Graduate Matching Program

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Receiving Applications

The process begins when a student or scholar in Palestine connects with PSSAR through our online platform. Applicants are required to submit a completed form along with supporting documents, including transcripts, diplomas, and a CV. Our team screens each application to ensure compliance with eligibility criteria. Priority is given to students and scholars from Gaza and to recent graduates (within the last four years) with strong academic records.

Matching with Professors

Once an application is approved, PSSAR matches the student with a professor in our database of Canadian academics, with new faculty joining regularly. If a professor expresses interest, PSSAR facilitates the interview and guides the student through the academic matchmaking process. If the match is confirmed, we assist the student in completing the host university’s formal admissions application. Admissions and funding decisions are made solely by the academic institution or professor.

Relocation and Guidance

After admission is secured, PSSAR continues to support students and scholars through their transition. This includes assistance with visa applications, travel logistics, and settlement in Canada. Once in Canada, PSSAR remains in contact, offering access to career guidance, social networking opportunities, mental health resources, and academic skills training.

The Beneficiary Agreement

The Agreement

All successful applicants are required to sign the official PSSAR Beneficiary Agreement. This document outlines the scope of support provided and the expectations placed on beneficiaries. These include transparent communication, professional conduct, regular academic updates, and disclosure of other academic opportunities. Beneficiaries are also expected to promote the program within their academic circles.

Beneficiary Responsibilities

Beneficiaries must:

Communicate transparently and maintain professional conduct
Submit academic updates twice a year, including transcripts and achievements
Represent PSSAR positively and avoid unauthorized or reputationally harmful actions
Disclose all other academic offers or engagements
Promote the program within their academic circles

Academic and Civic Engagement

PSSAR’s approach is grounded in reciprocity. Beneficiaries are expected to contribute meaningfully to academic and civic life in both Canada and Palestine. This includes participation in mentorship and outreach, support for academic development in Palestinian institutions, and engagement in community-based initiatives. These contributions are essential to rebuilding Palestinian education and showing appreciation for host institutions and partners.

Long-Term Reinvestment

PSSAR encourages all beneficiaries to remain connected with their home institutions and reinvest their knowledge through teaching, collaboration, and research. These efforts support knowledge-sharing, institutional resilience, and the long-term development of Palestinian higher education.

The PSSAR Process