.C.</st1:State> </s= pan><st1:PostalCode>20008</st1:PostalCode></st1:address>= Telephone: (202) 364-2100 Fax: (202) 363-8394/ (= 202) 362-4379<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Scholarship Rules and Regulations – Revised= : NOVEMBER 2007<o:p></o:p> <o:p>&n= bsp;</o:p> Article 1 – Definitions<o:p></o:p> <o:p>&n= bsp;</o:p> Article 2 – Conditions for Obtaining a Ministry of Higher Education Scholarship= <o:p></o:p> <o:p>&n= bsp;</o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops:list .5in'>Must have Kuwaiti citizenship</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops:list .5in'>Graduate of Kuwait high school or equivalent</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops:list .5in'>Either be:</li> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3Da> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo3; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Nominated through the Annual Scholarship Progra= m of the Ministry</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo3; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Meet the requirements for inclusion in the Ministry’s Scholarship Program</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo3; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Son or daughter of a diplomat to whom ministeri= al decrees apply.</li> </ol> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops:list .5in'>Must not have been previously sponsored or had th= eir scholarships terminated by means of cancellation or withdrawal.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops:list .5in'>Must not be an employee of the Kuwaiti Government= , on a study leave, or sponsored by another agency. Proof of this must be submitt= ed to the Ministry.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops:list .5in'>Submission of original copy of secondary school certificate.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops:list .5in'>Must abide by the rules, regulations, and policie= s of the Ministry.<o:p></o:p></li> </ol> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Article 3 – Responsibilities of Scholarship Students: General<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6; tab-stops:list .5in'>Be= of good standing and conduct.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6; tab-stops:list .5in'>Sa= feguard the country’s image abroad.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6; tab-stops:list .5in'>Ca= nnot marry a non-Kuwaiti during their scholarship period.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6; tab-stops:list .5in'>Ab= ide by the rules and regulations of both the Ministry of Higher Education and= the Cultural Office.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6; tab-stops:list .5in'>Re= spect the laws of the host country and abide by the rules and regulations of= the college/university.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6; tab-stops:list .5in'>Sc= holarship students and their respective guardians are to sign a pledge concerning the following:<o:p></o:p></li> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3Da> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo6; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>= Their obligation to honor all personal debts and obligations incurred during the students’ scholarship period.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo6; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>= Reimbursement to the Ministry for all scholarship expenses if the student is dismis= sed or required to withdraw from scholarship by the decision of the Acade= mic Committee. <o:p></o:p></li> </ol> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6; tab-stops:list .5in'>St= udents must report to the Cultural Office before attending the university in order to be informed of their rights and obligations.<o:p></o:p></span= ></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6; tab-stops:list .5in'>St= udents are required to remain at their assigned university.<o:p></o:p>= </li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6; tab-stops:list .5in'>St= udents are required to remain in their scholarship majors during the scholars= hip period and must provide the Cultural Office with the following:<o:p></= o:p></li> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3Da> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo6; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>= Study Plan (degree plan/flow chart) during their first year of study<o:p></= o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo6; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>= Grades/Official transcripts at the end of each term<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo6; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>= Verification of Enrollment Form at the beginning of each term<o:p></o:p></li> </ol> </ol> Students are not permitted to chan= ge their major prior to informing the Cultural Office and receiving official a= pproval from the Ministry. <sp= an class=3Dcontent1>Students are to be held responsible for any delay in submi= tting required documents. Student who do not comply for any reason will be given a warning period of one month after which their salaries will be held.= <o:p></o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D10 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6; tab-stops:list .5in'>St= udents are not allowed to take credits through correspondence, learning by distance or credits by examinations, except in accordance with stated guidelines and after approval of the Cultural Office. <o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students are expected to focus on academics and scholarship matters. The= y cannot seek employment during the scholarship period. The Scholarship Committee may= , with Cultural Office’s recommendation, allow students to engage in limited work/internship strictly related to their majors, and if it do= es not interfere with their studies.&nbs= p; </li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students must inform the Cultural Office prior to departure from their college/university.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6; tab-stops:list .5in'>Graduated students are only allowed to leave their colleges/universities upon completion of all graduation requirements a= fter settlement of all personal obligations incurred while in their host country. </li> </ol> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Article 4 – Academic Responsibilities of Scholarship Students<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> English Language Stu= dies<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l12 level1 lfo1= 1; tab-stops:list .5in'>Up= on arrival in the U.S., students who earned the required TOEFL score for = the Scholarship Plan are to be enrolled in an English Language program for= one semester in order to obtain the 550 Paper based (213 Computer b= ased test, 79-80 Internet based) TOEFL score normally required for unconditional academic admission.<o:p></o:= p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l12 level1 lfo1= 1; tab-stops:list .5in'>Scholarships will be suspe= nded after one term if students do not meet the English proficiency requirements = for academic admission.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l12 level1 lfo1= 1; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students who obtain an academic admission or succeed at the TOEFL while enrolle= d in the English Language study must complete the course. Failure to compete the Intens= ive English program will result in scholarship suspension and students wil= l be charged for all fees paid. </sp= an><o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l12 level1 lfo1= 1; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students whose= TOEFL score is = 550 Paper based (213 Computer based test, 79-80 Internet based) or ab= ove must enroll at an accredited university approved for his/her major.<= /span></li> </ol> <o:p> </o:p> Academic Studies<o:p= ></o:p> <o:p> </o:p></s= pan> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l46 level1 lfo1= 4; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students in their first academic term may combine= 6 academic credits with Intensive English credits to complete the 12 cre= dits required. </li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l46 level1 lfo1= 4; tab-stops:list .5in'>Unless enrolled in Intensive English Studies, students must register for a minimum of 12 credits each term.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l46 level1 lfo1= 4; tab-stops:list .5in'>Scholarship students pursuing their academic stud= ies must successfully complete 30 credits (semester system) or 45 credits (quarter system) for the academic year. Students who do not complete = the required number of credits during the regular academic year may enroll= for the summer term to complete the required number of credits.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l46 level1 lfo1= 4; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students who withdraw from courses after the universities’ drop/add period will be charged for the costs of the courses dropped. The charges will be deducted = from their monthly salaries at a rate not to exceed 25% of the monthly sala= ry.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l46 level1 lfo1= 4; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students who fail to follow their study plan (i.e. complete the 30 semester/45 quarter credits required per academic year) will receive an academic warning due to under-enrollment unless prior approval was granted by the Cultural Office and the Ministry. </li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l46 level1 lfo1= 4; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students are expected to earn a “C” (= 2.0) average or above each term (4.0 scale). If the= GPA falls below "C" for a particular term, the Cultural Office w= ill implement the following:<o:p></o:p></li> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3Da> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l46 level2 lfo= 14; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Issuance of first academ= ic warning and written appeal to raise the GPA in the coming term.<o:p><= /o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l46 level2 lfo= 14; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>If the GPA is not raised= the term after the first academic warning was issued, a second academic warning is to be issued. <o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l46 level2 lfo= 14; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>After a total of 3 conse= cutive or 4 non-consecutive academic warnings, the Cultural Office will subm= it recommendations for dismissal to the Ministry of Higher Education.<sp= an style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> The final decision regarding dismissal is to be made by the Ministry of Higher Education in accord= ance with scholarship rules and regulations.<o:p></o:p></li> </ol> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l46 level1 lfo1= 4; tab-stops:list .5in'>Credits taken at unapproved universities are not recognized and therefore will not be authenticated.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l46 level1 lfo1= 4; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students are allowed a total of two courses (6-8 credits) in any combination of Internet, Independent Study, Special To= pics or in unapproved schools provided the following conditions are met:</l= i> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3Da> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l46 level2 lfo14;tab-stops:list 1= .0in'>All Internet and independent study courses must be approved by the Cultur= al Office before the student e= nrolls in the course. Students are not allowed to take English or Mat= hematics courses through the Internet or Independent Study.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l46 level2 lfo= 14; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Students must provide the Cultural Office with a letter from his/her home university describing the courses in detail.= </li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l46 level2 lfo= 14; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Internet courses must be completed at an approv= ed university. Independent= Study courses must be completed at the home university.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l46 level2 lfo= 14; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Unapproved schools must be regionally accredite= d by the official accreditation board in the United States.</li> </ol> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l46 level1 lfo1= 4; tab-stops:list .5in'>Courses that were denied authentication will not = be authenticated unless re-taken through traditional classroom attendance= .</li> </ol> <o:p>&n= bsp;</o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Article 6 – Conditions for Changing Colleges/Universities<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l10 level1 lfo1= 8; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students may not change their college/university without prior approval of the Cultural Office and knowledge of the Ministry.