Academic Support for Afghan SIV Holders in the U.S | America’s Allies Scholarship Program (AASP)

Scholarships Undergraduate
@Afghan Future Fund (AFF)

Job Detail

Scholarship ID 248
Eligible Region/Countries Afghan
Funding Type funded
Field of study Several
Gender Male/Female
Academic Level Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Vocational Training Courses, Professional

Opportunity Description

As an Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holder, you have a great chance to continue your education in the United States. The America’s Allies Scholarship Program (AASP) provides educational assistance exclusively for Afghan SIV recipients. This initiative allows qualified persons to pursue their studies and enhance their education in the U.S.

The America’s Allies Scholarship Program (AASP) has been launched by the Afghan Future Fund (AFF) in partnership with No One Left Behind (NOLB). The AASP seeks to support Afghan SIV holders, particularly individuals who previously served as translators and interpreters for the U.S. Armed Forces. The program provides financial assistance for education beyond high school or vocational training in the United States.

This scholarship initiative offers a single grant of as much as $20,000 to chosen applicants. This funding may be utilized for academic costs like tuition, fees, and other expenses related to education. This scholarship will enable the candidate to pursue two-year or four-year college degrees, vocational training programs, and other accredited educational or professional development programs in the United States.

Program Important Information

Location: United States

Supplied by: AASP

Type of Coverage: financed

Academic Level: Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, Vocational Training Courses, Professional Development Courses

Gender: Male/Female

Available for: Holders of Afghan SIV

Deadline for Applications: May 31, 2025

Benefits of the America’s Allies Scholarship Program

Chosen applicants may obtain as much as $20,000, providing substantial support for their educational costs.
This financial assistance can be utilized to address different educational expenses, such as tuition and fees, during the applicant’s time studying in the United States.
The grant can be utilized to cover tuition, fees, and various educational costs, guaranteeing that recipients possess the necessary resources to achieve their academic or vocational objectives.

America’s Allies Scholarship Program Eligibility Criteria

Applicants need to possess a Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) issued from Afghanistan or Iraq.
Applicants should have experience as a translator or interpreter for the U.S. Armed Forces.
Applicants must be living in the United States at present.
Applicants should be presently registered in or pursuing enrollment at an accredited educational or training establishment in the U.S.
To be eligible for the scholarship program, these criteria need to be fulfilled.