The Romanian Government has decided to grant ten annual scholarships to Afghan students starting with the 2016-2017 school year.

The scholarships are aimed at training specialists in areas of interest for Afghanistan, according to a statement from the Government. They will be granted annually over a period of five years, for undergraduate studies, master, and doctorate, as well as postgraduate medical education.

The ten Afghan students will benefit from free university education, monthly scholarships, free accommodation in student dormitories, free healthcare, and free transport.

By granting these scholarships, Romania aims to strengthen relations between the two countries and reconfirms its commitment as a Member State of the European Union and NATO to contribute to the peace in the region and the reconstruction of the Afghan state, according to the Government.

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Irina Popescu, irina.popescu@romania-insider.com