Fully Funded Scholarships for Afghanistan: You are a student from Afghanistan looking for a PhD scholarship, Masters Scholarships, or Undergraduate scholarships to fund your education abroad? You can check here for Fully Funded Scholarships for Afghanistan Students 2021.
This article will explain more about each of these Fully Funded Scholarships for Afghanistan Students listed below and also how to apply to them.
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Afghanistan Education: What You Need To Know
includes K–12 and higher education, which is supervised by the and in Kabul, Afghanistan. Afghanistan is going through a nationwide rebuilding process and, despite setbacks, institutions are established across the country.
has one of the lowest literacy rates in the world, currently estimated at about 31% of the adult population (over 15 years of age). Female literacy levels are on average 17%, with high variation, indicating a strong geographical and gender divide.
In 2002, only an estimated one million children, mostly boys, attended school, while women and girls were almost completely excluded from educational opportunities. Since then, the Afghan government, USAID, and international donors have worked together to rebuild Afghanistan’s education sector.
The international community is working with the to build more schools and bring reforms to the education system, slowly but surely. Yet despite the impressive metrics, the quality of education remains the biggest challenge. Schools lack proper facilities
Afghan law states that education is compulsory through class nine when children normally would be about 14 years old, though, in reality, many children have no access to education to this level – or sometimes, to any level.
So; for this reason, the WSF TEAM has put together a list of fully-funded scholarships for Afghan students who are willing to study abroad.
These scholarships for Afghanistan is made for all level of studies ranging from undergraduate, masters, Ph.D. scholarships for Afghanistan Students. Some of which are fully funded.
1. Australia Awards Scholarships
Brief description:
, formerly known as Australian Development Scholarships (ADS), provide opportunities for people from developing countries, particularly those countries located in the Indo-Pacific region, to undertake full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating (TAFE) institutions.
Host Institution(s):
Any of the
Level/Field(s) of study:
Undergraduate or Postgraduate Programmes that are related to your country’s priority areas for development which are listed on the participating country profiles.
Australia Awards are not available for training in areas related to flying aircraft, nuclear technology or military training.
Number of Scholarships:
Not specified.
Target group:
Citizens of one of the participating countries in Asia, Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East. See the complete .
Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:
The scholarship benefits generally include full tuition fees, return air travel, establishment allowance, contribution to living expenses (CLE), Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), Introductory Academic Program (IAP), Pre-course English (PCE) fees, etc. See the complete list of benefits at the official website.
The scholarships are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the Australian higher education institution, including any preparatory training.
Eligibility:
To be eligible to receive a Scholarship, applicants must:
- be a minimum of 18 years of age on 1 February of the year of commencing the scholarship;
- be a citizen of a participating country (as listed on the Australia Awards website) and be residing in and applying for the scholarship from their country of citizenship;
- not be a citizen of Australia, hold permanent residency in Australia or be applying for a visa to live in Australia permanently;
- not be married to, engaged to, or a de facto of a person who holds, or is eligible to hold, Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency, at any time during the application, selection or mobilization phases (note: residents of Cook Islands, Niue, and Tokelau with New Zealand citizenship are eligible but must apply for a Student visa [subclass 500]);
- not be current serving military personnel;
- not have previously received a long-term Australia Award unless they have resided outside of Australia for twice the length of the total time that they were in Australia (for example, a previous awardee who has been on an Australia Awards Scholarship in Australia for four years will not be eligible to apply for another Australia Awards Scholarship until they have resided outside Australia for eight years);
- have satisfied any specific criteria established by the Program Area or the government of the applicant’s country of citizenship (e.g. having worked a certain number of years in an appropriate sector);
- be able to satisfy the admission requirements of the institution at which the award is to be undertaken (this may mean that Program Areas will need to withdraw an award offer if the recipient cannot satisfy the institution’s admission requirements. This may not be known until Program Areas request a placement at selected institutions);
- be able to satisfy all requirements of the Department of Home Affairs to hold a Student Visa. This may mean that the Program Area will need to withdraw an award offer if the recipient cannot satisfy the visa requirements;
- Not be applying for a scholarship for a course of study at an academic level lesser than they have already achieved (eg be applying for a Master’s scholarship when they already hold a Ph.D.); and
- Applicants must inform the Program Area of any connection or relationship to staff employed at Program Areas (including locally engaged staff at the post) or with managing contractors so that the application may be properly and transparently managed.
Read the complete eligibility criteria in the (PDF)
Application instructions:
Check the , and select your country of citizenship/residency from the list of participating countries for specific information on eligibility, priority areas, and how to apply. The deadline varies per country. The deadline for most countries is 30 April 2021 except for Vanuatu (March 31). Africa applications have already closed on 6 December 2021.
It is important to read the and visit the country-specific and the official website (link found below) for detailed and updated information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Deadline: 30 April (annual)
Study in: Australia
Course starts 2020
Website:
Official Scholarship Website:
2. Heinrich Boll Scholarships in Germany for International Students
Brief description:
The Heinrich Böll Foundation awards some scholarships to international students who gained their university entrance qualification from a school outside of Germany who wish to study for a Masters’s or Ph.D. Degree in Germany.