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l10 level1 lfo1= 8; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students’ universities and majors must be on the Ministry’s approved list.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l10 level1 lfo1= 8; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students are expected to transfer all credits tak= en from their previous institution(s) to allow their graduation within th= eir original scholarship period.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l10 level1 lfo1= 8; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students who are required by their home universit= y to attend a 2-year college may only attend the 2-year college once for up= to 2 semesters throughout their scholarship period. </li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l10 level1 lfo1= 8; tab-stops:list .5in'>Transfer of university/college must be within the country of sponsorship unless the change of university to another coun= try is part of their academic program and only for a limited time.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l10 level1 lfo1= 8; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students are not allowed to register at another university/college without prior approval of their home university and= the Cultural Office.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l10 level1 lfo1= 8; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students can only change their university once throughout their academic studies.&nb= sp; Additional requests for change of universities are subject to Scholarship Committee’s approval.</li> </ol> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Article 7 – Scholarship Extension Regulations<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l47 level1 lfo2= 1; tab-stops:list .5in'>The Scholarship Committee may extend scholarships for a maximum of one academic year for students whose study period is 4 years and a maximum= of two academic years for students whose study period is more than 4 year= s.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l47 level1 lfo2= 1; tab-stops:list .5in'>St= udents who have been dismissed and had their scholarship reinstated are not qualified for scholarship extension. </li> </ol> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Article 8 – Change of Major<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Change of major is not allowed unless the Scholarship Committee determines that the change is appropriate and absolutely necessary.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Article 9 – Suspension of Scholarship<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Students may be subject t= o suspension in the following instances: <o:p> </o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo24; tab-stops:list .5in'>Failure to obtain a visa for reasons beyond the students’ control.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo24; tab-stops:list .5in'>Diagnosed with a physical/psychological illness.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> A medical report must be subm= itted and approved by the Ministry of Health.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo24; tab-stops:list .5in'>Departure from the host country due to an emergency. A letter must= be submitted to the Cultural Office stating the circumstance and the dura= tion of the scholarship suspension.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo24; tab-stops:list .5in'>Failure to gain acceptance to an approved four-ye= ar school. In these cases, = a maximum of 2 semesters of scholarship suspension is allowed. </li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo24; tab-stops:list .5in'>Academic dismissal from the home university and inability to gain admission to another university. The scholarship will be suspe= nded for a maximum of one year until admission is achieved at an approved university for the major.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo24; tab-stops:list .5in'>Failure to obtain the required TOEFL score to gain academic admission to an approved 4-year institution after completion = of Intensive English studies.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo24; tab-stops:list .5in'>Receipt of 3 consecutive or 4 non-consecutive academic warnings with only one or two semesters remaining for graduat= ion.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo24; tab-stops:list .5in'>Academic suspension from the home university. The scholarship will only be reinstated upon gaining admission to an approved 4-year institution. <= /li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo24; tab-stops:list .5in'>There is only one course remaining for graduation, and that course is only offered during a particular term.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo24; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students in the final year of study who have exhausted the scholarship extension allowed, or in cases where the req= uest for extension was denied are allowed a maximum of one year scholarship suspension.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo24; tab-stops:list .5in'>The suspension period will not be considered part= of the scholarship period. </li> </ol> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Article 10 – Withdrawal From Scholarship<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo27; tab-stops:list .5in'>Withdrawal with an Excuse</li> </ol> <o:p> </o:p> The Scho= larship Committee will issue a decree waiving the repayment of expenses and will approve the withdrawal after evaluation of each student’s case. <o:p> </o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D2 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo27; tab-stops:list .5in'>Withdrawal without an Excuse</li> </ol> <o:p> </o:p> Students= are required to repay educational expenses.&nb= sp; The Scholarship Committee will determine the percentage amount that = is to be repaid. <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Article 11 – Dismissal From Scholarship <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Students may be subject to dismissal from scholarship in the following instances: <o:p> </o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo31; tab-stops:list .5in'>Failure to contact the Ministry during the specif= ied period of time after the announcement of the annual scholarship awards= . </li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo31; tab-stops:list .5in'>Violation of any conditions stated in Articles II= and III of the Rules and Regulations.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo31; tab-stops:list .5in'>Receipt of 3 consecutive or four non-consecutive academic warnings.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo31; tab-stops:list .5in'>Failure to gain academic admission within a year = from the date of scholarship suspension.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo31; tab-stops:list .5in'>Failure to satisfy all graduation requirements wi= thin a year of suspension of scholarship until graduation.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo31; tab-stops:list .5in'>Academic dismissal from the home university.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo31; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students who are dismissed based on any of the above-mentioned reasons will repay all expenses and allowances paid to him/her during the scholarship period per Rules and Regulations. </li> </ol> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Article 12 – Joining Scholarship<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo34; tab-stops:list .5in'>Must have Kuwaiti citizenship</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo34; tab-stops:list .5in'>Graduate of Kuwait high school or equivalent</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo34; tab-stops:list .5in'>May not hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. </li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo34; tab-stops:list .5in'>Student must not be an employee of the Kuwaiti government.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo34; tab-stops:list .5in'>Enrolled full time in a program and university approved by the Ministry/Cultural Division.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo34; tab-stops:list .5in'>Pursuing a major that is on the Ministry’s scholarship list, or a major that has been cancelled for less than two years.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo34; tab-stops:list .5in'>Interruption of studies prior to application for scholarship must not exceed one academic year.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo34; tab-stops:list .5in'>Study or degree plan must be submitted for entire period of study. The cou= rses completed must reflect the courses outlined in the study plan and must include courses required for the freshman year (1st year) f= or the scholarship major.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo34; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students are not allowed to change their majors.<= /li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo34; tab-stops:list .5in'>Private students who are awarded MOHE scholarship= are not eligible for scholarship extensions.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo34; tab-stops:list .5in'>Inclusion in the Scholarship plan will take place= in the months of September and January, depending on the availability of seats with priority given to students with the highest scores.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo34; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students must meet the following requirements:<sp= an style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> </li> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3Da> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l5 level2 lfo3= 4; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Must obtain the required English proficiency sc= ore of:</li> </ol> </ol> <![if !supportLists]>&nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; i. &nb= sp; <![endif]>International TOEFL of 500 (173 Computer bas= ed test, 61 Internet based) or En= glish 101 and English 102 (English 102 must be earned at a 4-year institution approved by the Cultural Division) <![if !supportLists]>&nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; ii. &n= bsp; <![endif]>Completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter unit= s in major or related areas as outlined in the study plan. All credits must be earned at an approved U.S. school with a 2.5 or higher (4-point scale) cumulative GPA; <= span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:bold'>2.0 GPA and * fulltime (12 cred= its) in most recent term of study. </span= ><o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>&nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; iii. &= nbsp; <![endif]>One-half of these credits (15 semester/22 quarter units) must be earned at the university approved for the student’s ma= jor; the remaining credits may be earned at a two year college approved by the Ministry/Cultural Division. <![if !supportLists]>&nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; iv. &n= bsp; <![endif]>The credits completed must be in the major field of study being pursued. <o:p> </o:p> * Fulltime is defined as traditional classroom attendance. Nontraditional credits, such= as credits by examination, Internet, and independent study are not considered fulltime study, and may not be counted towards Scholarship requirements.<o:= p></o:p> <o:p>&nb= sp;</o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Article 13 – Reinstatement Of Scholarship From Dismissal<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Conditions for reinstatem= ent to scholarship: <o:p> </o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l45 level1 lfo3= 7; tab-stops:list .5in'>Reinstatement is based on the Cultural OfficeR= 17;s recommendation and approval of the Scholarship Committee. In the case of dismissed stud= ents, scholarships may not be reinstated more than once during the entire pe= riod of scholarship. The scholarship reinstatement will be awarded on a term-by-term basis, and will continue based on performance for the term. Students who are failing are subject to dismissal.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l45 level1 lfo3= 7; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students who are dismissed due to charges of misconduct are not eligible for reinstatement of scholarship unless cleared of the charges.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l45 level1 lfo3= 7; tab-stops:list .5in'>The dismissal period cannot exceed 2 academic yea= rs.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l45 level1 lfo3= 7; tab-stops:list .5in'>The major must be included on the Ministry’s list of scholarship majors.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l45 level1 lfo3= 7; tab-stops:list .5in'>The total period under scholarship should not exc= eed the normal period allowed for the major.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l45 level1 lfo3= 7; tab-stops:list .5in'>During the dismissal period, students must comple= te at least 30 semester or 45 quarter credits at an approved university w= ith a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and at least 2.0 GPA during the last term of enrollment.