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When it comes to studying abroad and in a different country, it can be a taxing moment when it comes down to researching what available scholarships there are to pursue. From government grants, to university entrance scholarships that are handed out upon sending in the submission admissions application.

We will break down what scholarships and fellowships are available in each country, along with the title of those scholarships. This way it can be much easier during a student’s research when they decide to look up the full details of that scholarship to see if they are an eligible match.

Along with scholarships, we will place any internships or work-study programs that may be readily available for international students.

Below is a list of scholarships available to both domestic citizens of Afghanistan and international students interested in studying in the country.

Scholarships in Afghanistan:

• Clarendon Fund Scholarships at University of Oxford
• Reach Oxford Scholarships for Developing Country Students
• Gates Cambridge Scholarships for International Students
• Essay and Art Contest on Civil and Human Rights
• KYTESOL ESL/LEP Student Scholarship Opportunity
• Afghan-American Community Organization Scholarship Program – Works with graduates and vocational students who are committed to helping and bettering their Afghan-American community
• Foreign Language Teaching Assistantship Program
• Afghan Crisis Scholarship (ACS) – Student must be working towards a degree in either the MS in Global Affairs or the MS in Global Security, Conflict, and Cyber subject field
• The EducationUSA Opportunity Scholarship  
• The Embassy of the United States of America in Kabul, Afghanistan and the American University of Afghanistan   – available for female students only

Student Visa

Yes, international students will need to acquire a student visa before arriving in Afghanistan. As standard procedure it is easier on the student to acquire a student visa before arriving so there is no problems with crossing the border into the country. At times, it can be difficult for student upon arrival if they do not have all of their paperwork stating which university they are attending in Afghanistan, or what they intend to study. Along with not having a student visa to all the student o stay the full academic term.

In Afghanistan at times students will need to be invited by a university to travel and study in the country.

Learn the Local Language

This is one of the bigger points for any country. Each country releases a huge amount of ‘language scholarships’ that is dedicated to the students who are currently learning the local language and who intend to pursue a higher education in the cultural history of Afghanistan.

Each country will have a language proficiency exam to place ethe student in classes where they are familiar with the language. This is a regular occurrence to ensure that the student does not immediately fall behind in their coursework because simply they do not understand the language.

Most universities will place international students into free language programs so the students can begin basic level exercises to help them to learn the local or official language of the country.