SAFA Handbook October12102021072517
SAFA Handbook October12102021072517
SAFA Handbook October12102021072517
& FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE
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INTRODUCTION
In line with the University's
commitment to delivering
excellence in education and
achieving United Nations
Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs), especially SDG 1: No
Poverty, the Scholarship and
Financial Assistance program is
designed to enable eligible students
with demonstrated financial needs
or extraordinary achievements in
the fields of academic, public
require repayment to reduce the
financial burden on students and
enable them to complete
University. Financial assistance
will be provided for low-income
students, especially those
students who fall under the
bottom 20% of the household
income group in the country so
that they have enough money to
meet their basic needs.
Financial Assistance to
Strategic Partners
AFN 3,580,920
AFN 5,135,210
SCHOLARSHIPS
TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIP AND
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Kardan University is committed to recognizing students’ academic
achievements and extracurricular activities, which will motivate and
encourage students to work hard towards further accomplishments.
These achievements are rewarded with different scholarships detailed in
the following sections.
Merit-Based Scholarships
The goal of merit-based scholarships is to recognize and encourage
academic excellence among Kardan University students. The University
offers merit-based scholarships to students registered in undergraduate
and graduate programs. Merit-based scholarships are awarded at the
beginning of each semester and are valid for only one semester. The
number of merit-based scholarships available to Kardan University
students is determined at the beginning of each semester by the Kardan
University Scholarship and Financial Assistance Committee. Kardan
University students who meet the stipulated eligibility criteria are
considered for this scholarship.
Eligibility Criteria
• Student must attain a minimum 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) in
the previous semester;
• Student must have a minimum of 75% attendance in their previous
semester of study;
• Student must be an active member of a student club at Kardan University;
• Student has demonstrated contribution in student-led activities
and Kardan University events.
Kardan University Equal Opportunity Scholarship
The Kardan University Equal Opportunity Scholarship is intended to
extend higher education opportunities to students from underprivileged
and disenfranchised communities. Each semester Kardan University
identifies those in the community with severe financial need to study at
Kardan University who otherwise cannot afford to pursue higher
education at the University. Equal Opportunity Scholarship covers the full
tuition fee for the entire academic degree at the University, depending on
the academic performance.
Eligibility Criteria
• Student must demonstrate exceptional academic potential;
• Student must be from a marginalized or disadvantaged community;
• Student has demonstrated contribution or intent to contribute to public
service or volunteer activities;
• Preference shall be given to those students having no income source
or fall into bottom 20% of household income group.
FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE
Financial Assistance
The Kardan University’s Financial Assistance program is designed to enable
eligible existing and prospective students with financial needs to pursue
higher education at the University. Financial Assistance is offered in the form
of tuition fee reductions to reduce the financial burden on students. The
Kardan University’s Scholarship and Financial Assistance Committee
determines the number of financial assistance awards at the beginning of
each semester. Financial Assistance awards are valid for one semester.
Students who meet the stipulated eligibility criteria are considered for
assistance.
Male Female
Hakim Bigzad
Journalism and Mass
Communications Student
I am pleased to receive
Kardan University’s
merit-based scholarship
for the fourth consecutive
semester. The facilities
and curriculum of the
Department of Law are
based on the student
needs and play a key role
in our success. Thank you,
Kardan University, for
providing us with such a
vibrant academic
environment.