</li> </ol> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Article 14 – Merit Scholarship Students<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> A. Pre-Merit Students <o:p>&n= bsp;</o:p> Applican= ts to the Merit Program who have conditional (pre-major) admission from Merit universities are sponsored by Ministry according to the following condition= s: <o:p> </o:p> <![if !supportLists]= >1.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Minimum high school grades of 3.50 or 90%. <![if !supportLists]= >2.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Minimum SAT of 1650 OR minimum TOEFL of 600 Paper based (250 Computer based test, 100 Internet based). <![if !supportLists]= >3.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Students must have conditional (pre-major) admissio= n to a Merit University. <![if !supportLists]= >4.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Students must adhere to the prescribed major and selected university. <![if !supportLists]= >5.&n= bsp; <![endif]>The time limit as prescribed by the university for studying in the pre-major program must be observed. <![if !supportLists]= >6.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Students will be transferred to Merit Scholarship u= pon earning a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 and securing direct admissio= n (no conditions) to the major at a ranked university. <![if !supportLists]= >7.&n= bsp; <![endif]>When seats are limited, applicants compete accordin= g to the above requirements. <![if !supportLists]= >8.&n= bsp; <![endif]>The Pre-Merit scholarship is revoked when the cumulative GPA drops below 3.00. </s= pan>In this case, the student concerned is:= <![if !supportLists]= >a.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Allowed to transfer to a conventional scholarship provided that the major is on= the Ministry scholarship program. <![if !supportLists]= >b.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Suspended if the major is not on the scholarship pl= an. <![if !supportLists]= >9.&n= bsp; <![endif]>The Pre-Merit scholarship is terminated if admissio= n to the major is not secured within the standard period prescribed by the university. B. Merit Students <o:p>&nb= sp;</o:p> <![if !supportLists]= >1.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Requirements for Merit Scholarship are as follows:<= /p> <![if !suppor= tLists]>a.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Kuwait secondary school certificate or equivalent</= p> <![if !suppor= tLists]>b.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Direct admission (no pre-major) to a degree program= in a ranked university as determined by the Ministry of Higher Education and t= he Cultural Office. <![if !supportLists]= >2.&n= bsp; <![endif]>The merit scholarship will be revoked in the case of failure to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or transfer to a university tha= t is not on the ranked list. <![if !suppor= tLists]>3.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Students whose merit scholarships are revoked due to failure to maintain the 3.0 GPA are: <![if !supportLists= ]>a.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Eligible for conventional scholarship provided their majors are on the MOHE scholarship plan. <![if !supportLists= ]>b.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Will be suspended if his/her major is not included = on the list of majors in the scholarship plan. <o:= p> </o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D3 type=3DA> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo44; tab-stops:list .5in'>Conditions for Pre-Merit and Merit Scholarship Students</li> </ol> <o:p> </o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D3 type=3DA> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l7 level2 lfo4= 4; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Students whose scholarships are revoked for fai= lure to maintain the required GPA will be allowed one year under suspension. Each case w= ill be reconsidered for either reinstatement or termination after one year of suspension.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l7 level2 lfo4= 4; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>The cumulative GPA is the basic measure used to determine status of pre-merit and merit scholarships.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l7 level2 lfo4= 4; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Reinstatement of merit scholarship may only occ= ur during an academic year if the student is eligible (i.e. summers are excluded). </li> </ol> </ol> <o:p> </o:p> Article 15 – Practical Training<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Scholarship students are = allowed to participate in practical training after completion of their degrees prov= ided the following conditions are met: <o:p> </o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l18 level1 lfo4= 8; tab-stops:list .5in'>The minimum cumulative GPA for the undergraduate program must be “B” (3.0 on 4.0 scale) or its equivalent. = </li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l18 level1 lfo4= 8; tab-stops:list .5in'>The undergraduate degree should be completed with= in the standard period required for the major and without scholarship extension. </li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l18 level1 lfo4= 8; tab-stops:list .5in'>The maximum period for the practical training is 6 months. </li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l18 level1 lfo4= 8; tab-stops:list .5in'>Practical training should begin immediately after completion of the degree. </li> </ol> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Article 16 – Continuation for the Masters<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <![if !supportLists]><= span style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>1.&n= bsp; <![endif]>The cumulative undergraduate GPA must be 3.5 or hig= her. <![if !supportLists]><= span style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>2.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Completion of the undergraduate degree within the s= tandard period required for the major without scholarship extension. <![if !supportLists]><= span style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>3.&n= bsp; <![endif]>The master’s study must begin immediately following completion of the bachelor’s program. <![if !supportLists]><= span style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>4.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Must provide the Cultural Division with a study pla= n. <![if !supportLists]><= span style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>5.&n= bsp; <![endif]>The cumulative undergraduate GPA must be 3.0 or hig= her if the master’s degree is to be pursued at a graduate merit university. <![if !supportLists]><= span style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>6.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Students may only change the major pursued at the bachelor’s level after approval by the Ministry’s Scholarship Committee. <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Article 17 – Financial Rules and Regulations<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Allowances Granted to Scholarship Students<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l41 level1 lfo5= 1; tab-stops:list .5in'>Scholarship students are entitled to 150.00 KD, payable only once upon release of the decree of sponsorship, and costs= for any medical check-up and entry visas fees.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l41 level1 lfo5= 1; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students are entitled to monthly allowance upon t= heir arrival at their study location, beginning no more than two weeks prio= r to commencement of their studies. </li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l41 level1 lfo5= 1; tab-stops:list .5in'>The Cultural office is responsible for arrangement and payment of hotel accommodation for each student for a maximum of 6 nights.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l41 level1 lfo5= 1; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students are entitled to book, clothing, and equipment allowances per scholarship rules and regulations.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l41 level1 lfo5= 1; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students who are required to participate in pract= ical training in Kuwait while they are studying abroad, they will be eligib= le for their monthly salary converted to Kuwaiti Dinars at the prevailing rate of exchange.<o:p></o:p></= i></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l41 level1 lfo5= 1; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students whose arrival to their study location is delayed due to an emergency, will not lose their monthly salaries prov= ided the delay does not exceed 30 days.&nb= sp; If the delay exceeds 30 days, salaries will not be paid until t= heir return to school.<o:p></o:p></= i></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-pagination:none;mso-= list: l41 level1 lfo51;tab-stops:list .5in'>Scholarship students granted sick leave, will receive their monthly allowances for one term only, provid= ed their sick leave is verified by their doctors and approved by the Acad= emic Committee of the Cultural Division.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l41 level1 lfo5= 1; tab-stops:list .5in'>Scholarship students requesting maternity leave during study period will continue receiving financial allowances for a period of one academic term.<o= :p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l41 level1 lfo5= 1; tab-stops:list .5in'>The Cultural Office with pay all academic fees for scholarship students enrolling in colleges and universities.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l41 level1 lfo5= 1; tab-stops:list .5in'>The Ministry is responsible for all bank transact= ion fees for the transfer of scholarship students’ allowances.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l41 level1 lfo5= 1; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students who do not complete the required credits= and do not register for the summer term in order to complete the required credits, are not eligible for summer allowances (July and August).<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l41 level1 lfo5= 1; tab-stops:list .5in'>Graduating students are eligible for two month's salaries from the date they completed degree requirements.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l41 level1 lfo5= 1; tab-stops:list .5in'>Monthly salaries (conventional scholarship rate) = will be paid for the six months while the students are engaged in the pract= ical training. </li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l41 level1 lfo5= 1; tab-stops:list .5in'> Stu= dents whose scholarship has been extended for the master’s degree are entitled to monthly salaries at a conventional scholarship rate. </li> </ol> <o:p> </o:p> Allowances Granted to Outstanding Stu= dents<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l43 level1 lfo5= 4; tab-stops:list .5in'>Outstanding scholarship student and students sponsored by the Ministry are to receive the following:</li> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3Da> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l43 level2 lfo= 54; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>K.D. 1,000 to outstanding graduating students (students with cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above)</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l43 level2 lfo= 54; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>K.D. 500 to outstanding undergraduate students (cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above and 30 semester or 45 quarter credits earned for the academic year)</li> </ol> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l43 level1 lfo5= 4; tab-stops:list .5in'>MOHE scholarship students graduating one academic term ahead of their scholarship expiration dates are to receive three months’ allowance as a reward.</li> </ol> <o:p> </o:p> Additional Allowances Granted to Merit Scholarship Students<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <![if !supportLists]><= span style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>1.&n= bsp; <![endif]>An additional monthly honorarium equivalent to 50% = of the amount awarded to conventional students. <![if !supportLists]><= span style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>2.&n= bsp; <![endif]>A maximum, one time award, totaling $2,000.00 for equipment. In addition, the m= erit scholar is entitled to the annual equipment and book/clothing allowance gra= nted to conventional scholars. <![if !supportLists]><= span style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>3.