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New calls to expand Afghan scholarships

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There should be an immediate expansion of international scholarships for Afghans, a leading academic rights organisation has said, following the Taliban’s decision to ban women from Afghanistan’s universities. . The Taliban have used barbed wire and armed guards to prevent Afghan women from entering universities.

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Helping Afghan women back into higher ed

Inside Higher Ed

Image: Since the Taliban suspended the rights of Afghan women to pursue higher education last month, many American higher education institutions and leaders have decried the ban. A few are going further, asking what they can do to help Afghan women regain control of their academic futures, whether through scholarships to U.S.

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140,000 mobility programs funded by DAAD in 2022

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” DAAD put contact to Russia on hold and initiated “large-scale” support programs for Ukraine, including expanding the Hilde Domin program and developing guidance services for members concerning cooperation under difficult circumstances, he added. million at its disposal. million at its disposal.

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U.S. institutions offer scholarships to Ukrainian refugees

Inside Higher Ed

candidate—and became one of the many Ukrainian students currently benefiting from scholarships offered by U.S. More recently, the New York college welcomed 60 Afghan students who were displaced after the country’s government collapsed, with four more slated to come in January. colleges and universities.

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Int’l education marks World Refugee Day

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The Qatar Scholarship for Afghans project , which also ensured an even split of men and women, is a collaboration between various outfits across the world, but with key input from the Qatar Fund for Development , The Afghan Future Fund , Schmidt Futures , and EAA.