Education for Leadership in Crisis (ELC) Scholarship Program

Funder: Women for Afghan Women (WAW) and American University of Beirut (AUB)

Funding Source: United States Department of State

Overview:
A joint partnership scholarship program providing undergraduate education opportunities for Afghan women at the American University of Beirut in Lebanon.

Program Details

• Institution: American University of Beirut (AUB), Lebanon
• Target Beneficiaries: Young Afghan women from challenging, marginalized environments with limited social and financial support
• Focus: Undergraduate education with leadership development

What the Program Includes

• Full undergraduate scholarship at AUB
• Academic and experiential training to develop leadership skills
• Internship experiences in public and private sectors
• Cultural diversity exposure through interactions with students, colleagues, professors, and regional leaders from Lebanon and the Middle East
• Safe escort and settlement support provided by WAW leadership

Eligibility

• Afghan women
• Strong academic standing
• Demonstrated compelling reasons for studying abroad
• From challenging, marginalized environments
• Limited social and financial support for higher education

Contact Information

• WAW New York: 71-19 162nd St Unit CF-D, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
• Phone: (718) 591-2434
• WAW Virginia: 5510 Cherokee Ave. Suite 110, Alexandria, VA 22312
• Phone: (703) 658-5209

Historical Context

• First cohort of 16 young Afghan women scholars began in 2019
• Recipients stood with First Lady of Afghanistan Her Excellency Rula Ghani

Application Process

Selection Criteria:

• Rigorous application process
• Assessment of academic standing
• Evaluation of compelling reasons for studying abroad

Note: Specific application materials and detailed submission requirements were not provided in the source materials. Contact WAW directly for current application details and deadlines.