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Pre-merit and Merit students are exempted from majo= rs prescribed in the Ministry’s annual scholarship program. <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Allowances Granted to Scholarship Students for their Accompanying F= amily Members<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Scholarship students are = entitled to an allowance for family members accompanying them as follows: <o:p> </o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l21 level1 lfo5= 9; tab-stops:list .5in'>Additional spousal allowance, amounting to 80% of= the scholarship student’s monthly allowance. The marriage allowance is pai= d to the student if the spouse is proven not to be:</li> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3Da> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l21 level2 lfo= 59; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>A scholarship student sponsored by <st1:country= -region st=3D"on"><st1:place st=3D"on">Kuwait</st1:place></st1:country-region= ></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l21 level2 lfo= 59; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>An employee who receives a full or partial sala= ry by a Kuwaiti institution.</li> </ol> </ol> <o:p>&nb= sp;</o:p> Students will not be entitled to marriage allowances if their spouses depart their s= tudy location for a period that exceeds two months during the academic year, whe= ther consecutive or non-consecutive. 2. Payment of a scholarship student&#= 8217;s marriage allowance continues even if the wife requests for a maternity leave during her husband’s period of study provided that it does not exceed= one academic term and has prior approval from the Cultural Office. 3. Scholarship students are entitled = to additional allowances for their children as follows: <![if !supportLists]= >a.&n= bsp; <![endif]>20% of monthly allowance for the first child <![if !supportLists]= >b.&n= bsp; <![endif]>15% of monthly allowance for the second child <![if !supportLists]= >c.&n= bsp; <![endif]>10% of monthly allowance for the third child 4. Payment of tuition for children fr= om kindergarten through high school. The maximum tuition allowed is $300.00 per month per child <o:p> </o:p> Scholars= hip student’s social allowance is to be increased 50% for a handicapped c= hild upon submission of proof from the Medical Committee of the Higher Council of Handicapped Affairs. <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Travel Tickets for Scholarship Students<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l35 level1 lfo6= 4; tab-stops:list .5in'>New students are entitled to an economy class air ticket (actual/cash) to travel to their study locations issued prior to commencement of studies.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l35 level1 lfo6= 4; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students are entitled to cash equivalent of an an= nual ticket provided that they meet all the requirements per scholarship ru= les and regulations. Tickets= are forfeited if not requested before the end of the fiscal year (March). = </li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l35 level1 lfo6= 4; tab-stops:list .5in'>In the event of the death of a parent or child, t= he student and family member(s) who are at the place of study are all eligible for tickets. </li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l35 level1 lfo6= 4; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students whose scholarships have been suspended a= re not entitled to tickets to return from Kuwait to the study location af= ter the suspension period unless the Scholarship Committee decides otherwi= se.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l35 level1 lfo6= 4; tab-stops:list .5in'>Children of diplomats are eligible for either a c= ash equivalent to a ticket to Kuwait or the destination where the diplomat= ic parent is assigned. </li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l35 level1 lfo6= 4; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students are entitled to cash equivalent of a tic= ket to Kuwait upon graduation. Students who are within six months of graduation are not entitl= ed to an annual ticket.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l35 level1 lfo6= 4; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students continuing for their masters are entitle= d to a ticket to their study location and a ticket to Kuwait upon completio= n of the masters. </li> </ol> Travel tickets for Family Members of Scholarship Students<o:p></o:p> <o:p>&n= bsp;</o:p> <![if !supportLi= sts]>1.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Spouses and a maximum of three children of qualified scholarship students are entitled to annual tickets, either as an actual ti= cket or its cash equivalent. <![if !supportLi= sts]>2.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Accompanying family members lose their right to tic= kets if they leave the students’ study location two months or more prior to the entitlement for annual tickets. <![if !supportLi= sts]>3.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Accompanying family members who have joined scholar= ship students at their place of study less than six months prior to studentsR= 17; entitlement for tickets are not eligible for annual tickets. <![if !supportLi= sts]>4.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Non-Kuwaiti wives of scholarship students are entit= led to travel tickets if they were married before his sponsorship. <![if !supportLi= sts]>5.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Their accompanying family members are issued ticket= s in the case of a student’s death. <o:p> </o:p> Spouse and Children’s Education Expenses<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l26 level1 lfo6= 9; tab-stops:list .5in'>The Cultural Office will pay for a spouse’s education expenses during the scholarship student’s study period= provided the following:</li> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3Da> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l26 level2 lfo= 69; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>The spouse’s education does not exceed a bachelor’s degree</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l26 level2 lfo= 69; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>The spouse has not previously obtained a bachelor’s degree</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l26 level2 lfo= 69; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>The period of study does not exceed that of the scholarship student</li> </ol> </ol> The Cult= ural Office will also pay for the scholarship student’s children’s school fees and books as of kindergarten provided that they are at least 4 years of age. <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D2 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l26 level1 lfo6= 9; tab-stops:list .5in'>A Scholarship student who is married to another scholarship student loses the right to educational expenses if one is dismissed.</li> </ol> <o:p> </o:p> Medical Care Expenses<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l13 level1 lfo7= 3; tab-stops:list .5in'>Medical care is subject to regulations set by the Ministry of Health represented by its health office and applies to each student’s family members provided that there is proof that they = are permanently residing with the student.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l13 level1 lfo7= 3; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students and accompanying family members’ medical care are subject to the medical insurance system, if one is available in the country of study.&nb= sp; A payment of a monthly medical insurance premium is paid within= the host country as long as the students reside there. </li> </ol> <o:p> </o:p> Rules and Regulations Governing Repayment of Expenses<o:p></o:p></b= > <o:p> </o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo76; tab-stops:list .5in'>Upon termination of scholarship due to lack of academic progress, students are subject to either a full or partial payment for all educational costs as determined by the Scholarship Com= mittee of the Ministry.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo76; tab-stops:list .5in'>Repayment of expenses or part of it, per Scholars= hip Committee decision, is applied in the following cases:</li> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3Da> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo7= 6; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Dismissal from university of college due to misconduct.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo7= 6; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Failure to abide by the Ministry’s or Cultural Office’s instructions, or unsatisfactory academic performance.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo7= 6; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Absence or withdrawal from studies without a re= ason acceptable to the Scholarship Committee.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo7= 6; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Change of major or transfer of schools without prior approval from the Scholarship Committee.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo7= 6; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Marriage to a non-Kuwaiti during the period of study.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo7= 6; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Accepting employment while under scholarship without prior approval from the Cultural Office and the Ministry.</li> </ol> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo76; tab-stops:list .5in'>Reimbursement of expenses due to cancellation of scholarship is as follows:</li> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3Da> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo7= 6; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Debt is to be paid in one lump sum. However, the Scholarship Com= mittee can authorize a payment in monthly installments of no less than K.D. = 100 with the condition that the first installment is no less than 20% of = the total amount.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo7= 6; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>In case the approval is granted to have the debt paid in installments, the student or guardian is required to sign pledges.</li> </ol> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo76; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students are exempted from repayment of the above referred expenses in the following instances:</li> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3Da> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo7= 6; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Death of the scholarship student</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo7= 6; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Physical or mental incapacity with submission of medical reports</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo7= 6; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Inability to continue in the scholarship progra= m, without negligence or intended carelessness, supported by reports from concerned authorities to the Scholarship Committee.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo7= 6; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>The presence of unforeseen circumstances or spe= cial cases that prevent students from reporting to the study location. The scholarship Committee is= to decide its validity.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo7= 6; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>If a student obtains the university degree.</li> </ol> </ol> <o:p> </o:p> Merit Scholarship <o:p>&nb= sp;</o:p> Merit scholarship students removed from merit or pre-merit scholarships are to re= pay all expenses. However the rep= ayment will be dropped if students are reinstated to merit scholarship. <o:p> </o:p> Cases of debts and reimbu= rsements to the Ministry, prior to these Rules and Regulations can be viewed by the Scholarship Committee. <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> This decree is to be amon= g the documents that students and their guardians are required to sign prior to sponsorship= , in order for them to be aware of, and abide by, its rules and regulations and = to be responsible for its financial obligations per Ministerial decree 18/97 issued on May 21, 1997. </div> </body> </html> ------=_NextPart_01C827A5.6B9E9060 Content-Location: file:///C:/055C3D13/mohe_rules_files/image001.png Content-Transfer-Encoding: base64 Content-Type: image/png iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAFoAAABICAMAAABBaBKgAAADAFBMVEUAAAAAADMAAGYAAJkAAMwA AP8zAAAzADMzAGYzAJkzAMwzAP9mAABmADNmAGZmAJlmAMxmAP+ZAACZADOZAGaZAJmZAMyZAP/M AADMADPMAGbMAJnMAMzMAP//AAD/ADP/AGb/AJn/AMz/AP8AMwAAMzMAM2YAM5kAM8wAM/8zMwAz 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For more information on the Web archive format, go to http://officeupdate.microsoft.com/office/webarchive.htm ------=_NextPart_01C827A5.6B9E9060 Content-Location: file:///C:/055C3D13/mohe_rules.htm Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Type: text/html; charset="us-ascii" SCHOLARSHIP RULES AND REGULATIONS – REVISED: JANUARY 2006</tit= le> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"address"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"PostalCode"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"State"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"City"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"Street"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"place"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"country-region"/>  <style>  </style>  </head> <body lang=3DEN-US style=3D'tab-interval:.5in'> <div class=3DSection1> <![if !vml]><img width=3D127 height=3D101 src=3D"mohe_rules_files/image002.jpg" v:shapes=3D"_x0000_i1025"><![endif]><= /p> EMBASSY OF THE STATE OF <st1:country-region><st1:plac= e>KUWAIT</st1:place></st1:country-region> <h1>CULTURAL DIVISION<o:p></o:p><= /h1> <st1:addres= s><st1:Street>3500 International Drive, N.W.