Implementation Plan for

the "Cooperative Partners Program" of the SNAEIA

Establishment and Significance of the Project

Sino-North Africa Education Innovation Association (hereinafter referred to as the SNAEIA) is planning, establishing, and launching the "Cooperative Partners Program Special Funding Project" (hereinafter referred to as the Project). The project is set to be implemented over a five-year period, from 2024 to 2028. Each year, the project will allocate $100,000 from the "Cooperative Partners Program Special Fund" to support short-term exchange visits and learning opportunities in China for faculty and students from North African institutions participating in the program.

SNAEIA has consistently upheld the principles of serving national diplomacy, the Belt and Road Initiative, and educational openness. It is dedicated to promoting cultural exchange between China and North African countries and facilitating international educational cooperation among universities. The association firmly believes that cultural exchange and international collaboration in higher education between China and North Africa will greatly contribute to fostering cultural understanding between their people, strengthening friendship, and promoting the high-quality development of international education.

Principles and Funding of the Project

1.Project Principles

In principle, the association welcomes institutions that meet the following 1-4 criteria to apply for funding under the "Cooperative Partners Program"

1.1 Institutions of higher education, vocational schools, and engineering preparatory schools in Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria are eligible to apply for participation in this project.

1.2 Member institutions of the SNAEIA actively participate in international education cooperation projects organized by the association.

1.3 Institutions that have signed project cooperation agreements with at least one Chinese partner institution recommended by the association and have jointly implemented educational cooperation projects.

1.4 Institutions offering a "Joint Training Program" with an annual enrollment of no less than 20 students and responsible for student management and supervision of essential teaching processes to ensure the smooth implementation and operation of the program.

1.5 Priority will be given to institutions enrolling more than 20 students annually for the alliance's short-term training programs during the approval process.

2. Scope of Funding

The scope of funding for this program mainly includes:

2.1 Association annual meetings

2.2 International education fairs in China and abroad

2.3 Academic conferences (including forums)

2.4 Visits to Chinese universities, institutions, and enterprises

2.5 Other cultural exchange activities hosted (or organized) by the association

3. Funding Categories and Numbers

3.1 Funding Categories

The project primarily covers expenses such as accommodation, transportation, and related costs incurred during the stay of the personnel selected by the association's international education cooperation partners in Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, etc., while in China. Representatives who have made outstanding contributions to alliance projects will also have the opportunity to apply for additional funding for international travel to China.

3.2 Number of Beneficiaries

To further promote substantial international educational cooperation between China and North African countries, the project plans to support a maximum of 45 individuals annually coming to China. The tentative allocation of slots by country is as follows:

Note: Schools from the aforementioned three countries that have made significant contributions to association projects may apply to the association for an additional 1-2 visitor seats; the final list of individuals will be subject to association approval.

4. Application Process

Interested institutions wishing to participate in the project should submit the "Cooperative Partners Program Special Fund Usage Application Form" (attached) and relevant supporting documents to the email address info@snaeia.com.

Contact Information

For further details or inquiries, please contact:

Contact Person: Mary Zhao

Phone: +86 13910351276

WhatsApp：+86 13910351276

Email: info@snaeia.com