There should be an immediate expansion of international scholarships for Afghan women, says a leading academic rights organisation.

The UK government has reopened its Chevening scholarship scheme to Afghan nationals, but only students living outside of Afghanistan are eligible to apply. 

Chevening alumni have described the decision to exclude Afghans from the UK scholarship as “devastating” and are calling on the government to reopen applications.  

A pathway has been created with up to 1500 places available in the first year as part of the ​​Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme. 

It is painful and risky to speak to people desperate for us to fulfil our promises while fearing they have been forgotten

I'm happy that I am getting a world-class education, yet I am deeply worried as I follow the developments in Afghanistan

The US state department announced late last week that the Afghan Fulbright program would be cancelled this academic year, prompting backlash from students and stakeholders.