</st1:= Street>, <st1:City>Washington</st1:City>, <st1:State>D.C.</st1:State> </s= pan><st1:PostalCode>20008</st1:PostalCode></st1:address>= Telephone: (202) 364-2100 Fax: (202) 363-8394/ (= 202) 362-4379<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Scholarship Rules and Regulations – Revised= : NOVEMBER 2007<o:p></o:p> <o:p>&n= bsp;</o:p> Article 1 – Definitions<o:p></o:p> <o:p>&n= bsp;</o:p> Article 2 – Conditions for Obtaining a Ministry of Higher Education Scholarship= <o:p></o:p> <o:p>&n= bsp;</o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops:list .5in'>Must have Kuwaiti citizenship</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops:list .5in'>Graduate of Kuwait high school or equivalent</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops:list .5in'>Either be:</li> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3Da> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo3; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Nominated through the Annual Scholarship Progra= m of the Ministry</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo3; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Meet the requirements for inclusion in the Ministry’s Scholarship Program</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo3; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Son or daughter of a diplomat to whom ministeri= al decrees apply.</li> </ol> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops:list .5in'>Must not have been previously sponsored or had th= eir scholarships terminated by means of cancellation or withdrawal.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops:list .5in'>Must not be an employee of the Kuwaiti Government= , on a study leave, or sponsored by another agency. Proof of this must be submitt= ed to the Ministry.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops:list .5in'>Submission of original copy of secondary school certificate.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops:list .5in'>Must abide by the rules, regulations, and policie= s of the Ministry.<o:p></o:p></li> </ol> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Article 3 – Responsibilities of Scholarship Students: General<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6; tab-stops:list .5in'>Be= of good standing and conduct.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6; tab-stops:list .5in'>Sa= feguard the country’s image abroad.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6; tab-stops:list .5in'>Ca= nnot marry a non-Kuwaiti during their scholarship period.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6; tab-stops:list .5in'>Ab= ide by the rules and regulations of both the Ministry of Higher Education and= the Cultural Office.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6; tab-stops:list .5in'>Re= spect the laws of the host country and abide by the rules and regulations of= the college/university.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6; tab-stops:list .5in'>Sc= holarship students and their respective guardians are to sign a pledge concerning the following:<o:p></o:p></li> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3Da> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo6; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>= Their obligation to honor all personal debts and obligations incurred during the students’ scholarship period.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo6; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>= Reimbursement to the Ministry for all scholarship expenses if the student is dismis= sed or required to withdraw from scholarship by the decision of the Acade= mic Committee. <o:p></o:p></li> </ol> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6; tab-stops:list .5in'>St= udents must report to the Cultural Office before attending the university in order to be informed of their rights and obligations.<o:p></o:p></span= ></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6; tab-stops:list .5in'>St= udents are required to remain at their assigned university.<o:p></o:p>= </li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6; tab-stops:list .5in'>St= udents are required to remain in their scholarship majors during the scholars= hip period and must provide the Cultural Office with the following:<o:p></= o:p></li> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3Da> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo6; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>= Study Plan (degree plan/flow chart) during their first year of study<o:p></= o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo6; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>= Grades/Official transcripts at the end of each term<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo6; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>= Verification of Enrollment Form at the beginning of each term<o:p></o:p></li> </ol> </ol> Students are not permitted to chan= ge their major prior to informing the Cultural Office and receiving official a= pproval from the Ministry. <sp= an class=3Dcontent1>Students are to be held responsible for any delay in submi= tting required documents. Student who do not comply for any reason will be given a warning period of one month after which their salaries will be held.= <o:p></o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D10 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6; tab-stops:list .5in'>St= udents are not allowed to take credits through correspondence, learning by distance or credits by examinations, except in accordance with stated guidelines and after approval of the Cultural Office. <o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students are expected to focus on academics and scholarship matters. The= y cannot seek employment during the scholarship period. The Scholarship Committee may= , with Cultural Office’s recommendation, allow students to engage in limited work/internship strictly related to their majors, and if it do= es not interfere with their studies.&nbs= p; </li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students must inform the Cultural Office prior to departure from their college/university.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6; tab-stops:list .5in'>Graduated students are only allowed to leave their colleges/universities upon completion of all graduation requirements a= fter settlement of all personal obligations incurred while in their host country. </li> </ol> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Article 4 – Academic Responsibilities of Scholarship Students<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> English Language Stu= dies<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l12 level1 lfo1= 1; tab-stops:list .5in'>Up= on arrival in the U.S., students who earned the required TOEFL score for = the Scholarship Plan are to be enrolled in an English Language program for= one semester in order to obtain the 550 Paper based (213 Computer b= ased test, 79-80 Internet based) TOEFL score normally required for unconditional academic admission.<o:p></o:= p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l12 level1 lfo1= 1; tab-stops:list .5in'>Scholarships will be suspe= nded after one term if students do not meet the English proficiency requirements = for academic admission.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l12 level1 lfo1= 1; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students who obtain an academic admission or succeed at the TOEFL while enrolle= d in the English Language study must complete the course. Failure to compete the Intens= ive English program will result in scholarship suspension and students wil= l be charged for all fees paid. </sp= an><o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l12 level1 lfo1= 1; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students whose= TOEFL score is = 550 Paper based (213 Computer based test, 79-80 Internet based) or ab= ove must enroll at an accredited university approved for his/her major.<= /span></li> </ol> <o:p> </o:p> Academic Studies<o:p= ></o:p> <o:p> </o:p></s= pan> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l46 level1 lfo1= 4; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students in their first academic term may combine= 6 academic credits with Intensive English credits to complete the 12 cre= dits required. </li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l46 level1 lfo1= 4; tab-stops:list .5in'>Unless enrolled in Intensive English Studies, students must register for a minimum of 12 credits each term.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l46 level1 lfo1= 4; tab-stops:list .5in'>Scholarship students pursuing their academic stud= ies must successfully complete 30 credits (semester system) or 45 credits (quarter system) for the academic year. Students who do not complete = the required number of credits during the regular academic year may enroll= for the summer term to complete the required number of credits.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l46 level1 lfo1= 4; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students who withdraw from courses after the universities’ drop/add period will be charged for the costs of the courses dropped. The charges will be deducted = from their monthly salaries at a rate not to exceed 25% of the monthly sala= ry.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l46 level1 lfo1= 4; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students who fail to follow their study plan (i.e. complete the 30 semester/45 quarter credits required per academic year) will receive an academic warning due to under-enrollment unless prior approval was granted by the Cultural Office and the Ministry. </li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l46 level1 lfo1= 4; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students are expected to earn a “C” (= 2.0) average or above each term (4.0 scale). If the= GPA falls below "C" for a particular term, the Cultural Office w= ill implement the following:<o:p></o:p></li> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3Da> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l46 level2 lfo= 14; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Issuance of first academ= ic warning and written appeal to raise the GPA in the coming term.<o:p><= /o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l46 level2 lfo= 14; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>If the GPA is not raised= the term after the first academic warning was issued, a second academic warning is to be issued. <o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l46 level2 lfo= 14; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>After a total of 3 conse= cutive or 4 non-consecutive academic warnings, the Cultural Office will subm= it recommendations for dismissal to the Ministry of Higher Education.<sp= an style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> The final decision regarding dismissal is to be made by the Ministry of Higher Education in accord= ance with scholarship rules and regulations.<o:p></o:p></li> </ol> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l46 level1 lfo1= 4; tab-stops:list .5in'>Credits taken at unapproved universities are not recognized and therefore will not be authenticated.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l46 level1 lfo1= 4; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students are allowed a total of two courses (6-8 credits) in any combination of Internet, Independent Study, Special To= pics or in unapproved schools provided the following conditions are met:</l= i> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3Da> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l46 level2 lfo14;tab-stops:list 1= .0in'>All Internet and independent study courses must be approved by the Cultur= al Office before the student e= nrolls in the course. Students are not allowed to take English or Mat= hematics courses through the Internet or Independent Study.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l46 level2 lfo= 14; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Students must provide the Cultural Office with a letter from his/her home university describing the courses in detail.= </li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l46 level2 lfo= 14; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Internet courses must be completed at an approv= ed university. Independent= Study courses must be completed at the home university.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l46 level2 lfo= 14; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Unapproved schools must be regionally accredite= d by the official accreditation board in the United States.