UniArk Women’s Scholarship 2024-25 for Afghan Women. The UniArk Women’s Scholarship offers an empowering opportunity for Afghan women to pursue higher education abroad, addressing the needs of those facing persecution or coming from economically and socially disadvantaged backgrounds. This fully funded scholarship is aimed at supporting female students to study for bachelor’s or master’s degrees in safe environments across the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, or the European Union.

Application Timeline and Details

• Host Countries: United Kingdom, United States, Australia, New Zealand, or within the European Union
• Application Deadline: Midday Friday, 24 May 2024 (UK Time)
• Result Announcement Dates: Within one week of application closing
• Funding Type: Fully-funded
• Host Institution: UniArk
• Eligible Countries: Afghanistan
• Eligible Gender: Female
• Target Group: Economically and socially disadvantaged backgrounds, particularly those at risk of persecution
• Study Level: Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree
• Number of Opportunities: 1 scholarship available

Benefits

The UniArk Women’s Scholarship provides comprehensive financial support, amounting to £35,000, which covers:

• Tuition fees
• Living expenses
• Other related costs for the duration of the selected degree program

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the UniArk Women’s Scholarship, applicants must:

1. Not require more than £35,000 for the duration of their study program.
2. Be female and reside in Afghanistan at the time of application (applications from outside Afghanistan are not eligible).
3. Be pursuing their first bachelor’s or master’s degree (no second degrees considered).
4. Have an offer to start a course at their target university at the time of application.
5. Target universities must be in the UK, US, Australia, New Zealand, or EU.

Required Documents

Applicants must prepare and submit the following supporting documents:

• CV
• Identification: Copy of passport or other identification document (e.g., Tazkira)
• Proof of residence (e.g., bank statement, employment letter, school/university letter, reference letter)
• University Offer: Offer letter from the university
• Financial Requirement: Document from the university outlining financial requirements
• Financial Support: Proof of all other financial support obtained by the applicant
• Essays responding to the following prompts:
• Describe how your background aligns with UniArk’s mission of providing educational opportunities to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. (Max 3000 characters)
• Share your aspirations and goals for the future after completing your desired degree. (Max 2000 characters)

Selection Process

1. Application Submission: Applications opened on Monday, 22 April 2024.
2. Shortlisting: UniArk emails shortlisted applicants for further instructions.
3. Interviews: Shortlisted applicants will receive an invitation for interviews.
4. Final Decision: UniArk makes the final decision and notifies shortlisted applicants.

How to Apply

1. Fill out the online Google form on the UniArk website.
2. Ensure all required documents are attached.
3. Submit your application by midday on 24 May 2024 (UK time).
4. Note that AI-generated essays will lead to disqualification.

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