Afghan Future Fund and the organization of No One Left Behind have announced the America’s Allies Scholarship program (AASP) for Afghan and Iraqi SIV holders. The scholarship provides financial assistance on a competitive basis to Afghan and Iraqi translators and interpreters who served with the U.S. Armed Forces to enable them to pursue their college degree or professional training in the United States of America.

If you are currently residing in the U.S. and looking to build a brighter future through education, this is your chance to receive up to $20,000 in educational support to invest in your college degree, vocational training, or professional certification — and take the next step in your American journey.

Key Details & Summary

• Program Name: America’s Allies Scholarship Program (AASP)
• Organizers: Afghan Future Fund & No One Left Behind
• Target Group: Afghan and Iraqi Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders
• Eligibility Update: Now open to all SIV holders, not just interpreters/translators
• Current Location Required: United States
• Award Type: One-time educational grant
• Grant Amount: Up to $20,000
• Duration: Two-year or four-year college degrees
  • Vocational and technical training
  • Professional certification programs
• Application Deadline: Thursday, May 15, 2025
• Application Review: Rolling basis until the deadline
• Academic Year Supported: 2025 – 2026

You may apply: 

• The Sabanci University Graduate Scholarships Academic Year 2025-2026 in Turkey 
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• Italian Government MAECI Scholarships To Study in Italy 2025/2026

Scholarship benefits

Each AASP award recipient will receive a one-time grant of up to $20,000 to cover qualifying academic expenses. This funding can be used for expenses related to four-year or two-year college degrees, vocational training, or other educational and training programs in the United States.

Who can apply?

To apply for the America’s Allies Scholarship program (AASP), applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holder from Afghanistan or Iraq
• Currently living in the United States
• Enrolled in or applying to an accredited educational or training program in the United States

Selection criteria:

Applications will be evaluated based on merit, need, and materials submitted for review.

How to apply?

Applicants can apply by filling out the online application form, uploading the required documents, and submitting them before the deadline.

For complete information, visit the website of No One Left Behind  or email them through scholarships[at]nooneleft.org