</li> </ol> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l46 level1 lfo1= 4; tab-stops:list .5in'>Courses that were denied authentication will not = be authenticated unless re-taken through traditional classroom attendance= .</li> </ol> <o:p>&n= bsp;</o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Article 6 – Conditions for Changing Colleges/Universities<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l10 level1 lfo1= 8; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students may not change their college/university without prior approval of the Cultural Office and knowledge of the Ministry.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l10 level1 lfo1= 8; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students’ universities and majors must be on the Ministry’s approved list.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l10 level1 lfo1= 8; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students are expected to transfer all credits tak= en from their previous institution(s) to allow their graduation within th= eir original scholarship period.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l10 level1 lfo1= 8; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students who are required by their home universit= y to attend a 2-year college may only attend the 2-year college once for up= to 2 semesters throughout their scholarship period. </li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l10 level1 lfo1= 8; tab-stops:list .5in'>Transfer of university/college must be within the country of sponsorship unless the change of university to another coun= try is part of their academic program and only for a limited time.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l10 level1 lfo1= 8; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students are not allowed to register at another university/college without prior approval of their home university and= the Cultural Office.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l10 level1 lfo1= 8; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students can only change their university once throughout their academic studies.&nb= sp; Additional requests for change of universities are subject to Scholarship Committee’s approval.</li> </ol> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Article 7 – Scholarship Extension Regulations<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l47 level1 lfo2= 1; tab-stops:list .5in'>The Scholarship Committee may extend scholarships for a maximum of one academic year for students whose study period is 4 years and a maximum= of two academic years for students whose study period is more than 4 year= s.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l47 level1 lfo2= 1; tab-stops:list .5in'>St= udents who have been dismissed and had their scholarship reinstated are not qualified for scholarship extension. </li> </ol> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Article 8 – Change of Major<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Change of major is not allowed unless the Scholarship Committee determines that the change is appropriate and absolutely necessary.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Article 9 – Suspension of Scholarship<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Students may be subject t= o suspension in the following instances: <o:p> </o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo24; tab-stops:list .5in'>Failure to obtain a visa for reasons beyond the students’ control.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo24; tab-stops:list .5in'>Diagnosed with a physical/psychological illness.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> A medical report must be subm= itted and approved by the Ministry of Health.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo24; tab-stops:list .5in'>Departure from the host country due to an emergency. A letter must= be submitted to the Cultural Office stating the circumstance and the dura= tion of the scholarship suspension.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo24; tab-stops:list .5in'>Failure to gain acceptance to an approved four-ye= ar school. In these cases, = a maximum of 2 semesters of scholarship suspension is allowed. </li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo24; tab-stops:list .5in'>Academic dismissal from the home university and inability to gain admission to another university. The scholarship will be suspe= nded for a maximum of one year until admission is achieved at an approved university for the major.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo24; tab-stops:list .5in'>Failure to obtain the required TOEFL score to gain academic admission to an approved 4-year institution after completion = of Intensive English studies.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo24; tab-stops:list .5in'>Receipt of 3 consecutive or 4 non-consecutive academic warnings with only one or two semesters remaining for graduat= ion.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo24; tab-stops:list .5in'>Academic suspension from the home university. The scholarship will only be reinstated upon gaining admission to an approved 4-year institution. <= /li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo24; tab-stops:list .5in'>There is only one course remaining for graduation, and that course is only offered during a particular term.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo24; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students in the final year of study who have exhausted the scholarship extension allowed, or in cases where the req= uest for extension was denied are allowed a maximum of one year scholarship suspension.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo24; tab-stops:list .5in'>The suspension period will not be considered part= of the scholarship period. </li> </ol> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Article 10 – Withdrawal From Scholarship<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo27; tab-stops:list .5in'>Withdrawal with an Excuse</li> </ol> <o:p> </o:p> The Scho= larship Committee will issue a decree waiving the repayment of expenses and will approve the withdrawal after evaluation of each student’s case. <o:p> </o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D2 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo27; tab-stops:list .5in'>Withdrawal without an Excuse</li> </ol> <o:p> </o:p> Students= are required to repay educational expenses.&nb= sp; The Scholarship Committee will determine the percentage amount that = is to be repaid. <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Article 11 – Dismissal From Scholarship <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Students may be subject to dismissal from scholarship in the following instances: <o:p> </o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo31; tab-stops:list .5in'>Failure to contact the Ministry during the specif= ied period of time after the announcement of the annual scholarship awards= . </li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo31; tab-stops:list .5in'>Violation of any conditions stated in Articles II= and III of the Rules and Regulations.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo31; tab-stops:list .5in'>Receipt of 3 consecutive or four non-consecutive academic warnings.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo31; tab-stops:list .5in'>Failure to gain academic admission within a year = from the date of scholarship suspension.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo31; tab-stops:list .5in'>Failure to satisfy all graduation requirements wi= thin a year of suspension of scholarship until graduation.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo31; tab-stops:list .5in'>Academic dismissal from the home university.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo31; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students who are dismissed based on any of the above-mentioned reasons will repay all expenses and allowances paid to him/her during the scholarship period per Rules and Regulations. </li> </ol> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Article 12 – Joining Scholarship<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo34; tab-stops:list .5in'>Must have Kuwaiti citizenship</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo34; tab-stops:list .5in'>Graduate of Kuwait high school or equivalent</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo34; tab-stops:list .5in'>May not hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. </li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo34; tab-stops:list .5in'>Student must not be an employee of the Kuwaiti government.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo34; tab-stops:list .5in'>Enrolled full time in a program and university approved by the Ministry/Cultural Division.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo34; tab-stops:list .5in'>Pursuing a major that is on the Ministry’s scholarship list, or a major that has been cancelled for less than two years.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo34; tab-stops:list .5in'>Interruption of studies prior to application for scholarship must not exceed one academic year.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo34; tab-stops:list .5in'>Study or degree plan must be submitted for entire period of study. The cou= rses completed must reflect the courses outlined in the study plan and must include courses required for the freshman year (1st year) f= or the scholarship major.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo34; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students are not allowed to change their majors.<= /li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo34; tab-stops:list .5in'>Private students who are awarded MOHE scholarship= are not eligible for scholarship extensions.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo34; tab-stops:list .5in'>Inclusion in the Scholarship plan will take place= in the months of September and January, depending on the availability of seats with priority given to students with the highest scores.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo34; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students must meet the following requirements:<sp= an style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> </li> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3Da> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l5 level2 lfo3= 4; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Must obtain the required English proficiency sc= ore of:</li> </ol> </ol> <![if !supportLists]>&nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; i. &nb= sp; <![endif]>International TOEFL of 500 (173 Computer bas= ed test, 61 Internet based) or En= glish 101 and English 102 (English 102 must be earned at a 4-year institution approved by the Cultural Division) <![if !supportLists]>&nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; ii. &n= bsp; <![endif]>Completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter unit= s in major or related areas as outlined in the study plan. All credits must be earned at an approved U.S. school with a 2.5 or higher (4-point scale) cumulative GPA; <= span style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:bold'>2.0 GPA and * fulltime (12 cred= its) in most recent term of study. </span= ><o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>&nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; iii. &= nbsp; <![endif]>One-half of these credits (15 semester/22 quarter units) must be earned at the university approved for the student’s ma= jor; the remaining credits may be earned at a two year college approved by the Ministry/Cultural Division. <![if !supportLists]>&nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; iv. &n= bsp; <![endif]>The credits completed must be in the major field of study being pursued. <o:p> </o:p> * Fulltime is defined as traditional classroom attendance. Nontraditional credits, such= as credits by examination, Internet, and independent study are not considered fulltime study, and may not be counted towards Scholarship requirements.<o:= p></o:p> <o:p>&nb= sp;</o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Article 13 – Reinstatement Of Scholarship From Dismissal<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Conditions for reinstatem= ent to scholarship: <o:p> </o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l45 level1 lfo3= 7; tab-stops:list .5in'>Reinstatement is based on the Cultural OfficeR= 17;s recommendation and approval of the Scholarship Committee. In the case of dismissed stud= ents, scholarships may not be reinstated more than once during the entire pe= riod of scholarship. The scholarship reinstatement will be awarded on a term-by-term basis, and will continue based on performance for the term. Students who are failing are subject to dismissal.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l45 level1 lfo3= 7; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students who are dismissed due to charges of misconduct are not eligible for reinstatement of scholarship unless cleared of the charges.