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American University of Central Asia (AUCA) is accepting applications for the Afghan Students Scholarship Program, funded by US Embassy in Kabul. Through this program, AUCA will provide merit-based scholarships for citizens of Afghanistan to study at one year preparatory program and 4-years undergraduate program at the fully-accredited American University of Central Asia.

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  Tuition and mandatory academic fees to attend the American University of Central Asia;
  
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  Room and Board;
  
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  Monthly Stipend;
  
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  Kyrgyz visa sponsorship for the duration of study in Kyrgyzstan;
  
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  Round-trip travel from home country to host university once per academic year;
  
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  Medical reimbursement program; and
  
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  Pre-departure orientation
  

Eligibility Requirements

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  A citizen/resident of Afghanistan at the time of application & during the selection process;
  
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  The recipient of a high school diploma by the time of application;
  
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  Proficient in spoken and written English at the time of application;
  
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  An alumnus or an alumna of USG programs (AUSEP, YSEL, YES and Access Micro-Scholarship);
  
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  Able to demonstrate academic excellence, professional aptitude, and leadership potential;
  
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  Able to begin the academic program in September 2016;
  
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  Committed to returning to Afghanistan after completion of the program to contribute to its development.
  

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  U.S. citizens and permanent residents of the United States;
  
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  Spouses of U.S. citizens and permanent residents of the United States;
  
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  Individuals currently participating in academic, training or research programs outside of Afghanistan;
  
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  Individuals currently residing or working outside Afghanistan;
  

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  Employees, officers, or directors of the Afghan Students Scholarship Program or American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS, their spouse, children, sibling, or a person in a committed relationship with an employee.
  
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  U.S. Government employees as well as spouses or dependent children of U.S. Government employees;
  
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  Current and past recipients of U.S. Embassy funded scholarships are ineligible to apply. For example, if you are a current/past U.S. Embassy AUAF scholar or PROMOTE scholar, you are ineligible for the Afghan Students Scholarship Program at AUCA.
  

Home Address

Address:	     
City:	     
Province	     	Country:	     
Phone #1:	     
Phone #2:	     
Email:	     

Biographical Information

Date of Birth:	                  Day Month Year
Gender:
Ethnicity:	     
Current Location (From which City & Province you’re applying?):	     
Country of Citizenship:	     
City of Birth:	     		Country of Birth:	     
Have you graduated from high school? (Yes or No)	     
Are you currently in college or university? (Yes or No) If yes, what year?	     

Are you a current or past recipient of U.S. Embassy scholarship? (Yes or No) If yes, please explain.

     

Educational Information

College/University

Name of College/University:	     
Major (department name):	     
Start Date (when did you start?):	     
End Date (when will you graduate?):	     

High School

Name of High School:	     
Student or Graduated?	     
Start Date (when did you start?):	     
End Date (when will you graduate?):	     

USG program

USG program you have attended:	     
Student or Graduated?	     
Start Date (when did you start?):	     
End Date (when will you graduate?):	     

Academic Achievements/Accomplishments

Please list, provide a date, and describe any awards or honors you have received.


Non-Academic Achievements

Please indicate any awards or accomplishments outside of the school/university (for example, volunteer work, civic work, social services, community service).


Essays - IMPORTANT: Both essays are required

Statement of Purpose

Write a clear and detailed essay explaining your reasons for applying to this program. Explain how your background has prepared you to study at the American University of Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan, and your specific area of interest, how participating in this program will help you achieve your professional and personal goals, and how this will contribute to the development of Afghanistan.

Personal Essay

Choose only one of the topics below and respond with a short essay between 400-600 words.

1. 
   How has the neighborhood you’ve grown up in molded you into the person you are today?
   
2. 
   Tell a story that directly or indirectly illustrates the type of person you are.
   

Emergency Contact Information

First Name	     	Last Name	     
Relationship to You	     
Address:	     
Telephone:	     
Email:	     

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I certify that the information given in this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. The US Embassy/American University of Central Asia reserves the right to verify all of the information indicated in this application. In the event that there is a discrepancy, or information is found to be false, the application will be declared invalid and the application ineligible.
Please type your name and date below.

FULL NAME:

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DATE:

Today’s Date] ____________

2016 Application | Afghan Students Scholarship Program

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