Host Institution(s):
State or state-recognized Universities in Germany
Level/Field(s) of study:
The scholarships are towards a Masters’s Degree or Ph.D. Degree in all subjects offered at state or state-recognized universities in Germany
For EU students, Master’s Degree courses at the state or state-recognized universities in Germany, Switzerland, and other EU member states are possible.
Number of Scholarships:
Not specified.
Target group:
The scholarship program allows scholarships to international students, both EU and non-EU, who are not educated in Germany.
Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:
Masters Studies:
Non-EU students: €850 per month plus various individual allowances; tuition fees are in certain cases possible in Germany.
EU students: varies, max. €649 plus €300 book money per month; tuition fees not possible in Germany but possible to a limited extent in other countries.
The scholarship is awarded for the regular period of study, may be extended by one semester.
Ph.D. Studies:
Non-EU students: €1,200 per month plus €100 mobility allowance per month, plus various individual allowances; tuition fees are not possible.
EU students: €1350 per month basic scholarship plus €100 per month research costs allowance; tuition fees are not possible in Germany but possible to a limited extent in other countries.
The scholarship is awarded for two years, as a rule, maybe extended twice at most by half a year.
Eligibility:
International Master students who earned their university entrance qualification outside Germany:
- You may apply before commencing your Master’s program or at any time up to the end of the first semester of the Master’s program.
- Proof of first professional qualification must be provided
International Doctoral students who earned the university entrance qualification outside Germany:
- The applicant must have been accepted as a doctoral student by a state or state-recognized university in Germany. Proof of admission, as a rule in Germany, must be included with the application.
- By the application date, preliminary work must have been completed and a valid timetable for completion must be submitted.
- D. subjects related to focal points of the Foundation’s activities will be given priority.
Application instructions:
For details of application requirements and procedures, please consult information sheet (“scholarship application for undergraduate and graduate students”, PDF) or (“scholarship application for doctoral studies”). The online application portal closes on 1 March at the latest.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for details on how to apply for this scholarship.
Deadline: 1 March (annual)
Study in: Germany
The next course starts in 2021
Website:
Official Scholarship Website:
3. IOE Centenary Masters Scholarships
Brief description:
For 2021, IOE is offering Centenary Masters Scholarships for students who plan to work either in their home country or another, to improve the circumstances of disadvantaged, excluded or underachieving citizens.
Host Institution(s):
Institute of Education, University College London in the UK
Field(s) of study:
Full-time Taught Master’s Degree programs offered at UCL Institute of Education
Please note that online courses are not eligible for these scholarships.
Number of Scholarships:
Not specified
Target group:
Students from a low or lower-middle-income country
Scholarship value/inclusions:
Scholarships will cover full tuition fees and 1-year accommodation at International Students House. Please note that these scholarships do not cover subsistence in London, travel, or any other costs.
The scholarships are tenable for one academic year, subject to satisfactory progress.
Eligibility:
Candidates should:
- be citizens and residents of a low or middle-income country with a GNI not higher than $8000 per capita (as per the GNI per capita classification tables)
- have an offer to study a full-time master’s degree in London at the UCL Institute of Education (September/October 2021 start).
- Not have studied or lived in the UK before.
Application instructions:
To be eligible for the scholarship, you must have an offer to study a full-time master’s degree in London at the UCL Institute of Education. If you fulfill all the criteria, please email IOEinternational[at]ucl.ac.uk to request a scholarship application form. Please include in your email your student ID number. The deadline to apply for these scholarships is 4 May 2021 (5 pm London time).
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Deadline: 4 May (annual)
Study in: London, UK
The course starts Sept/Oct 2021
Website:
Official Scholarship Website:
4. Bristol University Think Big Scholarships
Brief description:
In 2021, Bristol University is investing £500,000 to help the brightest and best international students come to the University of Bristol. Think Big Undergraduate scholarships and Think Big Postgraduate scholarships are available for courses starting in 2021.
Host Institution(s):
University of Bristol, United Kingdom
Field of study:
Any full-time Undergraduate program (except Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science) or any one-year, full-time taught postgraduate program offered at the University
Target group:
International students
Scholarship value/inclusions:
Several awards valued at £5,000 and £10,000 are available to Undergraduate students for September 2021 entry.
Several awards valued at £5,000, £10,000, and £20,000 are available to Postgraduate students for September 2021 entry.
The awards can only be used as fee waivers towards the cost of tuition fees.
Eligibility:
You can apply for a Think Big Scholarship if you:
- are classed as an overseas student for fee purposes AND
- applied to start a full-time undergraduate degree in one of the qualifying courses or one-year, full-time taught the postgraduate program at the University of Bristol in September 2021.
Application instructions:
You can apply for the Think Big Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarship using the International Scholarships online application form.
The deadline for undergraduate scholarships is 29 March 2021.
There are two rounds of applications for postgraduate scholarships:
- The deadline for the first round is 29 March 2021.