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l45 level1 lfo3= 7; tab-stops:list .5in'>The dismissal period cannot exceed 2 academic yea= rs.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l45 level1 lfo3= 7; tab-stops:list .5in'>The major must be included on the Ministry’s list of scholarship majors.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l45 level1 lfo3= 7; tab-stops:list .5in'>The total period under scholarship should not exc= eed the normal period allowed for the major.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l45 level1 lfo3= 7; tab-stops:list .5in'>During the dismissal period, students must comple= te at least 30 semester or 45 quarter credits at an approved university w= ith a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and at least 2.0 GPA during the last term of enrollment.</li> </ol> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Article 14 – Merit Scholarship Students<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> A. Pre-Merit Students <o:p>&n= bsp;</o:p> Applican= ts to the Merit Program who have conditional (pre-major) admission from Merit universities are sponsored by Ministry according to the following condition= s: <o:p> </o:p> <![if !supportLists]= >1.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Minimum high school grades of 3.50 or 90%. <![if !supportLists]= >2.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Minimum SAT of 1650 OR minimum TOEFL of 600 Paper based (250 Computer based test, 100 Internet based). <![if !supportLists]= >3.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Students must have conditional (pre-major) admissio= n to a Merit University. <![if !supportLists]= >4.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Students must adhere to the prescribed major and selected university. <![if !supportLists]= >5.&n= bsp; <![endif]>The time limit as prescribed by the university for studying in the pre-major program must be observed. <![if !supportLists]= >6.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Students will be transferred to Merit Scholarship u= pon earning a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 and securing direct admissio= n (no conditions) to the major at a ranked university. <![if !supportLists]= >7.&n= bsp; <![endif]>When seats are limited, applicants compete accordin= g to the above requirements. <![if !supportLists]= >8.&n= bsp; <![endif]>The Pre-Merit scholarship is revoked when the cumulative GPA drops below 3.00. </s= pan>In this case, the student concerned is:= <![if !supportLists]= >a.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Allowed to transfer to a conventional scholarship provided that the major is on= the Ministry scholarship program. <![if !supportLists]= >b.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Suspended if the major is not on the scholarship pl= an. <![if !supportLists]= >9.&n= bsp; <![endif]>The Pre-Merit scholarship is terminated if admissio= n to the major is not secured within the standard period prescribed by the university. B. Merit Students <o:p>&nb= sp;</o:p> <![if !supportLists]= >1.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Requirements for Merit Scholarship are as follows:<= /p> <![if !suppor= tLists]>a.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Kuwait secondary school certificate or equivalent</= p> <![if !suppor= tLists]>b.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Direct admission (no pre-major) to a degree program= in a ranked university as determined by the Ministry of Higher Education and t= he Cultural Office. <![if !supportLists]= >2.&n= bsp; <![endif]>The merit scholarship will be revoked in the case of failure to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or transfer to a university tha= t is not on the ranked list. <![if !suppor= tLists]>3.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Students whose merit scholarships are revoked due to failure to maintain the 3.0 GPA are: <![if !supportLists= ]>a.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Eligible for conventional scholarship provided their majors are on the MOHE scholarship plan. <![if !supportLists= ]>b.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Will be suspended if his/her major is not included = on the list of majors in the scholarship plan. <o:= p> </o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D3 type=3DA> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo44; tab-stops:list .5in'>Conditions for Pre-Merit and Merit Scholarship Students</li> </ol> <o:p> </o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D3 type=3DA> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l7 level2 lfo4= 4; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Students whose scholarships are revoked for fai= lure to maintain the required GPA will be allowed one year under suspension. Each case w= ill be reconsidered for either reinstatement or termination after one year of suspension.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l7 level2 lfo4= 4; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>The cumulative GPA is the basic measure used to determine status of pre-merit and merit scholarships.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l7 level2 lfo4= 4; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Reinstatement of merit scholarship may only occ= ur during an academic year if the student is eligible (i.e. summers are excluded). </li> </ol> </ol> <o:p> </o:p> Article 15 – Practical Training<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Scholarship students are = allowed to participate in practical training after completion of their degrees prov= ided the following conditions are met: <o:p> </o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l18 level1 lfo4= 8; tab-stops:list .5in'>The minimum cumulative GPA for the undergraduate program must be “B” (3.0 on 4.0 scale) or its equivalent. = </li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l18 level1 lfo4= 8; tab-stops:list .5in'>The undergraduate degree should be completed with= in the standard period required for the major and without scholarship extension. </li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l18 level1 lfo4= 8; tab-stops:list .5in'>The maximum period for the practical training is 6 months. </li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l18 level1 lfo4= 8; tab-stops:list .5in'>Practical training should begin immediately after completion of the degree. </li> </ol> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Article 16 – Continuation for the Masters<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <![if !supportLists]><= span style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>1.&n= bsp; <![endif]>The cumulative undergraduate GPA must be 3.5 or hig= her. <![if !supportLists]><= span style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>2.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Completion of the undergraduate degree within the s= tandard period required for the major without scholarship extension. <![if !supportLists]><= span style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>3.&n= bsp; <![endif]>The master’s study must begin immediately following completion of the bachelor’s program. <![if !supportLists]><= span style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>4.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Must provide the Cultural Division with a study pla= n. <![if !supportLists]><= span style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>5.&n= bsp; <![endif]>The cumulative undergraduate GPA must be 3.0 or hig= her if the master’s degree is to be pursued at a graduate merit university. <![if !supportLists]><= span style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>6.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Students may only change the major pursued at the bachelor’s level after approval by the Ministry’s Scholarship Committee. <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Article 17 – Financial Rules and Regulations<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Allowances Granted to Scholarship Students<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l41 level1 lfo5= 1; tab-stops:list .5in'>Scholarship students are entitled to 150.00 KD, payable only once upon release of the decree of sponsorship, and costs= for any medical check-up and entry visas fees.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l41 level1 lfo5= 1; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students are entitled to monthly allowance upon t= heir arrival at their study location, beginning no more than two weeks prio= r to commencement of their studies. </li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l41 level1 lfo5= 1; tab-stops:list .5in'>The Cultural office is responsible for arrangement and payment of hotel accommodation for each student for a maximum of 6 nights.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l41 level1 lfo5= 1; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students are entitled to book, clothing, and equipment allowances per scholarship rules and regulations.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l41 level1 lfo5= 1; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students who are required to participate in pract= ical training in Kuwait while they are studying abroad, they will be eligib= le for their monthly salary converted to Kuwaiti Dinars at the prevailing rate of exchange.<o:p></o:p></= i></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l41 level1 lfo5= 1; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students whose arrival to their study location is delayed due to an emergency, will not lose their monthly salaries prov= ided the delay does not exceed 30 days.&nb= sp; If the delay exceeds 30 days, salaries will not be paid until t= heir return to school.<o:p></o:p></= i></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-pagination:none;mso-= list: l41 level1 lfo51;tab-stops:list .5in'>Scholarship students granted sick leave, will receive their monthly allowances for one term only, provid= ed their sick leave is verified by their doctors and approved by the Acad= emic Committee of the Cultural Division.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l41 level1 lfo5= 1; tab-stops:list .5in'>Scholarship students requesting maternity leave during study period will continue receiving financial allowances for a period of one academic term.<o= :p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l41 level1 lfo5= 1; tab-stops:list .5in'>The Cultural Office with pay all academic fees for scholarship students enrolling in colleges and universities.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l41 level1 lfo5= 1; tab-stops:list .5in'>The Ministry is responsible for all bank transact= ion fees for the transfer of scholarship students’ allowances.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l41 level1 lfo5= 1; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students who do not complete the required credits= and do not register for the summer term in order to complete the required credits, are not eligible for summer allowances (July and August).<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l41 level1 lfo5= 1; tab-stops:list .5in'>Graduating students are eligible for two month's salaries from the date they completed degree requirements.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l41 level1 lfo5= 1; tab-stops:list .5in'>Monthly salaries (conventional scholarship rate) = will be paid for the six months while the students are engaged in the pract= ical training. </li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l41 level1 lfo5= 1; tab-stops:list .5in'> Stu= dents whose scholarship has been extended for the master’s degree are entitled to monthly salaries at a conventional scholarship rate. </li> </ol> <o:p> </o:p> Allowances Granted to Outstanding Stu= dents<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l43 level1 lfo5= 4; tab-stops:list .5in'>Outstanding scholarship student and students sponsored by the Ministry are to receive the following:</li> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3Da> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l43 level2 lfo= 54; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>K.D. 1,000 to outstanding graduating students (students with cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above)</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l43 level2 lfo= 54; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>K.D. 500 to outstanding undergraduate students (cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above and 30 semester or 45 quarter credits earned for the academic year)</li> </ol> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l43 level1 lfo5= 4; tab-stops:list .5in'>MOHE scholarship students graduating one academic term ahead of their scholarship expiration dates are to receive three months’ allowance as a reward.</li> </ol> <o:p> </o:p> Additional Allowances Granted to Merit Scholarship Students<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <![if !supportLists]><= span style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>1.&n= bsp; <![endif]>An additional monthly honorarium equivalent to 50% = of the amount awarded to conventional students. <![if !supportLists]><= span style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>2.