The Egyptian Ministry of Education has announced a one-year internal scholarship to prepare teachers for schools for the visually impaired. The scholarship is open to teachers who have a bachelor's degree and have been teaching for at least three years. The scholarship aims to provide teachers with the necessary skills and knowledge to work with visually impaired students. The program will be held at the school for the blind in Cairo.

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must have a high degree from a university and be registered in any stage of general education. They must also have a good financial record and have been teaching for at least three years. The applicant's efficiency report for the past two years must be good, and they must not have any disciplinary actions against them. Additionally, applicants must be under the age of 50 as of October 2026 and have completed their military service or be exempt from it.

The scholarship program will be held at the school for the blind in Cairo, and applicants must submit their applications through their directorates or educational administrations. The applications must be submitted by October 7, and only complete applications will be considered. The scholarship program includes a personal interview, and applicants must bear the costs of transportation to attend the interview.

The scholarship program aims to provide teachers with the necessary skills and knowledge to work with visually impaired students. The program will cover topics such as teaching methods, curriculum development, and classroom management. The program will also include practical training at schools for the visually impaired in Cairo.

Teachers who are selected for the scholarship program will receive their full salaries and benefits during the program. They will also be required to work in schools for the visually impaired for at least three years after completing the program. If they fail to fulfill this requirement, they will be required to repay the costs of their education.

The Ministry of Education has set specific conditions for applicants, including that they must be from the governorate specified in the interview schedule. Applicants who have previously been nominated for the scholarship and failed to attend will not be considered. The Ministry will issue a decision to nominate those who are selected for the scholarship and will notify the relevant authorities.

The scholarship program is part of the Ministry of Education's efforts to improve education for visually impaired students. The program aims to provide teachers with the necessary skills and knowledge to work effectively with these students. By providing this training, the Ministry hopes to improve the quality of education for visually impaired students and provide them with better opportunities for success.

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  • The Egyptian Ministry of Education has announced a one-year scholarship for teachers to prepare them to work in schools for the visually impaired.

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