Our Mentorship for Higher Education Program has made significant progress over the past three months in supporting Afghan students in their academic journeys.
A total of 36 mentees were matched with 22 experienced international mentors, receiving personalized one-on-one guidance on academic CVs, personal statements, motivation letters, scholarship applications, and university selection strategies.
In addition, the program delivered two months of intensive TOEFL preparation classes, strengthening participants’ skills in reading, listening, speaking, and writing. Mentees also took part in three thematic lecture sessions focused on global scholarship opportunities, choosing academic majors and universities, and writing strong personal statements.
Encouragingly, 7 mentees have now reached the visa application stage, marking an important milestone in their pathway to international higher education. The program continues to support them through the final steps of their journey.
Overall, the initiative is helping Afghan students build the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to access higher education opportunities worldwide.