SALAM 2025

SALAM scholars stay in shared student housing. The program also provides: three meals a day, transportation between student housing and the university, internet, onsite laundry, and gym facilities.

• U.S. citizen.
• Enrolled in a degree-seeking program (undergraduate, MA or PhD) in Spring 2024.
• Completed four semesters (or the equivalent) of university-level Arabic coursework by the end of the spring semester.
• Passport that is valid until 6 months after the end date of the program.

• Application (complete application on page below)
• Resume
• Essays · Write an essay discussing what you hope to accomplish during the SALAM program and how you plan to incorporate this experience into further academic or career plans. (500-750 words) · Describe a time, either abroad or in the U.S. when you interacted with a person/people from a different culture than your own. What was your experience like? What challenges did you face, and how did you resolve them? (200 words) · Write an essay, in Arabic, introducing yourself to the SALAM program staff, including a discussion of your personal and professional interests and goals. (175 words)
• Three letters of recommendation, including one from an Arabic instructor
• Unofficial transcripts
• All documents should be in PDF format

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

• Submit completed application form and supporting materials via this website.
• Have references also submit their letters of recommendation on this page. IMPORTANT: you will receive a confirmation number upon submitting your application. You must give this confirmation number and the link to the reference page to your references, who will need both in order to upload their letters of recommendation. Your references will not be contacted by SQCC; you need to instruct them to upload their letters.
• All documents should be submitted in PDF format.