International students from Africa are being grilled about the academic content of their courses at the point of entry into the UK by border force officials, a solicitor has claimed.
For students at Brock University in St Catharines, Ontario, early December brought a plea to residents of the city for the Christmas period.
The UK government has reopened its Chevening scholarship scheme to Afghan nationals, but only students living outside of Afghanistan are eligible to apply.
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
Afghan students are struggling to reach campuses abroad where they have been invited to study due to security concerns and limited options for travel out of Afghanistan, according to a US-based network defending scholars' rights.
Ruth Arnold gives a personal account of why the UK prime minister should again intervene to help Afghan Cheveners
Afghan Chevening scholars fear family members still in the country are at risk from Taliban reprisals, while Afghan alumni say their messages are ignored.
