Objective
The programme aims at fostering strong, internationally oriented higher education systems with the capacity to contribute to sustainable development. To this end, scholarships are granted for Master studies for individuals from Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan with an admission letter by the American University of Central Asia (AUCA).
By training future academic and professional leaders, the programme contributes to the following long-term impacts:
- Qualified professionals’ involvement in the solution of development-related problems of Afghanistan and in Kyrgyzstan
- Graduates strengthening education and research in Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan
- Programme objective 1: Graduates have qualified to take over responsible positions in their, or for their, region of origin
- Programme objective 2: The participation of women and underprivileged groups is reinforced
Who can apply?
The target group for scholarships are graduates from Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan with a first academic degree if applying for a Master’s programme, who want to pursue Master’s in their home country (so called "In-Country scholarships") or in neighbouring country Kyrgyzstan ("In-Region scholarships").
Female applicants, refugees and candidates from less privileged regions or groups are especially encouraged to participate in the programme.
The programme is offered ONLY for candidates who have been pre-selected by the AUCA. All pre-selected candidates must have a Letter of Admission by the AUCA.
What can be funded?
Master studies
Duration of the funding
The duration of the Master programme is generally two years and is usually starting in August.
Value
Generally:
- Monthly allowance
- Study and research allowance
- Digitalization allowance
- Tuition fees
- Travel allowance
- Health insurance
Further information
Please see the Call for Scholarship Applications for further information.