- The deadline for the second round is 14 June 2021.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Deadline: 29 Mar/14 June 2021 (annual)
Study in: UK
The course starts in September 2021
Website:
Official Scholarship Website (Postgraduate):
5. World Citizen Talent Scholarship for International Students
Brief description:
Each year, a maximum of three (one-time) scholarships each worth EUR 5,000 is available to prospective master’s degree students. The University is seeking young, intelligent, talented and ambitious people who view themselves as citizens of the world.
Host Institution(s):
The Hague University of Applied Sciences
Field(s) of study:
Eligible Masters Programme offered at the University
Number of Scholarships:
3 scholarships are available
Target group:
Students from outside The Netherlands and don’t live in the Netherlands.
Scholarship value/inclusions:
Each scholarship is worth € 5,000.
Eligibility:
You are eligible for a World Citizen Talent Scholarship if you:
- Come from outside The Netherlands and don’t live in the Netherlands.
- Are enrolling for the first time at The Hague University of Applied Sciences.
- I have never applied for this scholarship before.
- Have been conditionally accepted as a student (also-called offer of student position) on or before 31 March for the upcoming academic year.
Application instructions:
To apply for the scholarship, you must first apply to the Master’s program of your choice and write an essay following the essay guidelines. Submit your essay by completing the scholarship application form between 1st November – 31st March.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Deadline: 31 March (annual)
Study in: Netherlands
The course starts in September 2021
Website:
Official Scholarship Website:
6. Fulbright Foreign Student Program in the USA
Brief description:
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program enables graduate students, young professionals, and artists, from abroad to study and conduct research in the United States at U.S. universities or other academic institutions.
Host Institution(s):
USA Universities and Academic Institutions
Field(s) of study:
Fulbright encourages applications from all fields, including interdisciplinary ones.
Number of Awards:
Approximately 4,000 foreign students receive Fulbright scholarships each year.
Target group:
International students from 155 countries around the world
Scholarship value/duration:
Generally, the grant funds tuition, airfare, a living stipend, and health insurance, etc. The Fulbright program provides funding for the duration of the study.
See the official website and country-specific websites for the complete list of scholarship benefits.
Eligibility:
Program eligibility and selection procedures vary widely by country. Please see the country-specific websites to find information about the Fulbright Program in your home country, including eligibility requirements and application guidelines.
Application instructions:
All Foreign Student Program applications are processed by bi-national Fulbright Commissions/Foundations or U.S. Embassies. Therefore, foreign students must apply through the Fulbright Commission/Foundation or U.S. Embassy in their home countries. The deadline varies per country but is around February to October annually.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) and the country-specific for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Deadline: varies, Feb – Oct 2021
Study in: USA
The course starts AY 2021-2022
Website/Links:
Official Scholarship Website:
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Amsterdam Excellence Scholarships (AES)
Brief description:
The Amsterdam Excellence Scholarships (AES) awards scholarships to exceptionally talented students from outside Europe to pursue eligible Master’s Programmes offered at the University of Amsterdam.
Host Institution(s):
The University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands
Level/Field(s) of study:
Eligible English-Taught Masters Programme offered in the following faculties:
Number of Scholarships:
Not specified
Target group:
Non-EU/EEA International Students
Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:
The AES is a full scholarship of €25,000 (covering tuition and living expenses) for one academic year with the possibility of extension for a second year for two-year Master’s programs.
Eligibility:
Non-EU students from any discipline who graduated in the top 10% of their class may apply. Selection is based on academic excellence, ambition and the relevance of the selected Master’s program to a student’s future career.
Application instructions:
Applications are made through the Admissions Offices of the Graduate Schools. You can find the specific eligibility requirements, selection criteria and application instructions on the Graduate School websites.
Deadlines for the AES differ per Graduate School but are either 15 January 2021 or 1 February 2021 (this is earlier than the application deadline for most of the Master’s programs.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) and specific faculty websites (link found under fields of study) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Deadline: 15 Jan/1 Feb 2021 (annual)
Study in: Netherlands
The course starts in September 2021
Website:
Official Scholarship Website:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I apply for a scholarship before being accepted into a university?
Ans.: If you’re relying on scholarship funding in order to be able to study, you should let the school in question know of your situation. Some schools offer only ‘fully funded’ places, meaning all applicants must have sufficient funding in place.
But many allow you to apply to a program before gaining scholarships, on the understanding that you let them know as soon as possible if you have to reject the place due to lack of funding.
If you do not get the scholarship, you should still have time to withdraw your university application or find an alternative method of funding before the start of term.
Q: What should I submit with my scholarship application?
Ans.: As well as a completed application form, which will include information about yourself and your contact details, you may also be asked to provide the following documentation to support your application:
- A transcript of grades
- Letter(s) of recommendation
- An essay on a given topic
For some ‘need-based’ university scholarships in the US, applicants will also be asked to submit a ‘Free Application for Federal Student Aid’ (FAFSA) to establish whether they are in need of financial aid.
Q: How do I get help with my scholarship application letter?
Ans.: If you need help gathering information about particular scholarship programs, you should get in contact with the scholarship provider directly. If you want advice and guidance on making your application a good one.
StudentsandScholarship Team.
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