&n= bsp; <![endif]>A maximum, one time award, totaling $2,000.00 for equipment. In addition, the m= erit scholar is entitled to the annual equipment and book/clothing allowance gra= nted to conventional scholars. <![if !supportLists]><= span style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>3.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Pre-merit and Merit students are exempted from majo= rs prescribed in the Ministry’s annual scholarship program. <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Allowances Granted to Scholarship Students for their Accompanying F= amily Members<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Scholarship students are = entitled to an allowance for family members accompanying them as follows: <o:p> </o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l21 level1 lfo5= 9; tab-stops:list .5in'>Additional spousal allowance, amounting to 80% of= the scholarship student’s monthly allowance. The marriage allowance is pai= d to the student if the spouse is proven not to be:</li> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3Da> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l21 level2 lfo= 59; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>A scholarship student sponsored by <st1:country= -region st=3D"on"><st1:place st=3D"on">Kuwait</st1:place></st1:country-region= ></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l21 level2 lfo= 59; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>An employee who receives a full or partial sala= ry by a Kuwaiti institution.</li> </ol> </ol> <o:p>&nb= sp;</o:p> Students will not be entitled to marriage allowances if their spouses depart their s= tudy location for a period that exceeds two months during the academic year, whe= ther consecutive or non-consecutive. 2. Payment of a scholarship student&#= 8217;s marriage allowance continues even if the wife requests for a maternity leave during her husband’s period of study provided that it does not exceed= one academic term and has prior approval from the Cultural Office. 3. Scholarship students are entitled = to additional allowances for their children as follows: <![if !supportLists]= >a.&n= bsp; <![endif]>20% of monthly allowance for the first child <![if !supportLists]= >b.&n= bsp; <![endif]>15% of monthly allowance for the second child <![if !supportLists]= >c.&n= bsp; <![endif]>10% of monthly allowance for the third child 4. Payment of tuition for children fr= om kindergarten through high school. The maximum tuition allowed is $300.00 per month per child <o:p> </o:p> Scholars= hip student’s social allowance is to be increased 50% for a handicapped c= hild upon submission of proof from the Medical Committee of the Higher Council of Handicapped Affairs. <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Travel Tickets for Scholarship Students<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l35 level1 lfo6= 4; tab-stops:list .5in'>New students are entitled to an economy class air ticket (actual/cash) to travel to their study locations issued prior to commencement of studies.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l35 level1 lfo6= 4; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students are entitled to cash equivalent of an an= nual ticket provided that they meet all the requirements per scholarship ru= les and regulations. Tickets= are forfeited if not requested before the end of the fiscal year (March). = </li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l35 level1 lfo6= 4; tab-stops:list .5in'>In the event of the death of a parent or child, t= he student and family member(s) who are at the place of study are all eligible for tickets. </li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l35 level1 lfo6= 4; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students whose scholarships have been suspended a= re not entitled to tickets to return from Kuwait to the study location af= ter the suspension period unless the Scholarship Committee decides otherwi= se.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l35 level1 lfo6= 4; tab-stops:list .5in'>Children of diplomats are eligible for either a c= ash equivalent to a ticket to Kuwait or the destination where the diplomat= ic parent is assigned. </li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l35 level1 lfo6= 4; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students are entitled to cash equivalent of a tic= ket to Kuwait upon graduation. Students who are within six months of graduation are not entitl= ed to an annual ticket.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l35 level1 lfo6= 4; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students continuing for their masters are entitle= d to a ticket to their study location and a ticket to Kuwait upon completio= n of the masters. </li> </ol> Travel tickets for Family Members of Scholarship Students<o:p></o:p> <o:p>&n= bsp;</o:p> <![if !supportLi= sts]>1.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Spouses and a maximum of three children of qualified scholarship students are entitled to annual tickets, either as an actual ti= cket or its cash equivalent. <![if !supportLi= sts]>2.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Accompanying family members lose their right to tic= kets if they leave the students’ study location two months or more prior to the entitlement for annual tickets. <![if !supportLi= sts]>3.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Accompanying family members who have joined scholar= ship students at their place of study less than six months prior to studentsR= 17; entitlement for tickets are not eligible for annual tickets. <![if !supportLi= sts]>4.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Non-Kuwaiti wives of scholarship students are entit= led to travel tickets if they were married before his sponsorship. <![if !supportLi= sts]>5.&n= bsp; <![endif]>Their accompanying family members are issued ticket= s in the case of a student’s death. <o:p> </o:p> Spouse and Children’s Education Expenses<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l26 level1 lfo6= 9; tab-stops:list .5in'>The Cultural Office will pay for a spouse’s education expenses during the scholarship student’s study period= provided the following:</li> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3Da> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l26 level2 lfo= 69; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>The spouse’s education does not exceed a bachelor’s degree</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l26 level2 lfo= 69; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>The spouse has not previously obtained a bachelor’s degree</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l26 level2 lfo= 69; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>The period of study does not exceed that of the scholarship student</li> </ol> </ol> The Cult= ural Office will also pay for the scholarship student’s children’s school fees and books as of kindergarten provided that they are at least 4 years of age. <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D2 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l26 level1 lfo6= 9; tab-stops:list .5in'>A Scholarship student who is married to another scholarship student loses the right to educational expenses if one is dismissed.</li> </ol> <o:p> </o:p> Medical Care Expenses<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l13 level1 lfo7= 3; tab-stops:list .5in'>Medical care is subject to regulations set by the Ministry of Health represented by its health office and applies to each student’s family members provided that there is proof that they = are permanently residing with the student.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l13 level1 lfo7= 3; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students and accompanying family members’ medical care are subject to the medical insurance system, if one is available in the country of study.&nb= sp; A payment of a monthly medical insurance premium is paid within= the host country as long as the students reside there. </li> </ol> <o:p> </o:p> Rules and Regulations Governing Repayment of Expenses<o:p></o:p></b= > <o:p> </o:p> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3D1> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo76; tab-stops:list .5in'>Upon termination of scholarship due to lack of academic progress, students are subject to either a full or partial payment for all educational costs as determined by the Scholarship Com= mittee of the Ministry.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo76; tab-stops:list .5in'>Repayment of expenses or part of it, per Scholars= hip Committee decision, is applied in the following cases:</li> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3Da> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo7= 6; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Dismissal from university of college due to misconduct.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo7= 6; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Failure to abide by the Ministry’s or Cultural Office’s instructions, or unsatisfactory academic performance.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo7= 6; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Absence or withdrawal from studies without a re= ason acceptable to the Scholarship Committee.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo7= 6; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Change of major or transfer of schools without prior approval from the Scholarship Committee.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo7= 6; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Marriage to a non-Kuwaiti during the period of study.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo7= 6; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Accepting employment while under scholarship without prior approval from the Cultural Office and the Ministry.</li> </ol> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo76; tab-stops:list .5in'>Reimbursement of expenses due to cancellation of scholarship is as follows:</li> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3Da> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo7= 6; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Debt is to be paid in one lump sum. However, the Scholarship Com= mittee can authorize a payment in monthly installments of no less than K.D. = 100 with the condition that the first installment is no less than 20% of = the total amount.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo7= 6; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>In case the approval is granted to have the debt paid in installments, the student or guardian is required to sign pledges.</li> </ol> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo76; tab-stops:list .5in'>Students are exempted from repayment of the above referred expenses in the following instances:</li> <ol style=3D'margin-top:0in' start=3D1 type=3Da> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo7= 6; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Death of the scholarship student</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo7= 6; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Physical or mental incapacity with submission of medical reports</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo7= 6; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>Inability to continue in the scholarship progra= m, without negligence or intended carelessness, supported by reports from concerned authorities to the Scholarship Committee.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo7= 6; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>The presence of unforeseen circumstances or spe= cial cases that prevent students from reporting to the study location. The scholarship Committee is= to decide its validity.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo7= 6; tab-stops:list 1.0in'>If a student obtains the university degree.</li> </ol> </ol> <o:p> </o:p> Merit Scholarship <o:p>&nb= sp;</o:p> Merit scholarship students removed from merit or pre-merit scholarships are to re= pay all expenses. However the rep= ayment will be dropped if students are reinstated to merit scholarship. <o:p> </o:p> Cases of debts and reimbu= rsements to the Ministry, prior to these Rules and Regulations can be viewed by the Scholarship Committee. <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> This decree is to be amon= g the documents that students and their guardians are required to sign prior to sponsorship= , in order for them to be aware of, and abide by, its rules and regulations and = to be responsible for its financial obligations per Ministerial decree 18/97 issued on May 21, 1997. </div> </body> </html> ------=_NextPart_01C827A5.6B9E9060 Content-Location: file:///C:/055C3D13/mohe_rules_files/image001.png Content-Transfer-Encoding: base64 Content-Type: image/png iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAFoAAABICAMAAABBaBKgAAADAFBMVEUAAAAAADMAAGYAAJkAAMwA AP8zAAAzADMzAGYzAJkzAMwzAP9mAABmADNmAGZmAJlmAMxmAP+ZAACZADOZAGaZAJmZAMyZAP/M AADMADPMAGbMAJnMAMzMAP//AAD/ADP/AGb/AJn/AMz/AP8AMwAAMzMAM2YAM5kAM8wAM/8zMwAz 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