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Written question asked by Lisa Nandy (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 May 2024. It was answered by Anne-Marie Trevelyan (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 May 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Afghanistan: Chevening Scholarships Programme

Question

To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, what steps he is taking to help ensure female Afghan students can (a) apply for and (b) study through Chevening scholarships.

Answer

The FCDO continues to support higher education for Afghans, currently offering Afghan candidates resident outside of Afghanistan in ODA-eligible third countries the opportunity to apply for a Chevening scholarship.

Under the Chevening Scholarship programme, 15 Afghan women were offered scholarships for academic year 2023/24. 12 women accepted the offer and are currently studying in the UK, out of a total cohort of 21.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
24901
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Women Afghanistan Chevening scholarships programme
Link
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