Coronavirus Information

Until further notice, the University of Arizona, in accordance with the guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, encourages all employees to work remotely. Our office in 440 Marshall Building is closed to the public, but you can reach the School of Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Monday–Friday 8am-5pm:

Director: Ben Fortna bcfortna@arizona.edu 520-873-7008
Program Coordinator: Sergio Cañez canez@arizona.edu 520-260-0837
Administrative Assistant: Randa Abdu randaabdu@arizona.edu 520-561-2098

Get COVID-19 updates and information for the University of Arizona community. Also, see SBS resources for continuing instruction and learning.

Undergraduate Scholarships & Awards

We offer a variety of scholarships, grants, and other funding opportunities to help cover your academic expenses.

Scholarship Portals & Databases

Honors College Scholarships

Scholarship Universe

Social & Behavioral Sciences College Scholarships

Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships Database

Departmental Awards

Michael Bonine Memorial Travel & Research Award

Made possible by donations from family members, University of Arizona faculty and students, and individual donors and/or businesses. This award will support undergraduate students' international summer travel important to their research or education; and pursuit of academic activities by graduate students enrolled in, or affiliated with, the School of Middle Eastern and North African Studies.

Adel Gamal Advanced Arabic Award

Made possible by donations from family members, University of Arizona faculty and students, and individual donors and/or businesses. This award will support students pursuing a degree in Advanced Arabic Language through The School of Middle Eastern and North African Studies, students fulfilling an academic degree that requires Advanced Arabic Langauge, as well as undergraduate or graduate students in the School of Middle Eastern and North African Studies.