Jindal Global University introduces new fellowship for Afghan students admitted to Ph.D. programmes

In response to the turbulence in Afghanistan, Jindal Global University has introduced a new fellowship for Afghan students admitted to Ph.D. programmes in the university, offering them a monthly stipend, accommodation, and health insurance.

The fellowship policy, called JGU’s ADVANCE (Advancement of Afghan Nationals in Comprehensive Education), will be effective from January 2022, and will be offered to a maximum of 10 students.

“This is a modest effort of our university to demonstrate our solidarity and commitment to the promotion of higher education opportunities for the students of Afghanistan… Afghanistan is going through a very difficult and tumultuous phase in its history. India and Afghanistan have had a strong and historic bilateral relationship, including having strategic partnership agreements for assistance in rebuilding Afghanistan’s infrastructure and institutions in higher education. India has always been the most preferred destination for Afghan nationals in terms of higher education… Every year, an average of over 4,000 Afghan students enroll for higher education in India,” stated Vice-Chancellor Professor C Raj Kumar in a note announcing the new policy.