MEET

MEET was born at MIT. Founded in 2004 by two MIT Alumni, MEET is an educational initiative that has created a powerful network of young Israeli and Palestinian leaders who are changing the political and social landscape in the Middle East... Our focus is on Palestinian and Israeli youth who excel academically and show leadership and teamwork potential regardless of their background or socio-economic status. Students cohorts consist of equal numbers across nationality and gender. The six- month recruitment process includes a written exam, a group-dynamics session, and a personal interview. We typically have more than 1200 applicants for 120 openings each year. Participants are accepted solely on the basis of merit and receive full scholarships to MEET, as well as tutoring in English as needed. We recruit from 77 localities in Israel and the West Bank/Palestine.