Junior & High School Scholarships for Afghan Girls
Rwanda
Resource Type
Secondary School Scholarship
Deadline
June 15, 2025
Resource Provider
SOLA
Source
Resource Description
SOLA (School of Leadership Afghanistan) is accepting applications for its 2025 admissions cycle, inviting Afghan girls from around the world to join its campus and school community in Rwanda. The application process is open, with forms available online in English, Dari, and Pashto, and submissions are limited to one per student.
About the Resource Provider
SOLA is the School of Leadership Afghanistan, a pioneering institution originally founded as the first boarding school for Afghan girls. Since the Taliban’s takeover in 2021, it has relocated to Rwanda, where it continues its mission to provide a safe, free, and comprehensive education to Afghan girls from the diaspora. SOLA also offers SOLAx, a free online academy designed to meet the educational needs of Afghan learners globally.
Benefits
Education: Access to a full academic curriculum and leadership training at SOLA’s Rwanda campus.
Community: A supportive school environment with peers and staff in a safe, residential setting.
Free Access: All costs (tuition, housing, living expenses) are covered, making it accessible regardless of financial background.
Online Option: SOLAx provides free education for those unable to attend in person, complementing the in-person program.
Who Can Benefit From?
Eligible Applicants: Afghan girls under the age of 18 from anywhere in the world, particularly those in the Afghan diaspora.
Additional Beneficiaries: Afghan learners of all ages can join SOLAx, the online academy, even if applying to the Rwanda campus.
Application and Procedure
How to Apply: Visit the online application (link provided on the SOLA website: https://www.sola-afghanistan.org/2025-admissions-faq). Applications are available in English, Dari, and Pashto. Only one application per student is permitted.
Deadline: The final day to submit an application is June 15, 2025.
Contact for Questions: Email admissions@solaschool.org or message via WhatsApp at +250 790 008 830 for inquiries about the admissions timeline.
Additional Option: Applicants are encouraged to explore SOLAx, the free online academy, while awaiting decisions or as an alternative educational resource.
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