Education
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A curated guide to scholarships, online courses, universities, language programs, and study opportunities designed to help Afghan girls continue their education.
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University of the People
A tuition-free, accredited online university offering up to 1,000 free bachelor's degrees for women in Afghanistan, with no application fee. Afghan students apply online through UoPeople's website.
UK & US government scholarships
Guidance on eligibility, essays, and interviews for two of the world's most competitive fully-funded scholarships for postgraduate study in the UK and the United States.
Coursera
Free access to thousands of online courses for eligible refugees and displaced learners. Afghan girls can audit courses for free or apply for full certificates through the program.
AUW
A liberal arts university in Bangladesh with a strong Afghan female student community and dedicated pathway and access programs.
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University of the People
A tuition-free, accredited online university offering up to 1,000 free bachelor's degrees for women in Afghanistan, with no application fee. Afghan students apply online through UoPeople's website.
DAAD — funded by Germany
A German-funded DAAD scholarship program (2023–2027) providing up to 5,000 scholarships for Afghan women. Supports bachelor's and master's studies for displaced Afghan students, mainly living in Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, Bangladesh, or Afghanistan.
National Cheng Kung University
Fully and partially funded admissions for international students, including Afghan women. Bachelor's, master's, and PhD degrees available.
UK & US government scholarships
Guidance on eligibility, essays, and interviews for two of the world's most competitive fully-funded scholarships for postgraduate study in the UK and the United States.
Afghan Scholars Academy
A volunteer-run program offering free online classes in English, writing, test prep, and more for Afghan students, including English language classes, TOEFL preparation, and academic writing workshops.
Coursera
Free access to thousands of online courses for eligible refugees and displaced learners. Afghan girls can audit courses for free or apply for full certificates through the program.
Scholarships
Programs that cover tuition — and in some cases living costs — for Afghan women studying at home, online, or abroad.
University of the People
A tuition-free, accredited online university offering up to 1,000 free bachelor's degrees for women in Afghanistan, with no application fee. Afghan students apply online through UoPeople's website.
DAAD — funded by Germany
A German-funded DAAD scholarship program (2023–2027) providing up to 5,000 scholarships for Afghan women. Supports bachelor's and master's studies for displaced Afghan students, mainly living in Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, Bangladesh, or Afghanistan.
National Cheng Kung University
Fully and partially funded admissions for international students, including Afghan women. Bachelor's, master's, and PhD degrees available.
UK & US government scholarships
Guidance on eligibility, essays, and interviews for two of the world's most competitive fully-funded scholarships for postgraduate study in the UK and the United States.
Online courses
Afghan-led academies and global platforms offering free or low-cost classes you can join from home.
Afghan Scholars Academy
A volunteer-run program offering free online classes in English, writing, test prep, and more for Afghan students, including English language classes, TOEFL preparation, and academic writing workshops.
Coursera
Free access to thousands of online courses for eligible refugees and displaced learners. Afghan girls can audit courses for free or apply for full certificates through the program.
Khan Academy
Free educational videos and exercises in math, science, history, and more — all levels, many languages. Ideal for self-paced learning at school or university level.
edX
Thousands of free courses from top universities when you audit without a certificate. Subjects range from the humanities to STEM.
Universities
Degree-granting universities with a track record of supporting Afghan female students on campus or online.
AUW
A liberal arts university in Bangladesh with a strong Afghan female student community and dedicated pathway and access programs.
UoPeople
An accredited, tuition-free online university offering American degrees in business, computer science, health science, and education — ideal for Afghan women who need to study from home. See also the Afghan Women's Scholarship Fund above.
Various institutions
Distance-learning and open-university programs continue to expand for Afghan students. If you know of one that accepts Afghan women, share it with us using the form at the bottom of this page.
High school & prep
Safe online schools and exam preparation for girls in grades 7–12 whose classrooms have closed.
Afghanistan Digital School
A safe online school for girls in grades 7–12 with live and recorded classes in Dari, Pashto, and English, covering core academic subjects and future skills.
Afghan educators & NGOs
Peer-led study circles and virtual study groups organized by Afghan educators and NGOs help girls prepare for exams and keep learning together, even when formal schooling is unavailable.
Language learning
Language skills are often the first requirement for scholarships and international programs.
Afghan Scholars Academy
Free online English classes from beginner to advanced, covering speaking, reading, writing, and IELTS/TOEFL preparation.
Afghan Scholars Academy / Duolingo
Afghan Scholars Academy runs TOEFL and Duolingo English Test preparation classes. Duolingo itself is free and useful for daily practice between lessons.
IELTS official
Free practice tests, sample papers, and YouTube channels offer self-study IELTS preparation when a class isn't available. Start with the official free practice materials.
Study circles
Small online groups where students keep each other motivated, accountable, and supported.
Afghan educators & NGOs
Volunteer-led study groups and informal virtual classrooms have been formed by Afghan educators and NGOs to help girls stay on track with their studies. Novara's community pages point you to active groups as they open.
Learn through video
Official channels and playlists covering scholarship applications, personal statements, IELTS and TOEFL preparation, academic English, and study skills.
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