UNESCO issued a public appeal on May 7, 2026 calling on all parties in the Middle East to keep schools, universities and other education facilities out of any armed confrontations and to ensure safe access to learning. The agency emphasized that attacks on education disrupt learning, endanger students and staff, and create long-term obstacles to higher education and workforce readiness across the region.
For students in Jordan and neighbouring states, the UNESCO statement has immediate practical implications. Even if your school or university has not been directly affected, the risk of disruptions — closures, restricted movement, online-only instruction, or delays in exams and document processing — has increased. If you are preparing university applications, scholarship renewals, or visa files, expect possible delays in issuing official transcripts, attestation of documents, or travel approvals.
What students should do now: first, secure digital copies of all essential records (transcripts, ID, passport scans, acceptance letters, scholarship offers). Ask your school or university for certified electronic transcripts and keep contact details for admissions offices. Second, if you have upcoming application or scholarship deadlines in the next 4–8 weeks, contact the receiving institution immediately to request deadline extensions or alternative submission methods. Third, consider contingency plans: enroll in verified online courses to avoid gaps in study, document any disruption for appeals, and if safety is a concern, check options for temporary relocation or deferred admission.
Universities and ministries often offer emergency measures during crises — late registration windows, deferred enrolment, or emergency financial aid. Deadlines vary: for many regional and international programs, summer application and scholarship deadlines fall between May and July; act within the next two weeks to notify admission offices and apply for extensions. If you hold or seek a visa, contact the relevant embassy or consulate about processing delays and maintain printed and electronic copies of correspondence.
Shatnawi for College Admissions and Academic Consultations can help Jordanian students quickly gather and certify electronic documents, communicate with international admissions offices, and prepare appeals for deferral or scholarship extensions. We can also advise on safe education continuity options, including accredited online courses that preserve credit transferability.
If you need guidance now, contact Shatnawi: WhatsApp +962791888699 or visit shatnawiedu.com for an appointment. Time-sensitive steps — securing transcripts and contacting admissions — should be started immediately to avoid missed deadlines.