Announcement of scholarships for Afghan girls

مشکلات زنان افغان - Problems of Afghan women
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Announcement of scholarships for Afghan girls
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After the Taliban came to power in Afghanistan, girls’ access to education has faced many restrictions. These restrictions have caused many international institutions and different countries to announce special scholarship programs for Afghan girls so that they can continue their education abroad. Some of these scholarships are:

  1. Scholarships of different countries:

    • United States: The United States, through various scholarship programs, offers Afghan girls and women opportunities to continue studying in various fields at the country’s universities.
    • Canada: Canada is one of the countries that has launched special scholarship programs for Afghan girls at different levels of education. This country also provides Afghan students with special support for residence and education.
    • Britain: Scholarship programs such as Chevening (Rhodes Scholarship)** (Rhodes Scholarship) offer special study opportunities for Afghan students, especially girls, in British universities.
    • Türkiye: Turkey is one of the countries that has provided special scholarships for Afghan students. These scholarships include free tuition, accommodation and some financial aid.

  2. Scholarships of international organizations:
    United Nations: Organizations of the United Nations, such as UNESCO and UNICEF, offer special programs to support the education of Afghan girls abroad. These programs usually include financial, academic and residential support.

    • Malala Fund: The Malala Fund, which was established by Malala Yousafzai, an activist for girls’ education rights
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      Are Afghan girls included in scholarships based on their talent?

Enrollment of Afghan girls in international scholarships is mainly based on their talent, academic merit and economic needs. However, other factors can also influence the selection process. In the following, we will examine several aspects related to this issue:

  1. talent and competence:
    Academic Criteria: Many scholarships are awarded based on academic grades, academic skills, and individual abilities. Students who have good academic results and perform well in entrance exams or relevant interviews have a higher chance of receiving a scholarship.

    • Language Skills: Many international scholarships require language skills, especially English. Girls who are more proficient in this language or other international languages ​​are more likely to succeed in these programs.
    • Record of social and cultural activities: In addition to academic criteria, many scholarships also pay attention to the history of social activities, participation in community-oriented projects, and leadership abilities.

  2. Economic needs and social conditions:

    • Supporting underprivileged groups: Many international scholarships, especially those provided by charitable organizations or government institutions, are awarded to girls who are economically disadvantaged or do not have access to educational opportunities due to social conditions. In this way, these scholarships help those who face more obstacles in accessing education.
    • Focus on underprivileged areas: Some scholarship programs specifically focus on students from underprivileged and remote areas of Afghanistan, where girls face many obstacles in the field of education.

  3. Challenges related to choosing a scholarship:

  • Internal limitations: Some girls, despite having talent and competence, have problems accessing these scholarships due to internal limitations in Afghanistan (such as security and cultural problems) or financial and administrative limitations.
  • Discrimination and injustice: In some cases, girls may not have access to these opportunities due to local or family discrimination. This issue can include family or local institutions’ opposition to girls’ education or cultural restrictions on them.
  1. Special scholarships for girls:
  • Many international scholarship programs are specifically designed to support Afghan girls and women to prevent gender inequalities. These programs are often intended for girls who have special talents or live in difficult social and economic conditions.
  1. Efforts to improve inclusion:
    • International organizations and educational institutions are trying to make the scholarship selection process more transparent and fair, so that talented girls can continue their education without social and economic barriers.

In general, Afghan girls who show their talent and competence have a better chance of receiving scholarships, but there are still many challenges that need to be overcome so that all talented girls can access these opportunities.